San Fernando's 71 quake reshaped town resolve and rebuilding
San Fernando, California recounts the 6.5 magnitude February 9, 1971 earthquake that killed 65 and damaged 1,520 homes. Despite widespread destruction, less than one percent moved away as residents rebuilt with SBA loans and community efforts. Local officials note the town flourishes again with renewed civic interest.
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Newsmen face possible jail for shielding jury transcript source
Fresno Bee editor George F. Gruner and reporters Joe Rosato and William Patterson were found in direct contempt for refusing to reveal how the paper obtained a sealed grand jury transcript tied to Fresno City Councilman Marc Stefano bribery case. Sentencing could run 50 days to four and a half months, with possible fines up to $500 per count.
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California Assembly seeks pay as you drive auto insurance plan
Sacramento lawmakers Edwin L. Zberg and Charles Warren propose a six cent per dollar gasoline tax plus license fee increases to fund state or private auto insurance. Vehicles would receive 15000 to 30000 liability and 1000 to 1000 medical and wage loss coverage. Funds fund a state pool.
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McCarthy Won't End Thursday Floor Sessions to Suit GOP
Assembly Speaker Leo T. McCarthy said he will not yield to GOP pressure to start Thursday floor sessions earlier so members can catch flights home for the long weekend. He repeated there are no plans to cut Sacramento's four day work week, citing nonconflicting committee meetings and weekly Monday and Thursday floor sessions.
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Governor appoints new heads to state agencies
The Governor named Raymond Procunier as chairman of the Adult Authority and Jerry Enomo to succeed him as Corrections Department Director. Herman Sillas becomes director of the DMV and Arnold S. Sternberg heads Housing and Community Development. Senate Education approves $80 million to aid school districts. New mileage rule requires 18 mpg for government vehicles starting Sept 1 1976. An advisory stock-ownership panel is created. Medical patients must be fully informed before sterilization under AB214.
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East Coast snowstorm relief as power restores
Ferocious East Coast blizzard eased to light snow with power restored in many areas. South Boston apartments lacked heat, 3500 residents affected. schools closed in Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. Snow totals reached six inches in Boston and up to 10 inches in western Massachusetts. Vermont and New York also hit by heavy snowfall. Traffic slowed in Chicago and delays at O'Hare persisted as another Midwest storm moved through.
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Insurance firm seeks 384 percent rate hike for Argonaut plans
An insurance firm that covers malpractice for about 4000 Northern California doctors proposes a 384 percent increase in Argonaut Insurance Co. rates. Argonaut, Menlo Park, said group plans would be canceled May 1 and declined to estimate how many doctors would qualify for preferred risk individual coverage under the higher pricing.
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