Brown administration stalls California school inflation aid plan
The Brown administration opposed SB89 delaying action on the $80 million inflation aid measure for schools. Senate Finance Committee vote 7 to 4 to push to next month. Senator Dills defended the bill as modest relief while critics warned of tax increases and future deficits.
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Gardena
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Dean forecasts Ford pardons for Watergate aides
John Dean, in Cambridge at MIT, says it is conceivable Ford could pardon John Mitchell H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman. He notes minimal chance of escapes from prison but hopes they cooperate with prosecutors to seek sentence reductions. Dean cites ambition as his motive in the scandal.
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Elsie Carper
the Post
Susan
David Hume Kennerly
Stockholder's suit on political gifts at Phillips Petroleum
A stockholder sues Phillips Petroleum in federal court claiming more than 1.4 million dollars in illegal political contributions were hidden from investors and the IRS since 1964. The suit seeks an injunction, dismissal of directors aware of the fund, a special master, restitution, and reimbursement of legal costs. Named defendants include board members Adams, Martin, Minter, Brookley, Douce, Johnstone, Kittrell, Roberts, Sears, and Mouchin.
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L.H. Johnstone
C.M. Kittrell
W.A. Roberts
Robert N. Sears
John M. Mouchin
Brown plan to speed logging reviews draws fire in Assembly
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr plans to speed state logging approvals, but lawmakers call it unnecessary and an overreach. Critics say the move weakens legislative and judicial authority as environmental reviews and the Forest Practice Act are integrated into a new process. A five day review, ten day action timeline, and potential Board of Forestry appeal outline the proposed system.
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Assembly Committee
Claire Dedrick
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Charles Warren
Los Angeles
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Humboldt County
Dedrick
Resources Agency
State Board of Forestry
Brown vows no tax increase in coming year
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. defended a no tax hike stance after a private Senate meeting described as the start of dialogue with lawmakers. Democrats cheered as he emphasized addressing state problems without additional spending, naming closing tax loopholes and education and public employee salaries.
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Los Angeles
Roberti
California
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San Diego
Mills
Nuclear energy debate at California Medical Association session
Dr Norman Rasmussen and Dr John W Gorman debated nuclear power risks at the California Medical Association convention in Los Angeles. Gorman warned of plutonium environmental hazards and urged shutdown. Rasmussen argued waste is manageable and public exposure from plants is minimal.
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UPI
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Ehrlichman to Work With Indians in Pueblos Penitence
Convicted Watergate figure John Ehrlichman plans to aid New Mexico's Pueblo communities on land and water issues as a form of penance. Some Indian leaders welcome the offer, while Rep. Leo Watchman opposes any such work amid Ehrlichman’s tarnished image. Ehrlichman received a 30 month to eight year prison sentence after rejecting a proposed exchange.
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New Mexico
White House
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Ehrlichman
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Pueblo Governors Council
Leo Watchman
San Juan
John Sirica Friday
Assembly rejects longer three day weekends for lawmakers
In Sacramento, the Assembly defeated Republican John Briggs plan to hold Thursday sessions in the morning. The 48-13 vote kept the current afternoon Thursday schedule set by Speaker Leo McCarthy. The change would have extended weekend time for legislators, angering some who miss district time and, for some, Thursday golf.
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U.S. lifts decade-old arms embargo on India and Pakistan
The United States ends a 10 year ban on arms sales to India and Pakistan. State Department says sales will be cash only and on a case by case basis to avoid an arms race. Indian and Pakistani leaders voice opposing views noting past conflicts and external influence.
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Pakistan
State Department
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Aul
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U.S.A
Subcontinent
Sahabzada Yaqub Khan
Indians seize Fairchild plant on Navajo reservation
Rifle carrying Indians took over the Fairchild Corp electronics plant in Shiprock New Mexico on Monday demanding rehiring of 140 Navajo workers and an inquiry into the nearby Public Health Service hospital. The takeover follows mass layoffs since January affecting up to 1,000 Navajos.
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Navajo Tribal Council
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Tenure rule for small districts and carpool plans debated
In Sacramento on February 24 1975 the Assembly considered tenure for teachers in small districts after three years of service and discussed afternoon floor sessions on Thursdays. Bills AB312 and AB918 were noted along with no major action on Navajo reservation development as two power plants and planned coal gasification near Shiprock drew tribal police oversight and a 300 employee work return halt.
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Firebaugh
Senate
Berman
Los Angeles
Shiprock
Roland Dart
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