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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
2
Gov. Reagan signed a bill restricting state business with firms that violate air and water pollution laws. The measure, authored by Assemblyman John Miller, D Berkeley, allows the state to halt contracts with noncompliant companies until they meet environmental standards.
In a Christmas message from Sacramento Gary Reagan cites Christ’s legacy as not miraculous but yielding miracles. He stresses the gift to mankind is faith hope and love in a period tone suitable for a holiday address.
Planned Parenthood in Los Angeles says it will defy Governor Reagan by continuing to provide birth control information to teenage girls. Norman Fleishman calls the veto unconscionable amid venereal disease outbreaks and rising teen pregnancy in California. The legislature passed a bill allowing minors to obtain information from physicians without parental consent. Beilenson plans to reintroduce it.
Supervisors urge the federal government to continue paying full subsidies for 775 social workers slated for demotion and 10 eligibility slots on January 1. They warn the county would lose 1.5 million dollars annually if demotions reduce eligibility staffing and federal reimbursements. A court injunction battle by the Social Service Union Local 535 aims to halt transfers, with a ruling expected December 29.
Supervisors approve a seven member investment board for the county employees retirement fund assets totaling over $1 billion. Public members receive $100 per meeting with a cap of three monthly meetings. Appointees are Ray K. Cherry Lauren Conly and J Smith Miller. terms begin January 1.
Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke said the Reapportionment Commission will begin drafting legislative redistricting plans even after the State Supreme Court blocked adoption of any proposals. He emphasized independence from the Legislature and executive branch, while Secretary of State Brown warned of chaotic elections next year without judicial guidance. The plan shifts McCloskey to a new district excluding Santa Cruz County, forcing a potential run in updated areas.
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