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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1970
Page
2
Lockwood analyzed the aims of the GAPA representing more than a reasonable compromise. He explained the goal is airport development focusing on intrastate links between Long Beach and the state. He said large scale development could yield three to four million in initial revenue and reduce costs like a recent 5 percent utilities tax on homeowners.
A California Senate Finance Committee proposal would require college students to sign a conduct pledge. The measure, by Sen. Alfred E. Alquist, failed on a split vote, and supporters argued it could fund highways and transit via a gasoline tax shift. Trustees at state colleges opened a two day Los Angeles meeting, considering appointments for Sonoma State, San Jose State, and Fresno State presidents.
The Long Beach Badminton Club invites new members to join competitive play sessions at Be Land Beek City gym. Evening events run Tuesday through Friday, welcoming intro players and seasoned competitors alike.
Governor Reagan announced a plan to consolidate welfare services under a single administrator drawn from social work and related fields. The Supervisors Association estimates potential annual savings up to 75 million dollars, with about half in county funds and half in federal funds. Critics doubt the 37 million figure, noting most savings would come from social worker salaries and that rapid implementation is unlikely without harming services. The governor said the aim is to improve welfare delivery, not cut benefits, while warning against unchecked spending at taxpayer expense.
The Los Angeles County panel includes 74 year old juror and diverse members with backgrounds from law enforcement to the arts. Prosecutors used ten peremptory challenges. 141 jurors were questioned and 129 excused for hardship or pre trial publicity. The panel could begin opening statements next week with coroner deputies and investigators testifying first.
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