Younger names 8 to crime busting study
SACRAMENTO AP Atty Gen Evelle Younger appoints an eight man committee to study organized crime in California. The panel will identify the scope of activity, review current controls and suggest changes. It will hold public hearings and report in January chaired by B James Glavas with vice chair Edwin Meese and members including William O Malley Duane Baker Lynn Campton Herbert Ellingwood Michael Virra and John McDonald.
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Burkett Seeks Democratic Nomination for California Governor
William A. Burkett a Brown rival and banker from Pebble Beach announces he will run for governor as a Democrat with a 20 point Build California First Program including a $500 million tax cut and a taxi rebate. Details to follow during the campaign.
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State bar chief named to courts advisory job
SAN FRANCISCO AP State Bar President Ralph Gampell was named administrative director of California courts. The California Judicial Council voted 5-1 to approve the 60 year old British born attorney for the 49166 a year post. Gampell lives in Los Altos and practices in San Jose. He taught at Stanford and has served on state and local bar groups and the State Bar Board of Governors. He will complete a year as state president Sept 28. The director acts as executive secretary, recommends rule changes, and oversees court programs and funds. Gampell earned his medical degree in England in 1940 and his Stanford law degree in 1957.
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Lockup ends at Folsom Prison after 11 days
Folsom Prison ends an 11 day lockup with 48 inmates kept in solitary for fear of renewed racial violence. Nearly 1,900 prisoners return to work as associate warden Stewart Potter explains the solitary group includes past participants and those likely to continue racial strife. The lockup began July 17 following a major racial clash in a maximum security yard between eight black and eight white inmates.
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Filibuster delays vote on minimum wage unfold
The House postpones consideration of the minimum wage bill until after the August recess due to a Republican filibuster threat and a crowded pre recess agenda. Supporters warn the delay harms labor while proponents cite possible dilution of key provisions and youth wage concerns amid wartime energy bill focus.
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Customs Openings: Mail Rules Face Senate Hearing
Lawmakers blast illegal mail openings by Customs while the Postal Service maintains access to abroad mail. The agency cites regulations and proposed Federal Register rules as it faces criticism over past violations and seeks public comment.
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Younger doubts veto stance on death penalty bill
Gov Brown aims to sustain his death penalty veto while Younger, amid an expected GOP bid for governor, argues editors should use state funds to urge overrides. Backers vow possible ballot initiative if the veto stands as Brown weighs undecided lawmakers and public votes ahead in August.
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Maddy Leads GOP Governor Campaign With 471000
Sacramento AP reports Republican governor hopefuls have raised nearly 1 million for 1978, led by Assemblyman Ken Maddy with 471,000. Other contenders include State Sen. John Briggs at 111,000. Atty. Gen. Evelle Younger, San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson, and LAPD Chief Ed Davis had not filed by Thursday. The filing deadline is Sunday. Minorities and women state workers rose to 20.7 percent, up 2,240 to 2,888.
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Carter shifts stance on postal service reform
Washington brief reports the Carter administration has backed away from a comprehensive bill to reassert presidential control over the Postal Service. After weeks of meetings the White House postponed crucial testimony until September 8, citing financial pitfalls and likely congressional hurdles despite early support. The move leaves the service largely as is, with an independent board still in place.
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