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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1972

Page

3

Reagan Approves California constitutional amendments on ballot

Gov. Reagan announced signing a bill placing 12 proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The measures, added to nine initiatives, include privacy as a right, longer legislative sessions, expanded tax exemptions for blind veterans, and the removal of two thirds vote for bonds to fund schools meeting earthquake standards. The package also covers school program flexibility, streamlined constitution duties, pollution control loans, employer awards, obsolete voter language, anti pollution equipment credits, expanded disabled veteran definitions, and calendar timing for two year sessions.

Sacramento Reagan Moutay Sen Albert T-Sacramento Radda Dodds

Sirhan Sirhan moved from Death Row to adjustment center

Sirhan Sirhan, 28, convicted of killing Senator Kennedy, has been moved from Death Row to the prison's adjustment center as part of a statewide reclassification effort affecting all Death Row inmates. Eight other prisoners share the move amid state court actions that altered his sentence to life.

San Quenting Sirhan Sirhan Hubert Kennedy Sirhan State Supreme Court California Soledad George Jackson Joseph R. O'Brien Hau U.S. District Court Robert F. Peckham

Lifeguards allege cover up of pool violence in city

Lifeguards at Los Angeles public pools accuse the Department of Recreation and Parks of hiding violent incidents to protect the department's image. They cited a deadly shooting of Willie Huggins, 18, an Expo Park lifeguard, after ejecting a rowdy swimmer. News conference named 12 pools with unreported incidents.

Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks Bonday Willie Huggins Exposition Park Huggins Tiuggins Gardena Don Alexander Lincoln Barney McTnerney Robert Gumpert Gumpert

Bangladesh Applies for UN Membership

Bangladesh has submitted a formal request for United Nations membership announced by Foreign Minister Abdus Samad in Dhaka. The move follows ongoing diplomacy and regional outreach as Dhaka signals readiness for full UN participation.

NEW Delut UPI Bangladesh United Nations Abdus Samad Daces

Mismatched Shoes Exchange and Jerky Inquiry

Readers inquire about The National Odd Shoe Exchange trading mismatched shoes for registry fees while another letter asks where to buy beef jerky in chunks and offers a home drying method. Lake Mathews recreation rumor denied by Metropolitan Water District spokesman. survey markers noted and road widening eyed.

Sang Tiese Lang NaMonal Odd Ovenn Front Walk Samta Montesa Calif Ruth Feldman Meldman Lake Mathews Riverside J.C Lakewood Metropolitan

Long Beach Social Security Office Receives Mixed Gripes

A reader replies to a letter criticizing the Long Beach Social Security office, recounting personal positive experiences with courtesy and helpful staff, noting supportive actions during her husband’s death, and urging recognition of the good workers amid a few complaints.

Long Beach Teo L.E.S Looby Beach H.jal Social Security Office Mes. C.B

California utilities valued at 155 billion by state board

The State Board of Equalization set California utilities at 155 billion in total value, a gain of 66.6 million from 1971. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph led with 51 billion, up 500 million, while Pacific Gas and Electric rose to 4.1 billion from 37 billion. Final assessment ratio is 27 percent, with other major utilities including Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric, and Union Pacific listed with gains and changes.

Sacramento UPID State Board of Equalization California Wias Pacifle “Telephone and Telegraph Pacific Gas and Sleelic Co Southern California

Bush Meets Waldheim Ahead of Peking Trip

George Bush met Monday with United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim for a general discussion on UN matters. Waldheim leaves Wednesday for his trip to Peking, aiming to brief on UN tatters before departure.

United Nations UK U.S George Bush Kurt Waldheim U.S. Sauter U.N Waldheim Peking

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