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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

3

Reagan rejects blanket shoot to kill riot orders

Governor Ronald Reagan told junior college editors there are no blanket shoot to kill orders in California riot control. He emphasized minimum force and individual case handling, citing rapid deployment of maximum force to scenes to prevent riots and noting 14 prior uses this past summer where violence was headed off.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan California National Guard Reagan

Bill Tightening Medi-Cal Controls Cleared Assembly

Sacramento reports that a measure to tighten Medi-Cal controls was approved by the Assembly amid dispute over the program’s finances. Governor Reagan warned that rising costs could force tax increases, while Assemblyman Veneman challenged claims of a crisis and cited a recent report showing Medi-Cal adequately financed for now. Reagan pressed for further cost containment and noted a local school funding shortfall.

Sacramento Assembly Reagan John G. Veneman Modesto Medi-Cal Veneman California Mittee UPJ Assembly Rules Committee Johnson Commission On Civil Disorders Edwin L. Z’berg Crime Commission

Senate OKs sex censorship measure at state colleges

Sacramento reports that the California Senate approved a bill making it a misdemeanor to engage in simulated sex acts in college produced plays and films, tied to a probe of the Fullerton State College production of The Beard. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Lawrence Walsh, heads to the Assembly after a 21 to 2 vote, with critics deeming the play obscene.

Sacramento UPS Senate Lawrence E. Walsh Huntington Park the Beard Fullerton State College Assembly

Hayes Adds Power to Smog Measure in California

Assemblyman James A. Hayes led a floor fight to tighten smog controls requiring every new car sold in California from 1970 to meet strict exhaust standards. He deleted a delay clause, arguing feasible devices exist. The Assembly voted 43 to 24 to remove the variance and Foran’s bill, with Hayes as principal co author, proceeds next week in amended form.

Sacramento James A. Hayes Long Beach Thureday California Hayes John Fy Foran San Francisco Foran Assembly Transportation Committee Assembly Fank Lanterman la Canada Transportation Committee

Welfare cost of living hike approved in Senate

The Senate approved legislation extending a cost of living increase for welfare payments to the moderately disabled. Clair M. Burgener of San Diego backs a maximum average grant rise of 2.25 dollars monthly this fiscal year, with a 4.75 dollar monthly increase starting June 30. Governor Reagan supports the measure, costing California about 1.5 million dollars this year and 4.2 million next fiscal year.

Sacramento UPT Senate Clair M. Burgener San Diego Ronald Reagan

Hayes Amendment Sees Uncertain Fate Ahead in Legislature

The report notes that while the proposal’s fate remains unsettled, it did not seal its course and the author cannot gauge other committee members' future votes. If approved by the Assembly, the measure would proceed to the Senate for consideration.

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