Senate unit approves bill making killing on duty officers first degree murder
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a Reagan supported bill that would make the killing of an on duty peace officer automatic first degree murder. The panel also defeated a separate measure stripping the governor of commute powers for life without parole.
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California Assembly relaxes marijuana penalties in committee
The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee voted 5 to 3 to make possession a misdemeanor but rejected a bid to repeal all penalties. Waxman’s plan to end penalties failed 3 to 5, while proponents seek a November ballot via petition. Witnesses included a Sirhan Sirhan trial judge and a Bar lobbyist amid broad support and opposition from DA and law enforcement groups.
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Meany shifts stance on strikes and plans alternatives
AFL-CIO President George Meany told a Senate labor subcommittee he no longer believes strikes are effective for unions and formed a committee to seek an alternative tactic. He opposed Nixon's plan to outlaw strikes in transportation but supported limited strike actions and arbitration over contract disputes.
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Senate votes on utilities policy and multiple bills in Sacramento
The Senate advances several measures including urging PUC to enforce staff attorney participation, proclaiming Centennial Shrine Week starting May 8, and authorizing disposal of forest waste. Other actions include murder statute tightening, death row commute limits, and various criminal justice and education bills with committee and floor statuses.
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Allende vows expropriation of ITT Chile holdings
Chilean President Salvador Allende denounces ITT as imperialist and says he will seek congress approval to expropriate ITT Chilean assets with a negative indemnization clause. He claims broad support from army and public while opposition allegedly seeks civil strife.
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Violence follows leaders rites after IRA funeral
In Belfast and Londonderry gunmen wounded an 18 year old girl and a fireman after the funeral of IRA officer Joseph McCann known as The Fox. British troops reported firing on armed men, with at least three gunmen hit, and violence spiked as mourners left Milltown Cemetery where Cathal Goulding urged retaliation against British imperialism.
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Demos Apologize to Commerce Director in ITT Inquiry
State Commerce Director Ed Gillenwaters won an apology from Democratic lawmakers for being linked to the ITT pledge during a probe of the department’s efficiency. Assemblyman Bob Wilson and Assemblyman Mike Cullen said the inquisition overstepped. Wilson pledged to continue examining the department’s role in fundraising for the GOP and to release a list of 11 major California corporations aided by the department.
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Israel marks 24th year with peace hopes and military displays
Israel celebrated its 24th year as a nation with a naval review and parachute drop though no new weapons were shown. President Zalman Shazar urged peace while saying security forces must stay ready. Memorial Day sirens ended with nationwide revelry through dawn.
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Weather Across Regions Shows Cold Northwest and Warm Southeast
The nation saw mixed conditions with summer warmth in the Southeast and heavy wintry systems in the Northwest. Midwest to Central Plains faced showers and hail up to golf ball size, with snow and cold rain forecast in South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Colorado and Utah. Casper reported as much as 10 inches of snow northward. Lander Rock Springs Moorcroft saw two inches in six hours.
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