Senate committee pushes plan to revamp California Justice Courts
In Sacramento a Senate Judiciary Committee approved AB2260 as a stopgap measure to overhaul the Justice Court system at an annual cost of 1.6 million dollars. The bill adds 22 circuit Justice Court judges and makes 30 part time lawyer judges full time, with a 30 thousand dollar annual salary each. The measure now goes to the Finance Committee.
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Hashish Smuggling Indictment Ties Scripps Technician
A Scripps Institute of Oceanography technician Robert E. Bower and two others were indicted for using institute sample crates to smuggle about 4.5 million dollars worth of hashish from Afghanistan. Half a ton were seized Tuesday in Seattle in a warehouse linked to the University of Washington. The operation involved crates built for oceanographic work and shipments from Africa to Baltimore by freighter.
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Bus strike in Los Angeles drags on with little sign of end
In the 12 day old bus strike, RTD and two unions meet to settle disputes but no word on resumed talks. The RTD offers 7.5 percent wage hikes this year and next with a 2 percent fringe benefit rise, totaling 15 percent over two years, while unions press for higher pay. Drivers seek 46 percent over two years plus schedule changes. The dispute affects about 400,000 people across four counties and is ongoing despite reduced RTD costs.
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Assembly creates assistant speaker pro tempore post in Assembly
The California Assembly approved a new leadership post, assistant speaker pro tempore, by a 56 to 5 vote. Speaker Leo T. McCarthy proposed the role amid a controversy over Assembly operations. Rep John P. Quimby criticized it as an attempt to sideline Speaker pro tem Carlos Bee, while McCarthy said the plan preserves Bee’s status.
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Pioneer 11 thruster fired to aid Jupiter fly by
Controllers at Ames Center ignited a special thruster on the Pioneer 11 spacecraft to raise its spin rate for the December 2 Jupiter fly by. The device will boost rotation to one revolution every 11.865 seconds, aiding measurements of Jupiter’s radiation belt during an eight hour run.
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Court halts Lake Tahoe hotel plans
The U.S. Court of Appeals halted construction of two hotel casinos near Lake Tahoe at the request of California Attorney General Evelle Younger. The 960 room Hotel Oliver and 560 room Tahoe Palace face a possible permanent halt as the court maintains the restraining order while it reviews Younger’s bid. Developers Ted Jennings and Oliver Kahle are barred from grading excavation tree-cutting or other site work.
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California Senate committees advance housing bonds and other bills
Governmental Organization approves 200 million in housing bonds for low and middle income Californians. Insurance revocation and fines proposed for drivers without coverage. Midwifery legalized. Physical education requirement for high school students slated to be removed. AB2966 AB2656 AB3159 SB1471 SB133 SB1746 listed with sponsors and vote tallies.
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Haldeman heckled but says little on civil suit visit
In Charlotte H R Haldeman faced hecklers during a two hour deposition in a $13 million civil suit filed by protestors barred from a Nixon speech. He smiled frequently and stated he would not comment on advice of counsel while meeting with attorney George S Daly Jr. and the 21 plaintiffs.
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Copper pennies lose value as market dives and fears rise
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says copper pennies will not gain value from higher prices or numismatic interest. Copper met al prices plunged from 1.52 to 0.82 per pound while U S Mint continues producing pennies. Separate notes report Watergate related court actions with Haldeman and allies facing depositions in Charlotte and Washington with secrecy orders in force.
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Reward Offered for Vandalism Information in Lompoc
The Lompoc Farm Bureau offers 200 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals who damaged property and crops. Call your local sheriff with any tips.
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