California Voter Turnout Sparks Call for Federal Regulation
Former California voters seen turnout drop in the general election with 82.13 percent of 10.4 million registered voters voting. Secretary of State Edmund G Brown Jr cites apathy and early projections as factors. He urges federal law mirroring California Election Code section 17021 to curb premature results broadcasting.
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California
Edmund G. Brown, Jr
Harry Truman
Thomas Dewey
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Brown
Pacific
East
Vehicle registration deadline moves earlier in February
DMV notes Feb 2 is the first Friday of the month deadline for renewals after a 1971 code change. Payments postmarked by Feb 2 avoid a ten percent late fee. after March 5 the penalty doubles. People may mail checks or pay in person at DMV offices, auto clubs or bank counters.
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George Hadley
Department of Motor Vehicles
Lompoc
Hadley
DMV
County approves Mural Room use with smoking ban
The Board of Supervisors allowed Santa Barbara City College to use the Mural Room in the County Courthouse for certain evenings. Officials noted smoke and dirt have darkened the murals but could cause some paint loss if cleaned, and a smoking ban was required. anticipated attendance up to 90.
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Board of Supervisors
Santa Barbara City College
Raymond D. Johnson
Frank Frost
UC Santa Barbara
Frost
Orice
Jost
First District
Public Works
Norman Caldwell
Board approves Jones property value cuts in county plan
County Board of Equalization reduced the market value of unfinished Westerly Stud Farms residence and gatehouse linked to Fletcher Jones estate by 125 800. Valuation now stands at 967 000 after further potential cuts and a Feb 27 hearing on a barn complex claim. Other reductions included hangars and agricultural parcels related to the estate.
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County Board of Equalization
Fletcher Jones
William Cook
John Kerr Wilson
Jones
Santa Ynez Valley
Cook
Santa Ynez County
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E.G. Waters
Atlantic Seaboard
Alaska
Hawaii
Board Okays Jones Property Reduction
Aston
England
UPI
Croome
Worcestershire
Magnavox
Pete McNett
T.A.C
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Magnave
Olser
Pine Ave
Lompoc — RE
Lompoc, Calif. A
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