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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1968

Page

7

Reagan Urges Tough Policy Against Poverty and War

Reagan's speech hails a hard line stance on national defense and welfare. He credits Schriever Teller LeMay and Rickover for U S military innovations and accuses the Johnson administration of underutilizing them. He denounces Great Society while urging equal opportunities and a strong Vietnam role.

Bernard Schriever Edward Teller Curtis LeMay Adm Hyman Rickover Johnson Schriever Reagan Robert McNamara Defense Californian

Reagan gains delegates as party split over Wallace lingers

Delegates at the New Mexico gathering show Reagan support swelling with up to 17 backers, including Gov. David Cargo. Nixon remains the frontrunner while Reagan aides push behind the scenes, and George Wallace is warned against a split vote. Reagan was absent during the pivotal pitch by White at the Villa Inn.

Reagan Sacramento Alabama George Wallace New Mexico David Cargo White California

Senate limits local sales tax hikes in California

In Sacramento the Senate approved a measure barring cities from raising sales taxes above 1 percent. Senator George Miller Jr. led the 28 to 5 vote attaching the tax cap to a constitutional amendment by Assemblyman John Knox. If approved by the Assembly, the amendment would let the Legislature authorize revenue sharing deals with local governments and go to voters in November.

Sacramento UPS Senate George Miller Jr Martinez Assembly Miller John T. Knox Richmond

Recall Reagan center petitions in Long Beach downtown

Residents circulate recall petitions for Governor Reagan in two downtown Long Beach locations. A drive through signing site will operate near the Long Beach Police Department at 429 West Broadway. Petitions also available on Fifth Street by Long Beach Boulevard.

California Ronald Regan Long Beach W. Broadway Reagan Fifth Street Long Beach Boulevard Richard Connelly

Viet Nam Leaders Signal Larger War Role

Thieu opposes recognizing the NLF while Hanoi presses to include the Viet Cong in expanded Paris peace talks. Thieu urged a just but durable peace, noting past experiences as he outlined Vietnam’s stance amid potential changes in negotiations.

Thieu NLF Hanoi Paris

Extension to Be Asked on Recall

The recall drive for Governor Ronald Reagan seeks a 60 day extension beyond the July 31 filing deadline. Edwin Koupal says 800000 signatures are ready with more arriving at 4000 to 8000 daily to Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Ronald Reagan Edwin Koupal California Koupal Los Angeles County

Assembly OKs Movie Industry Tax-Aid Plan

California Assembly approves a $2.3 million property tax relief plan aimed at the movie industry. The vote 54 to 18 supports keeping film makers from relocating to Europe to dodge taxes and cites unemployment in the sector. The bill moves to the Senate with amendments to fund lost revenues in Burbank Culver City and other producing areas.

Sacramento California Assembly Europe Ralph C. Dills D-Gardena John G. Veneman R-Modesto Senate Burbank Culver City Ronald Reagan Lewis Sherman Berkeley

Transplant Bill Goes to Governor

The California Senate approved the Anatomical Gift Act sending it to Governor Reagan for signature. The bill requires a patient’s personal physician to determine death rather than a transplant team, reducing conflicts of interest and allowing consent by spouse offspring or parent when time is short.

Sacramento Senate Ronald Reagan Anthony C. Beilenson Beverly Hills Beilenson

Assembly OKs New Text Bill

The California Assembly approved a 4 percent modification of the textbook law delaying state adoption for elementary grades. The bill by Sen. Albert S. Rodda would let the State Board of Education offer four texts per grade and subject, with the Senate to vote on amendments.

Sacramento California Assembly Albert S. Rodda Senate Assembly Amendments State Board of Education Veysey Leroy F. Greene Assembly Education Committee Greené Dsacramento

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