Coastal protection bill blocked by California Senate panel
environmentalists vow to pursue a ballot initiative for 1972 to bypass the legislature and governor. The Senate Natural Resources and Wildlife Committee defeated the measure 4-4, despite backing from some members and officials who called it the year’s top conservation bill.
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Senate rejects bill to raise cigarette tax for cancer research
The Senate by a wide margin defeated a bill to raise the cigarette tax by five cents a pack, aiming to generate about 90 million dollars yearly for cancer and medical research. Sen. Alan Short argued smokers should pay for health costs, while Sen. Walter Stiern opposed taxing smokers.
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FBI Overhauls Top Ranks Under Hoover Control
FBI quietly reshuffled almost half of its senior staff over recent months under Director J Edgar Hoover. William C Sullivan a longtime ally and former top aide retired after a bitter fight over proposed changes. Officials declined comment on promotions and retirements carried in The Investigator magazine.
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Lompoc Mental Health Association Plans Election Meeting
The annual meeting and election of officers for the Lompoc Mental Health Association will be held tomorrow at noon at the Bethany Lutheran Church Social Hall 135 South E. Richard Jacoby president says a buffet luncheon will be served by the Lutheran Ladies Guild. Nancy Fitch will describe association activities Florence Robinett will discuss the Community Friends Program and Delores McEmurry will report on the Friendship Club Christmas Candle project at the Association House on South B Street Dr. Wallace Ault from County Mental Health Services will outline available county services in Lompoc. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
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School finance bill sent to Senate committee
A bill proposing 256 million dollars for California school finance was forwarded to a select Senate committee examining new funding options for schools.
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Rehnquist charged with harassment in 1964 voting
Affidavits allege Supreme Court nominee William H. Rehnquist harassed black voters at two Phoenix precincts in 1964. Rehnquist denies wrongdoing, calling the claims false. the Justice Department also disputes the charges. Massachusetts Senator Bayh says the committee should investigate while flagging no opposition to Powell’s nomination.
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Governor Signs Bills Expanding Drug Treatment and Education
United Press International reports in Sacramento that the governor signed measures authorizing methadone maintenance for releasees from the California Rehabilitation Center, expanding year round school trials, mandating drug education in state adopted texts, and urging emission controls for older vehicles. Notable votes and vetoes include marijuana reclassification rejection and abortion record-keeping by the Health Department, with several measures awaiting governor action.
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Dust storm clearing mars Mariner 9 eyes new surface shots
Astronomers report the great Martian dust storm easing and Mariner 9 adjusting its photography plan. Infrared and ultraviolet detectors confirm cloud cover possibly six miles high while scientists seek surface features through revised low orbit passes and two daily orbital photos.
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