Editorial on Prop 13 harms California gambling
The piece argues Prop 13 would legalize a billion dollar greyhound gambling empire led by George G. Hardie. It criticizes weak regulatory safeguards and a self serving licensing plan, calling for a NO vote and warning of organized crime risk and skewed control in the proposed California Greyhound Racing Commission.
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George G. Hardie
Hardie
California
Hardie and Company
Wilson Riles
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Los Angeles County
Peter Pitchess
San Diego
Pete Wilson
The
League of California Cities
John van de Kamp
California Greyhound Racing Commission
Greyhound Commission
California Commission
Brown
George Hardie
California Transportation Dilemma Faces Governor Brown
In a broad critique, the piece argues California must balance auto dependence with environmental protection and resources. It notes discord within state agencies over planning and funding, cites Adriana Gianturco on redefining transportation, and questions whether patience or decisive action will prevail as highway projects and maintenance funding compete with long term goals.
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Jerry Brown
Adriana Gianturco
San Jose
Morgan
Terminal Island
Long Beach
Highway Commission
Transportation Department
Brown
California property tax relief debate rises with petition drive
California local governments collect property tax totaling 8.3 billion dollars last year, surpassing state corporate, sales and personal income taxes combined. Homeowners now pay 47.5 percent of the total, up from 42 percent. United Organizations of Taxpayers seeks a one percent cap, risking revenue for cities and schools if enacted, while lawmakers consider cutting local government spending or raising other taxes.
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California
E League of
Ber
United Organizations of Taxpayers
Letters to the Long Beach council on rights and leaders
Letters criticize Councilman Van Nostran’s bid to curb public tape recording rights under the Brown Act. They discuss the impact of district populations, energy Proposition 3 funding, city revitalization, and the need for accountability in hiring a city manager and evaluating presidential candidates.
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van Nostran
Long Beach
California
Pacific Terrace
Sato
Bob Creighton
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Fair Political Practices Commission
Jerry
Sacramento
Bob
State Bureau
UCT
Larry van Nostran
League of Women Voters
United States
North Long Beach
Dooley's Hardware Mart
Ford
Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Carter
60 Minutes
Maritime Engineers Union
Calhoun
United States Maritime Service Academy
Mr. Carter
America
Ray Brosterhous
Mr. Brosterhous
Indepewpeent Press-Telegram
Pine Avenue
Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Lines
David Levinson
Don Ohl
Bert Resnik
Don Nutter
E. H. Lowdermilk
Million A. Lomas
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