California faces possible $1 billion state surplus
Assembly leaders warn a surplus of 800 million to 1 billion could finance school finance reform and property tax relief without new taxes. If the surplus fades, lawmakers warn an income or sales tax hike may be needed, potentially up to 1.5 billion.
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Missing tanker Grand Zenith search widens in Atlantic
Canadian and U S search teams expanded the hunt for the Panamanian registered Grand Zenith carrying 8.2 million gallons of heavy oil and 38 Chinese crew. The ship vanished six days ago with no distress signal as crews covered about 34 000 square miles south and southeast of Cape Cod aided by a Coast Guard helicopter Navy P3 and Air Force C 130. Weather remained good with seven mile visibility while no debris or oil slicks were found near the latest report location south of Cape Sable Nova Scotia.
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Voter initiative urged if tax relief ignored
San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson urged a voter initiative if state and legislative action fails to deliver lasting property tax relief. He highlighted city cost cuts and criticized federal and state mandates, calling for federal pay-for-new-programs laws and tax-relief funding without new taxes. He cited San Diego’s fiscal reforms as a model.
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Blustery snowstorm blankets Plains and West
A blustery storm spread from the Rocky Mountains into the Plains and Midwest bringing heavy snow and winter weather warnings. Up to four feet fell in high mountains as ski resorts rushed to open while Utah warned of avalanche danger and used howitzers to blow potential slides after a fragile new snowfall.
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Sacramento Day in Review Weaves State and Israel News
California lawmakers consider a redevelop ment referendum threshold while labor and fire safety bills move through committees. In Israel President Katzir asks Rabin to form a new government after Housing Minister Ofer’s suicide, amid a party corruption scandal. Weather updates note storms, drought effects, and upcoming snow in the northwest. Medal of Freedom awards announced for 19 recipients including Johnson, Rockefeller, DiMaggio, Berlin, and Durant.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Joe DiMaggio
Irving Berlin
Ford
Kissinger weighs top CBS post show biz move
New York Post reports Henry Kissinger, then secretary of state, could join CBS as successor to William Paley when Paley retires. Paley reportedly taps Kissinger, who is vacationing in Acapulco, but CBS denies the story.
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Gunbattle and bombing devastate Beirut amid new violence
In east Beirut a car bomb killed about 40 and wounded more than 50 as Phalangist forces fought gunmen nearby. Five people died in today’s outbreak. Authorities imposed censorship and Syrian troops withdrew from adjacent media hubs amid security crackdowns.
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