Caltech scientist warns of electricity shortage
Caltech scientist Lester Lees told California legislators that expanding electrical generating capacity will be too late for the 1970s. Demand is rising 9 to 10 percent annually, and nuclear plants require long lead times. PG&E executives urged coastal locations for cooling water and noted a 10 year planning to operation span.
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California
Lester Lees
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Regents approve 3.2 million for UC building needs
Regents committee override of student protests votes to spend 3.2 million of student fees on capital improvements after previously approving 19 million for new classrooms and facilities. Regents cite enrollment growth and limited state funds while Student Board urges more aid. A related report notes 3.9 million in unmet financial aid needs for 1970 71 with UCLA and San Francisco medical schools showing largest gaps. Lt Gov Reinecker signs bill directing highway designers to consider bicyclists and pedestrians in future freeways.
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Democrats force vote on Assembly redistricting bill
In Sacramento Democrats pushed a controversial reapportionment bill through committee and toward an Assembly floor vote on a straight party line. The plan would tilt power to Democrats by two seats, altering districts to protect incumbents while redefining Los Angeles and Central Valley seats. Republicans denounced the move as partisan railroading and vowed to seek a veto and court challenge.
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Senate OKs five percent state employee pay raise
Sacramento Senate voted 28 5 to raise pay five percent for all state employees except university and state college faculty. The measure, sent to the Assembly, requires $25.8 million in tax hikes and excludes UC and state college faculty. Gov Reagan had vetoed related faculty raises earlier.
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