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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1970

Page

4

Reagan says welfare cuts were naive and will be tried again

California Governor Ronald Reagan said he was naive to expect welfare workers to cooperate with his $10 million cut in home care for the aged blind and disabled. He stated the rescinded cuts will be imposed again with no exceptions and criticized welfare regulations and leaks found by Californians. He denied Democratic judgeship rumors and called the governor's mansion bill a disgrace while noting state money problems.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Reagan Nixon U.S George Murphy Senate

Senate stalls Reagan tax shift vote in California

California Senate fell one vote short of passing Gov. Ronald Reagan’s tax shift package AB 1001 after 13 holdouts blocked it. Sen. Lagomarsino and Assembly author Bagley planned to push for a 27th vote as leaders warned of revenue losses.

Senate Sacramento Ronald Reagan California Clark L. Bradley San Jose Robert J. Lagomarsino Ojai Lagomarsino William T. Bagley San Rafael Assembly Reagan

How They Voted on Tax Switch

A Senate roll call shows 26 voting for Reagan’s tax revision package and 13 against, with 27 needed for passage. Long Beach and Orange County senators supported the measure. Republicans and Democrats split across various counties and districts.

Sacramento Senate Ronald Reagan Long Beach Orange County Burgener Cologne Coombs Casanovich Deukmejian Colwig Grunsky Harmer Lagomarsino Marks Marler McCarthy Nejedly Richardson Schrade Sherman Stevens Way Whetmore Bradley Burns Carrell Danielson Dills Kenrick Long Walsh Alquist Beilenson Collier Dymally Mills Moscone Petris Rodda Short Sttern Teale Wedworth

Smog Threat Grows as Pollution Levels Rise Across Regions

New York officials warned actions may be needed today as nitrogen oxides from burning coal oil and gasoline oxidize in sunlight. In Camden New Jersey air pollution neared eye irritation levels while Toronto officials reported the worst air pollution of the season. US north of New York remained relatively clear.

New York New Jersey Air Pollution Control Bureau Camden United States Toronto

Continental orders eight DC10 jets with option for eight more

McDonnell Douglas officials confirm Continental Airlines will buy eight DC10s at about 160 million dollars with an option for eight more. The aircraft will seat 230 in first class and luxury coach and operate on domestic and Hawaiian routes from Chicago announced by Continental President Robert Six.

Long Beach McDonnell Douglas Continental Airlines Chicago Continental Robert I Six Continental’s

Burning Car Kills Driver in Downey Crash

Fullerton man Carl J Bratfish aged 54 died after his car smashed into a van on the Santa Ana Freeway in Downey during busy afternoon traffic. He suffered severe head injuries. Van driver Robert D Bolter aged 40 escaped unharmed.

Fullerton Santa Ana Downey Carl J Bratfish Victoria Dr Robert D. Bolter Woodland St Orange

Defense reorganization urged to streamline command

The report proposes three functional commands a strategic nuclear force command a conventional warfare command and a logistics support command along with a prototype driven procurement approach. Gilbert W Fitzhugh of Metropolitan Life led the commission criticizing the current Defense Department as unwieldy with unclear accountability while noting the joint chiefs would focus on strategic planning and advisory roles under the plan. Maseru reports burglary at Mthemba Shopping Center with thieves taking a cash register steel money box and face cream.

Gilbert W. Fitzhugh The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Defense Department Fitzhugh Pentagon Defense Joint Chiefs Secretary of Defense Maseru Lesotho Mthembu

Budget deficit hits 2.9 billion in 1970 results

The Western White House released figures showing a 2.9 billion deficit for the fiscal year ended June 30, worse than expected but less than prior projections. OMB Director George P. Shultz called the showing strong, noting lower spending than May estimates despite broad outlays, and cited tax revenue slowdown as a key factor.

White House Shultz

Airport lease vote faces delays as council adjourns

The city debated leases with PSA and Air California amid FAA guided authority to limit flights and control operations. Officials noted 15 flights per day maximum and terminal space limits, while public hearings were cut short as quorum failed and the meeting adjourned to Friday morning.

Deats Leonard Putnam Federal Aviation Administration Putnam PSA Air California Rubley Dwane Wittmayer Bond Wade

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San Clemente Se Senate Democrats Bagley Assembly Democratic John J. Miller Berkeley Revenue and Taxation Committee Finance Committee Sen. Bradley H. L. Richardson Arcadia John L. Harmer Glendale Southern Pacific Bakersfield San Clemente George P. Shultz Office of Management and Budget Congress Kennedy Johnson Caspar Weinberger John D.ehrlichman Robert H. Finch Wilson City Aeronautics Nick Dallas Labor Bigelow Lewis Pine Ave Lakewood Blvd
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