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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

6

Kuchel Denies Bid For VP Candidacy in 1968 Shadow

Sacramento report says Sen. Thomas Kuchel refused to speculate on accepting a vice presidential offer after Oregon Gov. Tom McCall floated his name with Rockefeller. Kuchel insisted his focus is reelection to the Senate and defended his record amid Rafferty criticism. He also noted support for Dirksen's civil rights amendment and urged passage of his water-claims bill.

Sacramento Thomas H. Kuchel Kuchel Oregon Tom McCall Ruchel New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Senate U.S. Senate Sen Frank Moss Utah Robert H. Finch Richard M. Nixon Gov Reagan Max Rafferty Robert F. Kennedy Rafferty Johnson Administration Everett Dirksen

Rafferty tours Northern California in bid for Kuchel seat

Rafferty campaigns across 11 towns in a two day swing urging caution on Paris peace talks and criticizing the Johnson administration. He vows to oppose tax hikes and calls for stronger law order and a tougher Supreme Court restraint while outlining a Vietnam policy and education reform stance. He addresses groups in Eureka Yreka Alturas Redding Grass Valley Weaverville Crescent City and five towns on Thursday.

Thomas Kuchel U.S. Senate California Paris Rafferty Australia New Zealand Philippines South Korea Rachel Eureka Yreka Alturas Crescent City Redding Grass Valley Weaverville

Reagan Budget Delayed in Assembly as Senate Advances

Sacramento reports the Senate Finance Committee expects to pass Reagan’s five point seven billion budget within two weeks while the Assembly lags. Senator George Miller Jr. predicts 12 to 15 days in the Senate, Assemblyman Robert Crown says about three weeks for Ways and Means. A conference committee will reconcile differences before a June signing deadline. The Assembly also approved a drug pricing bill aimed at Medi Cal, moving it to the Senate on a 62 to 2 vote.

Sacramento UPI Senate Ronald Reagan House Finance Committee Assembly George Miller Jr Martinez Finance Miller Crown Reagan

Unruh Seeks Federal Help for Welfare Financing

Democratic Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh urged Governor Reagan to press Congress for full federal funding of welfare programs. He cited a court ruling on residency for welfare applicants and warned California faces an estimated 24 million dollar cost next year. Unruh proposed a unified state front and urged other states to follow.

Sacramento UPS Democratic Assembly Jesse M. Unruh Ronald Reagan Congress Unruh California Reagan Assembly Senate

Senate Recess Planned for Primary Campaign Season

Sacramento reports the State Senate reversed a prior stance and will recess for campaigning from May 29 until June 10. The vote tally showed 19 Republicans and 10 Democrats in favor.

Sacramento State Senate Assembly

Assembly OKs Aid Change to Constitution

The California Assembly approved 62 to 0 a proposed constitutional amendment to allow state general fund money for local projects and programs, aiming to help cities and counties. The measure faces Senate resistance, with potential ballot placement if approved.

Sacramento Assembly California Senate

FOR THE RIGHT RE PAIR for your car check the specialists

Classified ads highlight Automo tive Service as the go to car repair specialists in today’s listings. The note promotes quick service, trusted mechanics, and local convenience for drivers seeking repairs and maintenance.

Tioga Road Opens Today Across Sierras

National Park Service officials announced Tioga Road across the Sierra crest will open at 8 a.m. today in Yosemite. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously due to possible wet icy spots mud or rocks on the pavement. Opening is one of the earliest in recent years, last year delaying until June 17 because of heavy snows.

Yosemite National Park UPI National Park Service

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