Unruh Proposes Broad Conflict of Interest Law in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Assembly Democratic leader Jess M. Unruh unveils a comprehensive conflict of interest bill. It bans officials from owning more than a tenth of 1 percent in businesses they regulate and requires annual financial disclosures plus three reports detailing big contributions. He says the measure applies from city council to governor and promises to restore public trust amid ongoing political controversy.
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Freezing Temps Strike Southland In Severe California Cold
Subfreezing temperatures and gusty winds hit southern California after three rainstorms left at least 96 dead. The Weather Bureau warned against storm rumors while rainfall was minimal. Damages across six counties reached 125 million dollars as rivers swelled and ports closed. In Los Angeles tap water appeared milky from storm runoff. officials approved 30000 dollars to clarify reservoirs with aluminum sulfate.
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Sirhan Defense Seeks Bias Probe of Los Angeles Grand Jury
Defense for Sirhan B. Sirhan asks Los Angeles County judges to testify or fill questionnaires to challenge the 23 member grand jury that indicted him for RFK murder. The motion claims underrepresentation of low income minority groups and due process violation under the 14th Amendment. The prosecution counters the grand jury showed no prejudice.
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Ag teachers state Cal Poly workshop
Vocational agricultural teachers from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties will gather at Cal Poly on Saturday February 8 for an Audio Visual Workshop. The event is a joint effort of the Cal Poly Audio Visual Department and the California Bureau of Agricultural Education. Demonstrations include overhead projector use and slide preparation, mounting insect and plant samples in resin, camera use and selection, and single concept loop film development. Don Heaney will conduct the workshops. Emile LaSalle arranged the program.
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Nation hit by blizzards as winter tightens its grip
Across the United States a severe winter tightens its hold with Oregon under heavy snow, Minnesota declaring a state of emergency after major snowfall, Arkansas flood threats prompting evacuations, and widespread school closures and flight cancellations from the icestorm. Dozens of accidents and injuries accompany the perilous conditions. The West and Central Plains see relative relief while the Northeast endures freezing rain and ice.
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Six Die in Placer County Fire in Sacramento Valley
Placer County investigators work to determine the cause of a blaze that killed six people in Sheridan California. Victims include two sets of twins Raymond and Raylene Schoenhoff 6 Chris and Craig Schoenhoff 12 Karen Black 15 and grandmother Elizabeth McCarthy. Sheriff deputies found the family as they responded to the fire.
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Bentley to honor Olympic horse Mister Softee at banquet
In Bentley England the town plans a banquet with guest of honor Mister Softee the bronze medal winning horse from Mexico City 1968. The horse will have his own ice cream barrel and a patch of edible grass while guests dine in the same room.
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Restraining Order On SF State Demonstrators
A San Francisco Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order barring demonstrations by student strikers at San Francisco State College and limited pickets to five per entrance with five feet of separation. Police arrested nearly 500 during a campus crackdown as militant leaders called for a large today protest.
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Red Cross explains flood relief options
Red Cross officials outline two forms of aid for flood damaged properties emergency assistance for food shelter clothing or medical care and assistance after emergency for rebuilding and ongoing needs. Contacts provided for immediate help and further information.
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Navy blast cause of Enterprise disaster update
Exhaust from a cart used to start jet engines overheated and ignited a Zuni rocket attached under a plane on the carrier Enterprise. The fire killed 27 sailors and pilots south of Hawaii, with $6.4 million in damages to the nuclear powered ship.
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