Compromise on UC regents terms and selection debated
UPI report on talks between the University of California regents and lawmakers led by Assemblyman Vasconcellos and Sen. Way. They discuss shortening terms from 16 to 12 years, a 10 year transition, and a plan for a nominating committee while preserving governor nominations. If no deal, Rodda proposal would keep selection but add 18 regents and 12 year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Board of Regents
University of California
John Vasoncellos
D-Campbell
Vasconcellos
Sen
Howard Way
R-Exeter
Fo Future
Senate
Charles Hitch
Albert Rodda
Sacramento
Rodda
Laos Ends Diplomatic Standoff with Pathet Lao Coalition
Communists and neutralists finalize a coalition to form Laos first peace government in two decades. Prince Souphanouvong, the Red Prince, arrives from Hanoi to sign the settlement and become deputy prime minister under Souvanna Phouma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientiane
UPI
Laos
Pathet Lao
Phoumi Vongvichit
Souphanouvong
Hanoi
Souvanna Phouma
Tornadoes Roar Across Belt Kill Two and Wreck Towers
Storms spawned 28 tornadoes from Cincinnati to Huntsville causing deaths in Alabama and Kentucky. A Tuscaloosa hospital treated six storm injuries while tornadoes toppled radio towers near Huntsville and Franklin. Bridgeport Illinois saw a destroyed building and buses. Effingham area reports a truck blown off I 70.
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United Press International
Cincinnati
Ohio
Huntsville
Ala
National Weather Service
Alabama
Kentucky
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Hospital
Illinois
Bridgeport
Effingham
Willie Columbus McCrary
WAAY
WAAG
Franklin
Tenn
Chavez revives grape boycott to pressure growers
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers renew their table grape boycott after setbacks, saying funds are being raised in 65 cities to punish growers who sign with the Teamsters. Chavez told about 200 supporters that the effort will mobilize ten times as many workers, predicting growers will lose as much money as last year if they refuse to recognize the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coachella
UPI
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Union
Teamsters Union
Chavez
UFW
Teamsters
K.K. Larson Ranch
Larson
Coachella Valley
Almaden Winery
Christian Brothers Winery
PG and E solid waste energy plan announced by mayor
San Francisco plans a privately financed project to convert solid waste into methane or an oil like substance. PG E will fund the venture with Sunset Scavenger and Golden Gate Disposal aiding. Details of cost and technical aspects were not disclosed.
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San Francisco
UPI
Joseph Alioto
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Sunset Scavenger Co
Golden Gate Disposal Co
Alioto
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Pg&e
Portions hike in food stamps
Washington reports a 5.6 percent increase in food stamp allotments for four person families effective July 1. Four member families will receive $150 monthly, lifting total benefits nearly 30 percent above late 1973 levels and raising the program’s annual cost by about $300 million.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Congress
Health officials downplay hamster meningitis scare
The State Health Department says the SCM strain detected in some eastern hamsters is not fatal or contagious to humans. A spokesman notes human cases would show flu like symptoms and most individuals recover promptly.
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Sacramento
UPS
East Coast
State Health Department
Department
Sid Mandel
Escargot Contest Wins and Civic Pride At Houston Event
Rex Miller ate 112 Moroccan snails in 15 minutes to win top honors at a Houston escargot contest, earning a Chateau Lafite Rothschild prize and preventing Tulsa and Dallas from winning. Gary Howell placed second with 69 snails. Dr. Sheldon Weinstein helped form a Dallas team that finished third with 199 snails combined.
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Houston
UPI
Rex Miller
Erik Worschek
Petroleum Club
Miller
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Tulsa
Okla
Dallas
Maudeen Marks
Mrs. Marks
Gary Howell
Oklahoma
Sheldon Weinstein
Los Caracoles Calientes
Niky Bove
California Legislation Highlights in Assembly Actions
A summary of bills and actions from the California Assembly including creation of a State Child Health Board, library district election parity with school districts, welfare crimes related to food stamp fraud, and a part time Air Resources Board moving to full time with higher salaries. Other items cover acupuncture grants, military guard recommendations, highway memorial naming, forestry restructuring, subdivision tree planting, brain death standards, gift delegations, fuel allocation fines, arts commission appointments, recall petition clerks, parking violation registration, a gold rights request to Congress, Orange County judges count rise, and cattle brand fee adjustments.
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Ed Reinecke
Kent A. Zimmerman
Berkeley
Frederick Hodges
Sacramento
Crawford Best
Nevada City
State
Child Health Board
Beverly
Manhattan Beach
Assembly
California
Behr
Riburon
Senate
Air Resources Board
Ingalls
D Riverside
State Board of Medical Examiners
Duffy
Ranford
Guard
Air National Guard
129Th
Hayward
163Rd
Ontario
van Nuys
Briggs
R Fullerton
Highways
Big Suton
Harvey Robertuss
Wood
R Greenfield
Forestry
Department of Conservation
Department of Forests and Watershed Management
Zberg
Cline
Acanoga Park
Arts
California Arts Commission
Gregorio
San Mateo
San Francisco
Department of Motor Vehicles
Robbins
North Hollywood
Congress
U.S
Berryhill
Ceres
Orange County
Carpenter
Newport Beach
Director of Food and Agriculture
Way
Exeter
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Santa Barbara
David Speer
Jan White
Marion Rhyne
Ann Schickram
Rhyne
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Lompoc
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Ambassadors For Friendship Organization
Romania
Ann
Art Schickram
Sunbeam
David
Verl Speer
North St
Jan
Travis White
Indochina
Vietnam
Cambodia
Central Rockies
Great Basin
North Dakota
Michigan
Hanock
Mich
Lafayette
Poplar Bluff
London
Birmingham
Weather Service
Jack Hurst
100 Oaks
Nashville
James Patterson
Campbellsburg
Louisville
Fay
Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association
North H Street
Ompoc Record
Calif
Arnett
Redwood City
County Board of Supervisors
Boatwright
Jorgensen Jewelers
Lompoc Shopping Center
Henry Block
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