Berryhill clinches narrow California Assembly win in recount bid
In Modesto California Republican Clare L Berryhill won an exacting 30 063 to 30 025 margin over Democrat Er nest LaCoste in unofficial tallies for the Assembly race. A recount was requested as officials prepare a canvass and await a survey before starting. Berryhill a 43 year old grape grower from Ceres praised the slim victory while Governor Reagan praised the outcome and urged party workers to mobilize for the June 17 Monterey County seat special election. LaCoste declined to predict if the recount would change the result.
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Reagan Keeps Door Open for Special Session
Gov Ronald Reagan signaled readiness to call a full special session if lawmakers fail to pass tax reform before adjournment. He defended the reform package amid Democrat criticism and said it would be fleshed out by sponsor Assemblyman W Craig Biddle. Reagan edged toward a decision by saying, Let me wait and see what happens.
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Leary Plans Run for Psychedelic Governor Title
Timothy Leary announces candidacy for California governor on a marijuana themed platform. If elected he would lease the office to a politician and camp at the governor’s mansion lawn in a tepee with his wife. Leary, after a high court ruling favoring marijuana possession, speaks from the Los Angeles Free Press offices urging reform and political action amid broad public reaction.
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Governor condemns Berkeley violence and calls for action
Governor Reagan denounced the Berkeley campus clashes amid arrests injuries and a death. He named SDS leaders and claimed FBI scrutiny while noting a police shooting wounded James Rector and describing extensive property damage and earlier murders and bombings linked to campus unrest.
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Donkey Race Fundraiser Set by Hertford Marquess
In Alcester England the marquess of Hertford challenges the village constable to a donkey drawn chariot race next month to raise charity funds. He planned to wear coronation robes at the reins until officials cautioned it might be improper. Bitsy the Pomeranian in Bitsy attack campaign is to get dental care.
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