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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1970
Page
4
The Transportation Department proposed that all 1973 model passenger cars be limited to 95 mph, with horns and flashing lights activated at 85 mph. Speedometers would cap at 95 mph, applying to cars trucks buses and motorcycles except police vehicles. Public comments end February 26, 1971.
The Senate passed a bill to create an independent federal agency to protect consumers. The vote was 74 to 4 with opponents including Allen of Alabama and Ervin of North Carolina. The measure, now headed to the House, would empower a director and deputy, a three member Consumer Advisers Council, and authorize 50 million dollars over three years plus 47.5 million for state and local support.
San Francisco and Oakland top 1969 FBI list of 250000 plus cities with high crime rates sparking criticism from local officials. Oakland Police Chief Gain calls ratings flawed while noting agencies report crimes differently and lack uniform auditing.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez Ramirez sworn in as mayor vowing action over a 12 month term. He aims to improve police protection with stricter officer qualifications and better gear, create a bilingual information and complaint section, and establish separate juvenile detention facilities to shield youths from adult influence. He emphasizes a short term, action oriented administration.
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