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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1960
Page
1
L A C laments voter apathy across elections from school boards to general and primary races. He cites a 90 percent nonvoting rate in school elections and predicts growing indifference may end voting as a privilege. The piece notes American Can Co stock data and urges readers to value informed participation.
The Assembly blocked Rex Cunningham’s bid to place a state narcotics initiative before a special session. A 4-4 Rules Committee vote along party lines thwarted the resolution backed by 48 of 78 members. Brown’s alternative plan drew Republican criticism as a soft approach to crime while approving $120,000 for a narcotics flying squad on a voice vote.
The report outlines Assembly actions on education funding and county education authority bills. It notes proposed state rail and pollution rules, milk price standards, and postal pay debates, plus a special session plan and plans to move funds below the border. Governor Brown vetoes veteran service funding and budget reorganization proposals while lawmakers consider disaster overtime pay and college television classes.
President Eisenhower said publishers have asked him to write after leaving the White House next January but he has made no plans for retirement. He noted he has made no commitments and will not decide for several months.
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