California committees multiply with little oversight
The California State Chamber of Commerce reports 308 boards and commissions in the executive branch with 2,663 members, plus hundreds of advisory committees. It notes 112 new committees proposed in bills, 13 may replace existing ones, and only five have costs stated. It urges a central public record, sunset dates, time limits, and cost calculations to curb piling up committees.
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California
California State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Pit River Indians Suit Lassen Park Claim Violence Threat
In a controversial stance, Pit River Indians claim ownership of Lassen National Park and surrounding counties, threatening violence if their claims are ignored. Park superintendent Richard Boyer delayed summer opening amid rumors of renewed attempts, while editors decry politics and reflect on past land seizures and compensation.
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Pit River
Shasta
Lassen
Modoc
Richard Boyer
Student Speakers Program ad on CSCLE campus activities
Larry Sqolowsky, CSCLE Public Relations Commissioner, announces a Student Speakers Program to share positive campus programs such as Texperimental College and Child Day Care Center with the Long Beach community. Interested readers may contact him at the Associated Students Building 6101 Mast Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 40801, to discuss campus community relations.
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Long Beach
CSCLE
Texperimental College
Ated
Associated Students
Mast
Seventh Street
California
Nixon Overridden Veto Signals Shifts in Congress
The House approved the Hill-Burton hospital construction bill over Nixon's veto by 279 to 98, with Republicans split and several leaders voicing criticism. Analysts see the vote as a potential turning point in executive legislative relations, highlighting communication gaps and party dynamics within the GOP and Congress.
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Supreme Court
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Senate
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Hill-Burton Hospital
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Calif
Smith
Glendale
California
Charles 8. Gubser
Gilray
White House
Gubser
Smitws
Jin
Eisenhower
Paper tiger accuse Nixon on desegregation policy debate
National Education Association president Fisch er charges administration hesitations on school desegregation fueled a Southern segregationist revival. He cites HEW veteran Paul Billing and a series of admin moves delaying court ordered desegregation, with uncertain policy and potential legal actions set for July.
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Paul Billing
HEW
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Charlotte
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Supreme Court
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