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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1971

Page

3

Probe urged of no-smog auto delay

Rep Philip Burton of California urged a federal probe into whether car makers conspired to delay smog free vehicles. He cited a 1969 Justice Department memorandum proposing criminal action and said a grand jury should probe any executives involved and consider conspiracy indictments.

Washington Philip Burton Dcalif Burton Justice Department Department John N. Mitchell Department of Justice

Reagan presses CRLA probe criticisms at hearings

California Governor Ronald Reagan renewed his attack on the Nixon panel investigating California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. He criticized what he called restricted testimony and lack of cross examination, warning of doubt about the commission’s outcome while endorsing new legal aid concepts and outlining other policy positions.

Sacramento Reagan California Rural Legal Assistance Inc CRLA Nixon

Budget may be one billion dollars out of balance

The Senate Finance Committee chair warned the budget this week could be up to 1 billion in deficit and he will delay approval until taxes rise. Analyst Post said near 700 million in problems. Collier predicted a full billion. Governor Reagan proposed a 46.74 billion spending plan for the year starting July 1. The Assembly approved 7.06 billion, with Collier expecting his committee version to be ready soon and tax increases likely.

Cos Assembly University of California Regents Berkeley People’s Park Sacramento Senate Finance Committee A. Alan Post Randolph Collier Yreka Reagan Ways and Means Collier Senate Post Randolph Col Lier D-Yreka

California Senate backs bumper safety bill for new cars

The California Senate approved a Harmer bill 25 to 0 requiring new cars sold after January 1, 1974 to have bumpers that withstand a five mile per hour crash without damage. Harmer said the measure will save Californians hundreds of millions annually in auto repair costs.

Sacramento UPI Senate Assembly California John L. Harmer Glendale Harmer

Senate kills California hitchhiking curb limits bill

The California Senate Judiciary Committee killed a bill by Sen. John A. Nejedly to bar hitchhiking in many locations including red curb zones intersections crosswalks driveways and freeway entrances The sponsor framed the measure as crime reduction for hitchhikers and motorists but opponents argued it would hurt the poor without transportation.

Sacramento California Senate Judiciary Committee John A. Nejedly Walnut Creek

Welfare fraud penalties bill rejected by committee

Assembly Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday rejected a bill from the State Department of Social Welfare to standardize penalties across welfare programs. The measure tried to extend AFDC fraud penalties to old age, blind, and needy disabled aid categories.

Sacramento UPI The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee State Department of Social Welfare

Jury Bill Rejected In California Assembly Panel

A constitutional amendment to permit felony trials by a 10-2 jury verdict failed in the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday. The move would have ended the requirement for unanimous juries in such cases.

Sacramento Assembly Criminal Justice Committee

Senate panel approves large pay hike for state workers

The Senate Finance Committee backed a 10 percent raise for university and college faculty and a 5 percent boost for other state workers, funded from the general fund with additional special funds. The move contrasts Reagan's budget, which offers overtime and fringe benefits but no salary increases, and could push total spending well beyond the governor's proposal.

Sacramen'sko UPI Senate Finance Committee State College Ronald Reagan Finance Committee A. Alan Post

Bill to require two grand juries a year approved

Assembly Criminal Justice Committee approved a bill by Peter Schabarum to require Los Angeles County to establish one civil and one criminal grand jury annually. The measure passed on a voice vote and moves to the full Assembly.

Sacramento UPI Los Angeles County Assembly Criminal Justice Committee Peter Schabarum Rovina

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