California school finance plan sparks tax hike debate
In Sacramento, the Brown administration and the Legislative Analyst’s Office clash over whether an $8.8 billion school finance package would trigger a tax increase in three years. Analyst Vickerman warns of deficits up to $1.3 billion by 1981 82, while Finance Director Bell predicts surpluses early and argues no tax rise. Assembly Speaker McCarthy says no tax hike is likely.
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Discrimination suit against CBS KNXT certified as class action
A federal judge certified a discrimination case against CBS and KNXT as a class action. Melinda Cotton, who left KNXT after 18 years, filed the suit last year alleging bias in hiring and promotion of female employees.
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European railway design urged for American cities
UMTA chief Richard S. Page urged American cities to model light rail systems on European streetcar networks to revitalize urban areas and curb pollution. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. O Neill backed increased funding to 2.8 billion by 1982 amid calls for federal transit commitment.
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Famed banker Gleason begins three year prison term
John S. Gleason Jr. arrives at Marion prison to serve a three year sentence for bank fraud. The ex head of the Veterans Administration and former American Legion leader pleaded guilty to concealing his interest in a firm that obtained a 528000 loan and recording a 60000 check as a loan to a third party. Several banks pursue Gleason deposits and Ettelson debts, with Ettelson dying December 9 and leaving millions in loans unpaid.
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Ex-test pilot eyes world speed record with self built jet
Darryl Greenamyer, former Lockheed test pilot, built a private F104 jet and seeks an altitude speed record. FAA bans takeoff from Van Nuys while denying an exemption for civilian supersonic flights. He hopes to fly over Nevada testing grounds and challenge the MiG Foxbat record, but faces disciplinary restrictions and population-area limits.
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Fishermen blame over regulation for stifling tuna gear ideas
San Diego reports that fishermen say federal rules curb new gear to reduce porpoise deaths in tuna seining. Manuel Vargas of the Saratoga cites fear of costly regulation. affidavits from 16 fishermen support the charge at a hearing before Administrative Judge Frank Vanderheyden.
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Legislature Grants Itself Tax Break In Conformity Bill
The California legislature amends AB302 to exempt lawmakers from state taxes on living expenses. The measure says a legislator's home is in his district, not Sacramento, while federal rules previously taxed the $35 daily per diem for five years.
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UPI
Willie Brown Jr
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Sacramento policy roll call and bills snapshot
Today in Sacramento reports a string of proposed laws and votes. AB453 Antonovich seeks disclosure of major campaign contributors, AB418 Fazio aims to curb milk price regulation, SB134 Johnson pushes pay raises to legislators, AB1366 Duffy targets physician education repayment, SB807 Holden allows minor consent for rape treatment, SB357 Dills defends school publications freedom of the press.
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D-Gardena
Burned Mexican boy goes home
An eight year old Mexico boy whose badly burned body was treated here is being flown back to his hometown of San Luis after four months of free medical care. Juan Ramirez Castillo has had three operations at the St. Francis Burn Center since arriving April 19. A private jet donated by Giorgia Corp will fly him home. He was originally brought to San Francisco by a Flying Samaritans volunteer from San Diego.
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UPI
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San Luis
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San Diego
California to bar vehicle registration over unpaid parking tickets
California motorists with unpaid parking fines face renewal denial as DMV starts in January to block registrations until all tickets are paid. The program aims to recover about 15 million dollars yearly from roughly 1.2 million unpaid violations and adds a 2 dollar per ticket handling fee. Walter Pidgeon improves to serious but stable condition after hospitalcare in Santa Monica.
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UPI
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Brown signs bill ending milk price controls
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB418 repealing the state Food and Agriculture Department authority to set minimum milk prices at retail and wholesale levels. The move follows opposition from consumer groups and a relieved administration, with price regulations deemed antiquated and shown to raise costs.
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UPI
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