California tax reform showdown rocks Legislature in 1972 session
The session opened with goodwill between Reagan and Democratic leaders as talks intensified over a tax-increase bill. The measure would raise ongoing revenue by 358 million and provide 150 million for sale construction, plus a 215 million windfall tax rebate to taxpayers and expanded senior citizen property tax relief. Critics argued the plan relied on shifting funds from sales taxes to balance accounts while closing loopholes for corporations and the affluent.
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Reagan
Assembly
Senate
Bob Moretti
Dean Nuys
Wet House
Gordon Col
T-India
Moretti
Saaimbleme
Seran_ Assembly Democrat
Moretli
East Los Ageles
House
Reaigan
Capitol
Chile in turmoil as anti Allende protests clash with police
Police used tear gas and water cannons as women and youths clashed with authorities in Valparaiso during a march opposed to Marxist President Allende. Rioting spread citywide after the parade, with gunfire noises reported near Allende’s residence. authorities closed Ratio Balmaceda amid claims of biased reporting. Beef shortages and rising prices compound government efforts to control meat and vegetables.
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Allende
Moneda Palace
Ratio Balmaceda
Christian Democrats
The
National Party
Mystery of changing draft classification answered
ACTION LINE explains that voluntary deferments may be changed to 1-A if the registrant is at least 20 by year end, with a postmark deadline of December 31 and registered mail advised. For non voluntary deferments like SY, changes are not allowed. A reader also learns subscription tracer work confirms resolved issue and potential refund or alternate magazine if needed.
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Selective Service
C.W
Long Beach
Washington, D.C
Boys
Publishers Service Co
California
P.O
Sausalito
Calif
Action Line
Audience Complain About Film Advertised As Wilderness
A reader from Seal Beach voices disgust over The American Wilderness claiming it misleads viewers by portraying hunting as harmless. The letter argues the narration degrades wildlife, urging others to avoid this so called wilderness picture and condemning trophy hunting imagery.
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R. G
Seal Beach
Back pay bill eyed in House
The House debates retroactive pay raises amid administration resistance and labor pressure. A Senate provision would allow pre freeze deals if not grossly inconsistent with the 5.5 percent guideline. White House objections persist to a broad retroactive pay clause and wage control exemptions for media and publishers.
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Nixon
Organized Labor
Senate
Waite House
Afl-Cio
Seid Labor
House
White House
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Butz Gains Approval as Farm Chief Amid Opposition
Senators prepared to confirm Butz despite opposition from two farm groups, citing tradition of presidential choice. Critics warned his record as assistant secretary under Benson and Purdue board ties to agribusiness could force consolidation and keep prices low.
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Butz
Farmers’ Organization Union
National Farmers
Ezra Taff Benson
Purdue
Dendy Named Executive Officer of California Water Board
Dendy, head of the Santa Ana Watershed Planning Agency, will become the state Water Resources Control Board executive officer. Jerome Gilbert, the current executive officer, announced his resignation effective February 1 at a state board meeting in San Diego.
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San Diego
Bill RB. Dendy
Santa Ana
State Water Resources Control Board
California
Jerome Gilbert
Senate floor clash over campaign finance plan and tax credits
Senate leaders clashed over a proposed public campaign finance donor checkoff and funding for presidential candidates. Republicans threatened to reject the plan as Democrats push for federal financing while Nixon criticized the idea. The panel approved tax credits for employers hiring welfare recipients, a $570 million export deferment, and Nixon power to block foreign investment credits if exporters face discrimination, but rejected extended unemployment benefits.
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Nixon
House Senate
Harris
Congress
White House
U.S
Senate
India Defends East Pakistan War Stance Amid U S Cut
India claims Pakistani raids on East Pakistan prompted Bengalis’ plight as four civilians die and 37 are wounded. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi rejects Western pressure after the United States suspends military shipments, stating India will pursue its national interest while protecting territorial integrity.
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Tripura
India
Mukti Bahini
East Pakistani Liberation Army
Minster
Indira Gandhi
U.S
Pakistan
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