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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
3
Ronald Reagan signed California’s strongest antipornography laws, aimed at shielding minors from smut and harsher punishments for sellers. The measures expand definitions of harmful material, target youth-centered pornography, and seek stricter controls on bookstores and magazines while tying enforcement to contemporary standards.
The California Department of Agriculture announced strict state and county controls on three chemicals dicamba azodrin and temik for use only under permits issued by a county agriculture commissioner. The restrictions take effect July 18 and apply to both state and county levels.
A Senate vote of 25 to 1 sent the measure to the Assembly. The bill by Sen. Donald L. Grunsky would allow police to search for dangerous weapons on arrestees and to search vehicles when drivers are detained. Only Sen. James Mills opposed, warning the powers could be too broad.
Senate leaders urged Senator Richard J. Dolwig to face a legislative ethics committee inquiry over his interest in an insurer granted a state permit to sell stock. A Los Angeles Times report noted that Insurance Commissioner Richards Barger issued a permit in February allowing the firm to sell 1.5 million dollars in stock, potentially boosting Dolwig’s holdings by about 185 thousand dollars.
Republican Sen. John A Nedjedly says he will offer compromise changes to his plan banning DDT in California. He aims to get Senate Agriculture Committee to approve a 1971 cutoff date and other hard pesticides that do not break down quickly. He notes alternatives should be developed and used in the interim.
California Assembly Speaker Monagan blasted the UC regents for indecision over Peoples Park, urging a clear course or surrender of authority. He noted violence at the site, debated leasing to Berkeley with user developed concepts, and questioned actions while Reagan weighs broader school aid and potential resignations.
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