Space shuttle policy shift fuels two-site plan debate
Task force leaders backed a March plan to promote shuttle adoption with Florida while pursuing dual launch sites at Vandenberg and Matagorda. Critics say the Ambassador Hotel meeting marked a retreat from California goals as NASA signaled a two-site approach, tying Congress support to Florida alignment.
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Baby receives pacemaker at two months old in California
Doctors at Children's Hospital Oakland report Nicole Kruljac, born with complete heart block, received a permanent pacemaker on May 4 after a temporary device. The twin sister is healthy. The tiny battery sits under the skin in her upper abdomen and should last about two years before replacement.
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Suit dropped against police over antiwar picket beatings
ACLU lawyers dropped a class action alleging police beatings of antiwar protesters outside Nixon campaign HQ after Judge Charles H Church ruled key witnesses could not be excused. Ronald Kovic, paraplegic Vietnam veteran, claimed he was dragged from his wheelchair and beaten. The suit also named Dr Robert Baker as choking victim.
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California Tax Shift Aims to Aid Homeowners and Schools
Governor sent a 1.3 billion tax shift to the legislature pledging long promised property tax relief for homeowners and increased state funding for California schools. The budget plan proposes 7.79 billion for state government in 1972 73 while earthquake safe bond passage rules are loosened to a simple majority.
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