Daley led Illinois delegation denied at convention seat
The Democratic Credentials Committee refused to seat the 59 member uncommitted Illinois delegation led by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, opting for challengers who largely back Sen. George S. McGovern. The 71 to 61 vote follows reform rules requiring open delegate selection processes and would boost McGovern to 41 delegate votes while Daley's side could face open caucuses.
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Reagan unveils 1.2 billion California tax shift plan
Gov Ronald Reagan outlines a bipartisan compromise to reform school finance backed by Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti. The package shifts taxes to fund public schools and property tax relief, with sales and income tax increases to finance about 1.2 billion dollars. It includes more aid for low wealth districts and an urban factor for big city schools. Weather predicts increasing low clouds and fog with afternoon sun. temperatures in the 80s to 90s and tides listed for weekend schedule.
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House approves 20 percent Social Security increase
The Senate and then the House voted to boost Social Security benefits by 20 percent effective September 1 and to raise taxes to cover the cost effective January 1. The action was attached to a bill extending the government's borrowing authority, despite signals of a possible presidential veto.
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Gas Tax Boost Triggers Lompoc Fuel Rush
Hundreds of Lompoc Valley motorists lined up as midnight tax changes raised gas prices by about two cents per gallon under a new state law extending the 5 percent sales tax to gasoline. Stations stayed busy through the night and into morning as shoppers beat the tax. The article also notes political debate over Social Security inflation, potential veto signals, and Senate action on continuing federal spending amid looming debt-limit concerns.
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Squash Seed Overgrowth Draws Family Laughs at Festival
Donnie Baird excited by a single squash seed that sprouted into a lush patch overtaking the front yard. Harry Crompe returns from a week away and learns his floral arrangement earned third prize at the Flower Festival last week.
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Milligan becomes one of state’s few women assistant superintendents
Alice Milligan rises to the number two post in the district effective today with expanded duties from Mel Wilde and a history of night-class degrees. She recalls a life of work, negotiations since 1965, and adaptation to a male dominated education world while planning future studies and diary-free reflections.
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