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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1968

Page

6

Reagan signs toughest smog bill to curb California autos

Gov. Ronald Reagan approves a strict smog control measure aimed to cut auto produced pollution by 1975. The law sets tougher standards than federal rules starting with the 1970 model year and could force some vehicles off the market unless they upgrade pollution controls.

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan California Reagan Assembly Transportation Committee Assembly Transportation Committee. the Bill, By Assemblyman John F. Foran San Francisco Congress Joe A. Gonsalves D-La Mirada Los Angeles Frank Lanterman R-La Canada

Yorty Urges Reagan to Block Tippler Tax Plan

Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty called on Governor Reagan to oppose a state bill that would deny the city the right to impose a 1 percent local sales tax on alcoholic beverages. He cited a separate Assembly move to temporarily clear legal doubts about the tax plan.

Los Angeles CNL Sam Yorty Ronald Reagan Senate Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee

Senate Vote Reclassifies Minor Traffic Offenses as Infractions

The Senate on Thursday approved a bill to ease crowded court calendars by prohibiting jury trials on parking tickets jay walking and other minor infractions. The measure passed 22 to 3, aligning with an Assembly bill to reclassify trivial traffic violations as infractions rather than crimes.

Sacramento UPI Senate Jay

Pact Reached on Division of Tahoe Area Waters

The California Nevada Interstate Compact Commission approved a final formula to divide Lake Tahoe waters and the Truckee Carson and Walker rivers. Nevada will receive the lion’s share due to historical use. Existing allotments for farmers cities and others stay in place but may be reduced in dry years.

Tahoe Area Reno, Nev UPI California-Nevada Interstate Compact Commission Lake Tahoe Sierra Rivers Tahoe Truckee Carson Walker Rivers Nevada

Assembly OKs College Bond Issue for Ballot

The California Assembly approved a 250 million bond to fund university and city school construction with a 54 to 17 vote. The measure splits 200 million for higher education and 50 million for urban school reconstruction. If Senate concurrence occurs, voters will decide in the November election.

Assembly Oks College Sacramento UPI University of California Albert S. Rodda John G. Veneman Rmodesto Veneman

Fun Furs to Full Length Mink Bargain Sale

Classified ads advertise full length mink furs at bargain prices. Consumers are urged to check the listings for available styles and prices.

Unruh Sees Hope for Summer Jobs Program

Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh voiced confidence that the Legislature would pass a $5 million program to create summer jobs for unemployed youths in poverty areas. The Senate Finance Committee took up the bill, with Lt. Gov. Finch testifying. Unruh said he would urge Governor Reagan to sign if cleared.

Sacramento Assembly Jesse M. Unruh Senate Finance Committee Robert H. Finch Unruh Inglewood Ronald Reagan

Women's fashions and accessories sale listings

Readable items show a sale of women’s fashions and accessories with prices noted as 3.99 and 2.99. The fragment suggests a department store or catalog listing highlighting apparel and accessory prices.

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