Reagan Proposes Record Budget for California Mental Health
Reagan proposes a 265 million dollar mental hygiene budget for next fiscal year and recommends closing Modesto State Hospital over 18 months. The plan boosts current funding by 28 million and would save 3.5 million that could fund other mental health programs. Assemblyman Veneman notes Modesto closure context.
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Seale and wife freed as court voids conspiracy charges
In Alameda County, Judge Lionel Wilson declared the conspiracy to riot and to murder charges against Bobby Seale and his wife Artie Seale unlawful. Assistant DA Lowell Jensen said he would appeal. The couple remained free on bail after a Feb. 25 raid on Seale’s Berkeley apartment yielded a sawed-off shotgun, an automatic pistol and a hunting knife.
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New Law Aims to Limit Coroner Inquest Verdicts
Sacramento Assemblyman James A. Hayes proposes restricting coroner inquest verdicts to four outcomes natural causes, self defense, accidental death, or death by another person. The bill would remove civil or criminal liability determinations and place the decision of justifiable homicide with the district attorney.
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State Legislation Targets Campus Violence in California
Sacramento reports multiple bills by Republicans to curb campus unrest. Proposals require enrollment pledges to obey campus rules with suspensions for violations, reverse certain regents powers, curb trustee absenteeism, and tighten penalties for dangerous drug offenses affecting minors.
Bill Would Further Cut Inventory Tax
Sacramento Republican Assemblyman John G. Veneman from Modesto proposes a bill to deepen inventory tax relief. The plan would exempt 22 percent of a business inventory from taxation starting in fiscal 1970 after a 15 percent cut last year.
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Assemblyman Seeks Finch Waiver For California Air Act
Assemblyman John F. Foran calls on Secretary Finch to grant California a special waiver under the California Pure Air Act of 1968. The state seeks authority to enforce tougher antismog standards on new cars sold in California starting 1970, ahead of federal rules.
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Bakersfield Leader Named California Fish and Game Director
Raymond Amnett, a Bakersfield civic leader and wildlife conservation crusader, was named by Gov. Reagan Monday as director of the California Fish and Game Department in Sacramento. He replaces the outgoing head and will oversee wildlife policy and enforcement.
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Bills Ask Abolition of Franchise Tax Board
SACRAMENTO Sen. Tom Carrell introduced legislation to abolish the Franchise Tax Board and shift its duties to the State Board of Equalization. He claimed the move would save the state between 300000 and 400000 dollars annually. Amnett, 44, replaces Walter Shannon as a top official retained from the prior administration and has ties to wildlife groups.
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New Nova Coupe Combines Economy and Style
Designers say an economy car need not look humble and the Chevy Nova Coupe offers a clean, well groomed appearance, smooth stable ride and seating for five on short trips or six in the sedan.
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