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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
11
A UPI report from San Francisco notes California voters giving Nixon’s Vietnam management its lowest approval in three years. About 50 percent disapprove while 39 percent approve. A pullout option garners 55 percent support, with 38 percent opposing. Increased bombing still draws majority backing on various rationales.
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee approved Bill 609 to expand the State Lands Commission from three to seven members. Introduced by Speaker Robert Moretti, it adds four public members with four year terms, serving as expense only, while governor and legislative appointees fill the four other seats on tidelands and state land oversight.
Seattle judge Theodore Turner ruled the state must cover Ralph Williams's legal costs after dismissing a consumer protection suit against him. The decision cited improper use of public funds and lack of power to seek restitution for individuals harmed by violations. Williams had closed his Seattle dealership in 1970.
Seven Cuban refugees who entered the United States illegally from Mexico were ordered to appear in a Riverside hearing as their case proceeds toward possible deportation. Authorities cited immigration violations and the individuals’ asylum claims are under review by federal officials.
Los Angeles dispatch reports John M. Crosby founder and former president of United Republicans of California resigning amid claims the group is under John Birch Society control. He cites a San Jose convention resolution opposing Nixon and endorsing Rep. John Ashbrook, criticizing Birch members as uncompromising and inexperienced in politics.
A Los Angeles sheriff deputy crawled from a crashed helicopter before it exploded in flames in the Angeles National Forest. Sgt. Virgil McComas, the sole occupant, was aboard during prep for a summer rescue heliport project. a rotor blade struck a rock causing the crash. He was treated for minor injuries.
Assemblyman W Craig Biddle faces a runoff after missing a simple majority in the 6th state Senate race. Final unofficial totals show Biddle 37549 to Presley 31008 with three rivals far behind. Lancaster and Axelrod win spots in the 49th Assembly race. Senate vacancy in 36th District created by Gordon Cologne’s appointment.
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