Coffee boycott gains in the face of rising prices
UPI reports mixed views on a coffee boycott as prices soar to five dollars per pound by year end. Brazilian producers warn the real shortage is looming amid stockpiling, while Chicago and New York officials call for investigations and say the impact varies. The Days of Our Lives cast pivots to tea as prices bite.
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California death penalty vote eyed in 45 days
Sacramento United Press International reports Assembly Crim Justice Chair Ken Maddy predicts a key vote on reinstating the death penalty in California within 30 to 45 days after the first hearing. The panel weighs constitutional issues while experts urge safeguards for indigent defendants and court review of penalties. Proponents foresee time to organize efforts regardless of a potential veto.
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Measles Epidemic Declared in Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles health officials declare a measles outbreak an epidemic with one death and 350 cases since Oct 15. Dr. Shirley Fannin notes peak period remains over a month away as 18 month old recovers from encephalitis and a 9 month old died at Harbor General Hospital.
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300000th personalized license plate goes to Daly City duo
The 300000th plate 4MA4PA was bought by Janice Hill of Daly City for her parents Mr and Mrs Monte Hill. DMV says since 1970 plate sales have raised 14.5 million for environmental programs. Plate costs include a 25 dollar one time application fee 10 dollar yearly renewal and standard registration charges. Plates cap at six characters.
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Eli Lilly, insulin pioneer, dies at 91 in Indianapolis
Eli Lilly 91, instrumental in turning the Indianapolis firm into a global pharmaceutical giant, died Monday at Indiana University Medical Center. The grandson of founder Col Eli Lilly, he spent over 80 years with the company and helped develop insulin and other drugs now widely used.
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Sacramento Legislative Notes On Bills And Approvals
The governor signed a bill to set an upcoming meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee. SB123 by Garcia would speed up state project permits. SB166 by Johnson would exempt small districts from the free lunch mandate for needy children. SB170 by Roberts would restrict government record keeping on individuals. AB181 by Lewis would authorize a 2.93 million loan to the South Coast Air Quality District. AB282 by Torres would tie auto insurance premiums to driving records. AB289 by Vasconcellos would allow special license plates for blind vehicle owners.
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Unruh cleared in donation case details
California Attorney General Evelle Younger says the receipt of 10000 dollars by Treasurer Jesse Unruh from Dr. Louis Cella does not warrant civil or criminal action. He cites an exhaustive probe and notes furniture sale funds valued under 3000 dollars, while confirming ongoing county advisories. Ronald Reagan named to Republican State Central Committee by Bruce Nestande for a two year term. committee meets February 12-13 in Sacramento.
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