State workers seek 11.8 percent pay hike
The State Personnel Board proposes an 11.8 percent raise starting July 1 at a cost of 193.4 million dollars, averaging 8.5 percent in pay plus 3.3 percent more in benefits. The California State Employer Association criticizes the plan while Matheny cites potential for higher asks. Details on exact raises by group to come after budget decisions.
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Sacramento
UPI
State Personnel Board
California
CSEA
John Matheny
Matheny
Mission Federal
Postmaster General Klassen to quit amid controversy
Elmer Theodore Klassen 66 announces resignation set for February 15. He faces House subcommittee findings of deficiencies and possible bribery probes tied to a $20 917.67 consultant fee and a $74 000 postal contract. FBI and Justice Department investigations loom as critics allege favoritism and misuse of funds.
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Washington
UPI
Elmer Theodore Klassen
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
U.S. Mail
Postal Service
England
Klassen
House
Charles H. Wilson
D-Calif
General Accounting Office
Martin E. Segal Co
Postal Service Aid of Governors
GAO
Justice Department
Jack Anderson
FBI
Legal Co
Anderson
Nixon
Limousines become official state cars for California officials
Three California constitutional officers adopt limousines as state cars. AG Evelle Younger buys two 1975 Lincoln Continentals for 18 792 dollars. Secretary of State March Fong Eu seeks 5 250 dollars for a 1973 Cadillac. Controller Ken Cory requests a 3 455 dollar yearly lease for a GMC Suburban to access rugged Lands Commission areas.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Evelle J. Younger
Jesse Unruh
March Fong EU
Assembly
Ken Cory
State Lands Commission
Cory
Land Commission
Frost Fryes Valley Citrus Crops in Two Freezes
In the San Joaquin Valley two subfreezing spells left millions in frost damage to citrus. Officials report at least 22 percent of Tulare County and 31 percent of Fresno County crops harmed, with full losses from the December 23 freeze still under assessment.
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Fresno
UPI
San Joaquin Valley
Tulare County
Fresno County
Nixon at 62 in isolation amid Watergate fallout
Richard Nixon, 62, remains confined at his San Clemente estate facing illness and mounting money troubles after the conviction of his top aides. His daughters left for Christmas. a slim staff, and advisers urge possible sale of the Key Biscayne estate and a planned presidential library.
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San Clemente
Calif
UPI
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Julie Eisenhower
Tricia Cox
Ron Ziegler
Long Beach
Naval Hospital
Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Baruch Korff
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