Auditor-Controller Warns County Split Could Raise Taxes
Auditor-controller William Parsons argues the north south split would raise taxes or cut services. He cites overstated base value 402 million and higher jail costs unless base lines are adjusted. He notes holding facilities, jail contracts, and staffing would affect the feasibility study and promises a final installment tomorrow.
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Alioto Awarded 350000 in Look Libel Case
San Francisco former mayor Joseph Alioto wins 350000 in a libel ruling against Look magazine owner Cowles Communications. Judge William Schwarzer found the 1969 article recklessly false linking Alioto to organized crime figures and barred punitive damages. The decision came after Alioto’s fourth damages bid.
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State Parks to brief on La Purisima Mission Park plan
State Parks officials will present to the Lompoc General Plan Advisory Committee about acquiring 215 acres of agriculture land near Lompoc to protect Mission Park entrance. The Rivaldi dairy holdings oppose the acquisition while the Farm Bureau questions taxing land for public ownership.
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U S and Vietnam Hold Talks on Ambassadors Exchange
In Paris the United States and Vietnam began talks on full diplomatic ties and expect to exchange ambassadors within weeks. Key issues include lifting the U N veto for Vietnam, U S aid for reconstruction, and condition on aid tied to progress in accounting for 800 missing Americans.
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Congress May Reject Gasoline Tax Rebate Plan
UPI reports Senator Alan Cranston says Congress may not back President Carter's gasoline tax proposal to rebate revenues, suggesting funds might better support transportation projects. Cranston met with Carter and Democratic leaders at the White House breakfast and stressed uncertainty about vetoes if the tax passes.
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Pentagon disputes energy beam threat report by Aviation Week
The Pentagon says Soviet energy beam weapons remain a remote possibility. Aviation Week had claimed the Soviets developed a directed energy beam and urged public debate while the U.S. intelligence community notes no breakthrough has been confirmed.
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Gas tax hike may be unnecessary says Carter adviser
White House energy chief James Schlesinger told Congress the proposed federal gasoline tax could be avoided if Americans curb fuel use. Senators pressed for costs as the plan aims to end price controls and add new taxes possibly raising gasoline up to 50 cents a gallon by 1981.
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Death penalty back in California after committee vote
The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee approved SB155 sending it to the floor on a 5-4 vote. Senate GOP leader Deukmejian agreed to amendments easing key provisions. He says hours were spent addressing committee concerns about the bill restoring the death penalty in California.
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