Purdy Named Appointive Sheriff for Dade County Florida
News E. Wilson Bud Purdy will become Dade County Florida sheriff on December 19 as an appointed official after the November 8 vote approved the change from elected to appointive. Purdy, a former Pennsylvania state police commissioner and St. Petersburg police chief, was nominated by County Manager Porter Homer and approved by the Metro Commission in Miami. Acting Sheriff George Leppigh has filled the role since the suspension of Sheriff T. A. Buchanan, who was indicted on conspiracy to commit bribery charges.
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Kennedy Tunney tour detours to Tozeur oasis visit
Sen Edward Kennedy and Rep John Tunney extended their North Africa tour with a private stop in Tunisia to visit the Tozeur oasis. They planned to fly to Cairo but met Peace Corps workers before returning to prepare onward travel. Their talks with Tunisian President Bourguiba centered on the Vietnam War and the Palestine issue.
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Reagan oath at 12 10 am inaugurates California governorship
In a pre dawn ceremony at 12 10 am on January 2 in the California State Capitol Reagan, the Republican governor elect, will take the oath to become governor after defeating Democratic Gov. Brown. He plans an inaugural address from the Capitol steps three days later and an open inaugural hall on January 5 with tickets for sale. Meanwhile, Reagan names two young men to cabinet secretary roles as he builds his administration.
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Unruh Urges Reagan Name Me A Regent Open Hearing
A Sacramento news column reports Senator Unruh urging President Reagan to appoint William P. Clark Jr. to the UC Board of Regents and to keep open hearings. The piece ties in education policy and appointments as it discusses regents, the Assembly, and Berkeley vacancies while noting local figures in East Providence and Providence.
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Living Cost Pay Rise in Car Industry
Detroit UK reports a 0.4 percent rise in the cost of living index will trigger a three cent an hour pay boost next month for over 700,000 hourly autoworkers nationwide. The October index reached 1145, with UAW contracts mandating automatic boosts to reflect higher living costs.
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Unruh Urges Restraint by Own Party in Budget Battle
Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh says Democrats should restrain using their majority to block Ronald Reagan's budget. He notes Democrats hold large majorities in both houses and could pool votes for concessions, while expressing no intent to unilaterally exercise those numbers.
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