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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

3

Jesse Leads RFK Tribute In Assembly

In Sacramento the Assembly mourned Sen Robert F Kennedy with a memorial ceremony led by Speaker Jesse M Unruh Kennedy's California campaign chairman Unruh recalled Kennedys concern for the poor minorities and the young saying he is at a loss for words after the tragedy.

Jesse RFK Sacramento UPI Assembly Robert F. Kennedy Jesse M. Unruh Kennedy California Bob Kennedy Unruh

Unruh Backs Stronger Gun Control Bill in Assembly

California Assemblyman Robert Crown's proposal would require ID from gun buyers and a 15 day waiting period while checks are run. Unruh said tougher registration is possible and not a partisan issue, though he doubts current bill goes far enough. Crown's measure set for committee hearing Tuesday.

Sacramento Assembly Jesse M. Unruh Robert W. Crown D-Alameda Unruh Sen Robert Kennedy Crown Assembly Committee

Budget writers near vote to clear Reagan's $5.7 billion plan

Sacramento UPS reports the Assembly Ways and Means Committee finished a five month review of Gov. Reagan's budget for the next fiscal year. Chairman Robert W. Crown says a vote is ready to move the bill. The Senate had earlier approved its version 27 to 8, totaling about $5.695 billion, a slight cut from Reagan's proposed economy plan.

Sacramento UPS Assembly Ronald Reagan Assembly Ways and Means Robert W. Crown Alameda Senate Reagan

Reagan Plan for Judicial Appointments Falls Short in Senate

California lawmakers narrowly failed to approve Reagan's merit plan to create commissions for appellate and trial court selections. Senate adjourned after debate. sponsor Grunsky asked for a reconsideration as 26 senators backed the measure and a parallel constitutional amendment also died.

Taxpayers Challenge Los Angeles County Budget

Taxpayers at hearings on Los Angeles County’s 1.38 billion budget criticized capital projects and a mid year pay rise request. They backed a 33 million wage increase but opposed Nesvig’s mid year adjustment. They warned of hidden costs and a welfare rise of 512 million, with local taxes likely to rise.

Los Angeles County Gordon Nesvig Melvin Horton Property Owners Tax Association J. Roy Holland California Taxpayers Association Holland

Assembly OKs Hayes Smog Device Measure

The bill AB 1770 by Assemblyman James A. Hayes tightens penalties for removing or altering a vehicle smog device. It sets a $50 first violation and $100 for subsequent ones, with no court suspension. Hayes cites a CHP field survey showing 13 percent of devices violation and presses stronger enforcement to curb air pollution.

Sacramento Assembly Senate James A. Hayes Long Beach Hayes California Highway Patrol

State Colleges Face Teacher Gap in California System

Los Angeles reports that only 43 percent of expected vacancies at 19 California state colleges have been filled. Dr. C Mansel Keene says recruitment will continue through summer, with May 15 figures shaping next year. About 2,716 full time posts were expected, 1,160 filled, 732 part time likely, leaving 824 full time or 30.3 percent.

Los Angeles UPI California State Colleges C. Mansel Keene System Keene

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