Legislators Prepare for Battle Over Taxes in California
SACRAMENTO UP I reports legislators split into hostile camps as Gov. Edmund G Brown's demand for new or higher taxes heats up. Assemblyman Thomas M Rees accuses opponents of hiding, says 165 million dollars must be raised to balance the budget. Senate leaders argue against new taxes, claiming surplus funds exist. Meanwhile Unruh and Beard push separate bills on consumer credit and narcotics treatment clinics.
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Los Angeles Wins Demo Convention Selection
The Democrats chose Los Angeles after two and a half days of bargaining in New Orleans aided by 30 to 40 factors. LA offered a 350,000 cash package a modern 17,000 seat arena and organizational support including printed programs for the national convention and worker arrangements. The decision followed lengthy negotiations to avoid a financial deficit like Chicago’s 1980 convention.
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Officials hail demo convention site vote in LA
Los Angeles won the bid to host the Democratic National Convention as officials praised the decision. Paul Ziffren said it shows the West’s rising political importance and neutral territory. City Attorney Roger Agnebergh led a delegation to Des Moines as Republicans weigh their options for a future convention site.
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Californian Dies in Motel Fire
Police said the motel fire likely began from a cigarette in bedding. W.S. Dwyer, 40, of Glendale, died in the blaze as a maid entered the unit to assist guests.
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