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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1971
Page
3
Berkeley UC President Charles Hitch and Academic Council chair Pauw E Zinner condemn Gov Rea Ban s veto of a 27.5 percent cost of living raise for faculty. They say the move worsens stagnant incomes and living costs, threatening institutional strength and faculty retention across UC and California State Colleges.
California Senate committees killed AB 1471, a coast protection bill creating a state commission and regional bodies to regulate coastal development. Conservationists pledge political retaliation with a ballot initiative, candidate endorsements, and renewed legislation next year. They cite Reagan era opposition and developer lobbyists as key factors in the defeat.
Gov. Reagan signed a broad antismog measure mandating emission control devices on an estimated five million California used cars and trucks from 1966 to 1970. Devices must be installed by January 1973, cost up to 35 dollars, require minimal maintenance, and have a useful life of at least 50,000 miles. Exempts vehicles over 6,000 pounds gross weight.
The Senate defeated a bill to raise cigarette taxes by five cents to 15 cents per pack, aiming to generate about 90 million dollars annually for cancer and medical research. Opponents argued smokers should not bear the burden, while supporters noted medical authorities link smoking to disease. The measure failed 12 to 18 after floor debate.
In Sacramento the Assembly defeated a bill requiring bus companies to pay up to 500 dollars for lost or damaged baggage. Opponents argued the measure harmed consumers and Assemblyman John Miller Jr. denied that. the measure was turned down 30 to 19 with 11 votes short. A conference committee was appointed to reconcile the differences.
In Sacramento the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee reversed earlier defeat and approved a bill boosting insurance company tax bills by at least 11 million dollars. The move came after committee signatures were submitted under a constitutional amendment proposal to end confusion in the Legislature. The committee vote was mostly positive with one dissent.
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