Court strikes down extension of Fair Labor Standards Act
The Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that Congress cannot force state and local governments to apply wage and hour rules to their employees under the FTCs interstate commerce power. Officials projected billions in added costs while the government argued a modest wage increase overall. Dissenters criticize the ruling as undermining congressional authority.
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William J. Brennan Jr
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John Paul Stevens
Supervisors Split Over Restoring Health Care Center
The Los Angeles County Board debated restoring funds for El Servite Health Services Center in Long Beach after voting to close it. Supervisors Edelman Karum and Ward opposed restoring the $3.2 million cut, while Hayes pushed to keep the facility with potential future cuts elsewhere. Schabarum signaled possible vote changes if other reductions are approved.
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Long Beach
Ed Edelman
Pete Karum
Baxter Ward
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Hayes
County restores health care funds boosting hospitals
Supervisors reverse about 9.7 million in county hospital cuts and restore 22 million in health care funding across Rancho Los Amigos Downey Harbor General Long Beach General, with tax-rate impact limited to 13 million of the restorations.
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Long Beach General
Navy halts F14s after four killed in crashes
The Navy grounded all 203 F14 fighters after two recent crashes at Miramar near San Diego. Four sailors died in the incidents this week, and the service paused normal flight ops pending investigation while allowing missions in emergencies.
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Raimund W. Chivers
Dr Cella Guilty on Twenty Two Felony Counts in Tax Case
Former Orange County political kingmaker Louis J Cella was found guilty in Los Angeles federal court on 22 of 23 felony charges. Co defendants Theodore Schiffman and Stephen R Evarts were convicted on 10 and six counts. The trio faced 23 counts including income tax evasion Medicare fraud conspiracy and mail fraud related to two Orange County hospitals. Sentencing set for July 19 at 10 a.m. and prosecutors noted concerns about political contributions.
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U.S
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103 aboard Allegheny jet crash in Philadelphia
An Allegheny Airlines jet with 103 aboard broke apart during landing at Philadelphia International Airport in a freak storm. No fatalities. 100 treated, 26 admitted. Pilot Carl Boyer in critical condition. National Transportation Safety Board collected cockpit recorders for study as investigators begin full inquiry. Witnesses cite heavy rain and high winds as factors.
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Brad Dunbar
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Dunbar
Frank Marchetti
Torrington, Conn
JFK Assassination Leads Sought by Staff Revealed
A U S senator discloses that JFK assassination leads are being pursued by his staff. The note references Senate activity and ongoing inquiries with page citations.
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U.S
Supreme Court splits 4 4 on adult theater zoning limit
The Supreme Court allows Detroit to restrict adult theaters and bookstores by location, upholding a 1000 foot separation rule in a 4 4 decision. Justice Stevens notes the content basis for classifying such materials, while dissenters argue the ruling undermines First Amendment protections.
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John Panl Stevens
Warren E. Burger
Byron R. White
William H. Rehnquist
Lewis F. Powell Jr
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Powell
Potter Stewart
William J.brennan Jr
Thurgood Marshall
Harry A. Lock
Stewart
Supreme Court ruling prompts zoning plan for sex venues
The Supreme Court decision allows cities to use zoning to restrict sexually oriented theaters and bookstores, potentially scattering or districting them. City officials discuss a censor board to define prohibited material and where such zones may be placed, amid state law limits and free speech concerns.
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Supreme Court
Detroit
U.S. Supreme Court
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Board of Censors
High Court
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Censoring Board
State Supreme Court
Red Flag Alert Clouds California Fire Fight
A red flag warning spread across Southern California as fires raged. Firefighters pressed containment efforts amid extreme conditions and ongoing blazes threatening communities and natural areas.
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California
Heat wave rocks Long Beach as fires burn 1800 acres
Long Beach hit 102 degrees the hottest day of the year with 64 degrees overnight. A high near 96 was forecast for Friday. Ventura County brush fires burned 1800 acres near Thousand Oaks with nine firefighters mildly injured. Air support including helicopters and air tankers aided containment.
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Thousand Oaks
Ventura County
Mars water debate sparked by Viking photos in Pasadena
New Viking orbiter images of the Martian landing area intensify debate among scientists over water carved channels versus wind erosion. Masursky says channels suggest flowing water and possible past rivers, while others warn of volcanic lava flows and weathering. Landing site planners reconsider July 4 prospects as cratering and terrain worry officials.
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Mars
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Masursky
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