Californians weigh sales tax to fund quake relief
Bay Area recovery continues after the October quake as lawmakers plan funding. About 30,000 seek emergency housing, grants, and loans while a poll shows 52 percent backing a temporary sales tax hike. Gov Deukmejian proposes a quarter cent levy for 13 months to raise 800 million. Congress has approved 3.5 billion for relief. road and bridge repairs projected at 1.8 billion. schools report limited damage but over 50 million in repairs needed.
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First flag burning test tests new flag protection act
Protesters led by Gregory Johnson burn flags on the Capitol steps to challenge the Flag Protection Act of 1989, claiming it violates First Amendment rights. Four demonstrators, including Johnson, were arrested for violating the new law and related charges as police extinguished the flames. Johnson’s prior 1984 conviction was officially dismissed by a Dallas County judge.
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