Berkeley Smoking Ban Sparks Free Choice Clash
Berkeley debates a sweeping anti smoking ordinance that bans smoking in most public places including offices and shops. Critics say the rule overreaches while supporters argue it protects nonsmokers. Barbershop owners seek exemptions. the city hints at backtracking amid vocal opponents and a court challenge claim.
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UC Berkeley
Three men nabbed in $7 million counterfeiting plot
U S Secret Service arrested Elvin Baker Steven Blash and Robert Lewis in Los Angeles area sting at Vanguard Automated Graphics 10013 Bloomfield St. They seized about 150000 in partly printed counterfeit bills and charged the trio with counterfeiting. The investigation traced a plan to circulate seven million in bogus currency in Mexico as agents described the fake notes as poor quality.
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Los Alamitos
Mexico
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Secret Service
Los Angeles
Powis
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San Diego
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Bloomfield St
Robert S. Lewis
Panorama City
Lowis
California
Bond funding of LNG depot eyed
SACRAMENTO AP A state bond issue could be more than 1 billion cheaper than private financing for an LNG terminal, says state Auditor General John Williams. Western LNG Terminal Associates warns that more information is needed before backing bond financing. Williams suggests a ballot measure to let voters decide financing, noting the water project set a precedent with $1.75 billion in state bonds repaid from water sales.
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Western Lng Terminal
Indonesia
Alaska
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Pavifi¢ Gas & Electric Co
Southern California Gas Co
Assaults admitted by black Marine at Pendleton court martial
One of nine black Marines facing renewed court martial pleas guilty to assault and conspiracy charges in a bar raid on white Marines at Camp Pendleton. Lance Cpl. Rickey C. McGilvery of Dallas reduced counts to simple assault and conspiracy to commit simple assault. Six whites were hospitalized. investigation found no base Ku Klux Klan membership.
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Rickey C. McGilvery
Dallas
California antismoking drive seeks state referendum
In Berkeley the antismoking crusaders plan a statewide vote to ban public smoking next year. They must collect 300,000 signatures from registered voters, a tough task, and propose exemptions such as smoking at derby games, boxing matches, and rock concerts. Supporters say the marijuana at rock fests exemption is a political ploy.
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Berkeley
California
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