California drinking age amendment killed in committee
The California Assembly Constitutional Amendments Committee rejected Assemblyman Robert Nimmo's 18 to 20 year old drinking bill on a 2-2 vote. Barbara Mayne, a Fair Oaks housewife, condemned lawmakers as ashamed for considering legalization. The measure faced potential voter action if not advanced.
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State Senate
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Wilber Korfhage
American Council On Alcohol Problems
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Overcoming blocks in learning a second language
The article argues that translation can aid language learning but overuse blocks progress. It stresses thinking in the target language and outlines Joan’s method: study meaning first, read without English, practice aloud, then speed up to conversational pace. Practice with peers or alone, and repeat daily to form automatic comprehension.
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Study to decide if CSUN should get new medical school
The Assembly approved a study to consider building a medical school at California State University Northridge. Supporters cited potential new federal funding while critics called it a backdoor push to create state university medical schools. Asm Leroy F Green noted the split vote and Assemblyman Hubert C Chine’s measure. Willie L Brown Jr. added caution that education need not change.
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California State University
Northridge
University of California
Leroy F Greene
Sacramento
Hubert C. Chine
Canoga Park
Willie L. Brown Jr
San Franci Sto
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