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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
3
California lawmakers clash over Veneman withholding plan. Amendments propose a 75 cent per gallon tax on distilled spirits and a $73 million bank and corporation tax increase to raise about $1.206 billion, offset by tax relief measures. Reagan supports an installment plan to ensure state revenue, while Veneman cautions on taxpayer compliance and cash flow risks.
The article notes Soviet ships entering the Mediterranean amid Israeli Egyptian tensions, with cautious U.S. officials interpreting the action as a routine replacement of a task force rather than a strategic boost for Cairo. It describes the Soviet Riga class destroyer escort 215 near the carrier America, the potential blockade impact on the Red Sea via the Strait of Tiran, and Western hopes for UN diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis. The Sixth Fleet remains concentrated north of Crete as naval consultations continue.
San Diego County assessor and former FBI agent Don C. Williams, 52, was fined 289 and placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to drunken driving. He retained his license, while a hit and run charge was dropped. Williams was arrested in El Cajon after his county car struck a parked vehicle.
The report notes that a vehicle is moved to an impound lot and checked with the Department of Motor Vehicles to verify theft status and locate the registered and legal owners. Notification forms go to owners within three days. Under $100 value: held 15 days then lien sale. over $100: nine days before sale. State law governs these steps.
A Long Beach resident reports a month of sulfur fumes drifting over the west side, stating air quality worsened last week and cars were coated in a black oily film. The letter urges city officials to act and demand compensation from offending factories for damaged autos.
A reader voice defends government workers as public servants while lamenting rude behavior in Torrance Social Security Office. The writer, a sales clerk, argues any public service staff can err and urges better treatment, noting personal experience with impatient workers and wishing better outcomes for those relying on Social Security.
Arab units from Arabs Build Unity arrive in Egypt to reinforce border front lines as plans for a new Egypt-Jordan mutual defense pact unfold. Britain warns of potential Gulf of Aqaba closure while Nasser refuses to back down on the blockade. UN resolution gains bipartisan support in Washington amid war fears.
Dr. Julian Nava, a San Fernando Valley State College professor, won a city board of education seat in an upset over incumbent Charles Reed Smoot. With about half of precincts reporting, Smoot trailed by roughly 10,000 votes. Bond measures Proposition A and G faced decisive defeats as twelve charter amendments passed. Wilkinson unseated Cassidy in the council race.
Ronald Reagan signed a bill authorizing local licensing and regulation of taxicab service in California. The action aims to ensure coordinated oversight across cities and counties under state guidelines if needed.
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