California Senate Committee backs death penalty amendment
The California Senate Judiciary Committee approved a constitutional amendment to restore capital punishment, sending it to the Senate floor by an 8-3 vote. The proposal would overturn the state supreme court ruling that death is cruel and unusual, with potential November ballot consideration if both houses approve.
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Oregon State University
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Glendale
Calif
Benton County
Richard Mengler
Senate Rejects Logging Control Bill in California
In Sacramento the Senate rejected emergency legislation to impose temporary logging controls on private lands in a 22 to 12 vote, short of the 27 needed. Sen. Fred W. Marler Jr. warned of no regulation this season if defeated. Meanwhile Assembly Democrats proposed a broader reform package for forest regulation under a new Board of Forest Resources to require restocking, water protection, erosion control, and aesthetics.
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California Democrats Probe ITT Pledge Details
Democratic lawmakers in California conduct their own inquiry into ITT’s $400,000 pledge to the GOP convention. They question Ed Gillenwaters, head of the Department of Commerce, about meetings with former Attorney General John Mitchell and ITT officials including lobbyist Dita Beard. Gillenwaters denies involvement. Republican Assemblyman Raymond Seeley challenges the probe as harassment and costly.
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Lompoc Record Publication Details and Rates
The notice lists Lompoc Record details including publication as second class mail at Lompoc 93436 under Superior Court Decree No 47065. It names officers Kenneth L. Adam president Harry J. Crompe editor Lawrence C. Grossman vice president J. Donald Adam board member Gaylen Jackson business manager secretary treasurer and notes subscription rate of $2.25 per month.
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California
Kenneth L. Adam
Harry J. Crompe
Lawrence C. Grossman
J. Donald Adam
Gaylen Jackson
Water board sets summer flows to protect American River
Environmentalists praise a Water Resources Control Board ruling to maintain sufficient summer flows in the American River for boating and fishing. Sierra Club and Save the American River Association call it a 90 percent victory for conservation. Stanford receives 15 million anonymous gift as part of a 5 year, 300 million drive to fund endowments, operations and buildings.
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Environmental groups challenge phosphate mine near Los Padres Forest
Attorney General Evelle Younger urges environmental law to override mining policy to block a proposed open pit phosphate mine 25 miles north of Ventura along Highway 33. Deputy King cites precedent and vows suit if leasing proceeds. Interior argues mining rights compel lease based on a declared deposit.
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Evelle J. Younger
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Ventura
California
Federal Bureau of Land Management
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U.S. Gypsum
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Early Sacramento income tax receipts exceed forecast
The Franchise Tax Board reports $182 million in withholding revenue for February and March 1972, about 17 percent above the June estimate of $156 million. An extra $4 million came from January due to quicker employer withholding setup. officials warn refunds may offset any windfall surplus.
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State Franchise Tax Board
Tape recording of gunfight used in Davis trial
A 19 second tape captured the fatal gun battle near the Marin County Courthouse during Angela Davis case. Witness James Brown said the noise resembled gunfire and that a window shattered, sending him and a job applicant fleeing. The recorder was later introduced in Judge Arnason's courtroom.
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California State Personnel Board
Marin County
San Rafael
Brown
Angela Davis
UCLA
California Legislature Debates Funding and Reforms Across Agencies
Reports from Sacramento detail Governor urged federal funds over 2.3 million to fight alcoholism. Court and park designations include Ken Legg Peak in Emerald Bay State Park. Assembly advances tenant protections and housing authority representation while safety and logging matters move through committees. Environmental groups challenge atomic energy legislation and public access to nuclear safety concerns.
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United Press International
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National Institute On Alcohol Abuses
Herbert L. Ashby
Carmichael
2Nd District Court of Appeal
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Burton
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Saving Bonds Helped Him Through High School
A narrator recalls buying his first U S Savings Bond during high school payroll savings. He describes peers laughing at the idea while he saved for college and books, noting bonds funded tuition and kept him on track toward graduation.
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