Nixon Freeway Named After President Nixon
Sacramento reports the California Senate approved a 30 mile segment naming the Richard M. Nixon Freeway. The route runs from near LAX to the Riverside Freeway in Yorba Linda and passes Whittier. Assemblyman Briggs backed the measure with no Senate debate this year after three prior attempts failed.
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Government backs $750 million rescue for Lockheed
Government officials and industry leaders sign a 750 million package to back Lockheed Aircraft to save the L1011 TriStar program after Rolls-Royce bankruptcy disrupts engines. The plan includes 400 million existing loans, 230 million guaranteed by the government, and 100 million in prepayments from Trans World Airlines Eastern and Delta.
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Black solon challenges Muskie and Democrats
Rep. Ronald V. Dellums of California said Muskie’s rejection of a black running mate raises questions of readership and leadership. He urged bold steps to combat racism, noting that leaders must face reality and begin constructive action even in 1972. Dellums cited Muskie’s remarks after a Los Angeles meeting with black leaders.
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Penalty of death support wanes in California
California voters remain divided over capital punishment with 58 percent favoring retaining the death penalty for serious crimes, 34 percent seeking abolition, and 8 percent undecided, per a August poll directed by Merwin D. Field. The figure shows a drop from post Kennedy assassination levels though a majority still support the penalty.
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Senate approves mercury user registration bill
SACRAMENTO Senate passed a bill requiring users of mercury to register with the State Water Resources Control Board. The measure by Sen John A Nejedly cleared 30 to 0, sent to the Assembly as an inventory bill after findings of high mercury in marine life. Failure to register carries a misdemeanor with a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.
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Malibu coastline expansion pushed for public use plan
County supervisors ordered a program to acquire key Malibu beachfront properties to extend public access along seven pathways. The 3 to 2 vote approved open access with stairs and walls, despite objections citing parking, restrooms, and lifeguard concerns.
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Grape Growers Rally on Capitol Steps in Sacramento
More than 200 grape growers from the San Joaquin and Salinas valleys rallied on the Capitol steps in Sacramento to back a farm labor bill. They displayed nonunion grapes and wore buttons reading farm worker freedom fighter while urging legislative leaders to support Assemblyman William Ketchum’s measure extending NLRA protections to farm labor organizing, including banning boycotts and guaranteeing secret ballots in elections.
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