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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1971
Page
6
In Sacramento the Republican and Democratic lawmakers prepare for a reapportionment showdown over Senate Bill 18. Democrats push to merge Assembly and Senate plans, risking a Reagan veto with possible conference committee revisions and intra party Democratic tensions.
The California legislature debate on venereal disease education in schools is highlighted by Governor Reagan defending his veto of a bill allowing school VD courses without parental notice. He warns against government bridging parent and child and outlines plans to pay state income tax next year despite past controversies over 1970 tax status.
In Sacramento the Legislature approved two bills affecting workmen's compensation and safety law. The pro labor measure by Assemblyman Jack Fenton would boost benefits, while the management-supported bill from Assemblyman Paul Trioto would limit civil action for safety violations. Both passed with strong party splits. The bills were described as tied to a Reagan administration agreement. Reagan criticized legislative delays and called for action before year end.
Glen dale disc jockey Jim Woods of station KIEV disappeared after leaving Redondo Beach. Coast Guards found a 27-foot cabin cruiser anchored near Hocky Point, owned by Woods, as sheriff divers and a helicopter extended the hunt along the west shore. The search paused at 9 p.m. and would resume at 9 a.m. today with lifeguards and eight sheriff divers involved. Woods had not reported to work Monday morning according to the radio station.
Burger argued the Idaho code's male preference violates the 14th Amendment equal protection. Melvin Wulf of the ACLU said the win is qualified as the court did not declare sex discrimination unconstitutional. he noted the seven male justices affect outcome and implied a different result if women sat on the Supreme Court.
Gov Reagan signed a measure by Sen Beilenson creating a registration bureau in the Department of Consumer Affairs to crack down on fraudulent auto repair dealers. The law punishes noncompliant dealers with fines up to 1000 dollars and possible six months imprisonment. It covers the firms, not individual mechanics, and aims to curb dishonest practices in the industry.
Senator Cranston predicts a media exemption from price and wage controls with support from Dole and Buckley. The amendment would bar the President from imposing controls on press and broadcasting, arguing such powers threaten First Amendment rights and could harm publishers, stations, and readers nationwide.
Connally told about 2,000 delegates that Meany displayed arrogance and discourtesy, while Meany defended the President and labor leaders. He noted Meany’s pay rise to 90,000 a year as a sign of contempt for sacrifice. Connally said the Pay Board would stand on 16.8 percent wage increases, and forecast currency realignment by 1972.
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