Taxpayer group urges funding fixes for mandated programs
The Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association urges state and federal funding mechanisms other than the overburdened property tax. It cites the Master Plan for Special Education started in 1974 with $24 million and rising local costs through 1977, plus Medi Cal Aid for the Aged and other mandates.
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Reagan Land Tidings Stir GOP Candidacy
Washington dispatch from Marquis Childs notes Reagan’s tough attacks on Ford and Schweiker’s liberal record complicate the campaign. The piece cites California sentiment, Carter’s position, and the role of pollster Patrick Caddell amid nuclear power debates and Westinghouse ties.
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Vincent as Sacramento candidate teased by speech pun
Rhyme hints at Vincent, described as adopted son, potentially running for Sacramento. The note jokes that his vocal talents could win locally, yet his campaign speeches would be prone to puns, attributed to Eugene McAllister.
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White House Security Tightens After Freewheeling Era
Article chronicles the shift from a accessible White House to a fortress with electronic surveillance and strict controls. It recounts a Philadelphia driver Peter Heller who sued after a brief arrest and mental evaluation following a visit, highlighting broader concerns about civil liberties and Secret Service conduct.
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No Tobacco Cigarette Era Debated by Local Commentator
A local columnist challenges a proposed smokeless tobacco alternative for Lom poc amid council bans and no smoking signs. He questions the product’s materiali ty citing corn silk and dock fiber origins, arguing it will not solve secondhand smoke issues.
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Jail inmate escapes from county hospital ward sparking security talks
County General Hospital ward escapes prompt Sheriff Captain Dave Horseman and hospital officials to discuss tighter security. Two or more escapes in 10 days highlight the problem of securing prisoners in a facility without a dedicated ward, with leg irons unable to be firmly attached to beds.
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