Humphrey Urges Continued Israel Aid and Open Presidency
Vice President Humphrey called for ongoing American military aid to Israel including jet planes until peace is achieved in the Middle East. He also promoted an “open presidency” and proposed a domestic policy council to study national issues, while hinting at challenging Mississippi’s delegation for token Negro representation at the Democratic convention.
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Washington
Humphrey
Israel
Middle East
Los Angeles
America
National
National Security Council
Mississippi
Edgar Berman
Berman
Lee
West Coast
San Francisco
Seattle
California Assembly Delays Gun Control Bill Revision
California assemblyman Winfield Shoemaker won more days to refine AB 2096 aimed at gun owner licensing and firearm registration. Witnesses including Frank Mankiewicz and Thomas Lynch argued for strict controls while opponents warned of dealer disadvantage and possible master lists. Lawmakers expect a revised bill and heightened penalties before a July 19 adjournment.
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Sacramento
California
Winfield Shoemaker
Santa Barbara
Lower House
Criminal Procedure Committee
Shoemaker
Frank Mankiewicz
Robert F. Kennedy
Thomas C. Lynch
Lawrence R. Mansir
Alfred J. Nelder
San Francisco
Floyd Feeney
University of California At Davis
Center For the Administration of Criminal Justice
Nelder
Kennedy Action Corps
Jack Badham
Costa Mesa
San Jose State College
William Graf
Assembly
Jesse M. Unruh
Youth Names Pal as Triggerman in Fateful Apartment Night
In a Long Beach case investigators described a planned kidnapping leading to a fatal shooting inside an Elizabeth Avenue apartment. Three men reportedly forced Keeten from the residence while one gunman fired, killing him as bystanders and a mail carrier were endangered. Police identify Powell and an unnamed third man as involved. Lord is held for kidnapping and murder. De Costa seeks protective custody citing fear.
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Powell
Keeten
Lyons
Lord
Bell
Miss de Consta
Frank Welch
Cudahy
Welch
Long Beach
Elizabeth Avenue
Compton
van Nuys
Miss de Costa
Regents OK UC pay hike amid 68-69 budget limits
The University of California regents approve about 5 million in scaled down faculty pay raises to fit the 1968-69 state budget after Gov. Reagan cuts the proposed 5.5 percent rise to 5 percent. UC President Hitch calls it the best solution as the system faces ongoing recruitment troubles. The full 1968-69 budget discussion follows this session.
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Berkeley
University of California Regents’ Committee
Ronald Reagan
Legislature
Charles J. Hitch
Hitch
Regents
Teachers Win 7.5 Percent Pay Increase in California Colleges
California State College faculty and staff, about 13 000 across 19 campuses, won a 7.5 percent salary increase on Thursday. The raise falls short of the 16.85 percent request to boost pay to attract talent with comparable institutions nationwide. Chancellor Glenn S. Dumke announced the outcome.
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Los Angeles
California State College
Glenn S. Dumke
Government targets synthetic marijuana and liquid essence
Washington authorities issued rules to make the manufacture and sale of synthetic marijuana illegal. The regulations also cover a liquid essence added to ordinary cigarettes to imitate marijuana effects, aiming to curb new drug products.
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Washington
UPI
Lindsay Discovers 10 000 Teen Jobs in New York
Mayor Lindsay finds $3 million for 10 000 extra summer jobs for slum youths after a riot at City Hall. He cites federal funding cuts and says New York will provide at least $3 million from city funds to expand the Neighborhood Youth Corps to 35 000 positions.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Willie J. Smith
Mitchell Ginsberg
Smith
Ize
Ginsberg
House of Representatives
New York City
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