Califor nia State Bar delegates vote to abolish death penalty
Delegates at the California State Bar convention voted to abolish capital punishment reversing a yearlong committee recommendation. The Board of Governors could still oppose the convention’s advice to the Legislature. A moratorium bill stalled in Assembly Criminal Procedures. A poll showed 62 percent in favor, 26 percent opposed. The move could influence other states and affect appellate courts amid rising Death Rows and persistent calls for deterrence.
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School bells tell as men dodge duty in desegregation delay
SOAR officials and a Supreme Court Justice discuss delaying Mississippi school desegregation. Griswold calls it a tragedy, Finch condemns perfection, while Black urges action to end wholesale deprivation of constitutional rights. The piece reflects on 15 years since the 1954 ruling and urges federal enforcement.
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Letters to editor give youth the vote
A reader argues for extending voting rights to 16 to 20 year olds in California. Assemblyman Vasconcelos backs lowering the age, noting younger voters would inject balance and energy. Citizens for Lowering the Voting Age aims to collect 620000 signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the November 1970 ballot.
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John Vasconcelos
Santa Clara County
Los Altos Hills
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Spruce &J
Berkeley
Landmark Deering Milliken labor case outlined in hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee examines the Deering Milliken labor dispute from Darlington, tracing its 14 year saga. The NLRB ruled a plant closing tied to union activity violated labor law, while the Fourth Circuit reversed, citing Darlington’s prerogative to shut down, before the Supreme Court remanded.
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Clement Faynsworth
Supreme Court
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Darlington
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U.S. Circuit Court
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Albert Bryans
Herbert Boreman
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Whey
Darlington Textile's Long Fall From Prosperity to Liquidation
The 1950s struggle at Darlington Manufacturing Co. ends in liquidation after AFL-CIO union drive. The NLRB back pay case spans decades as 523 workers seek compensation based on post 1956 payrolls, with hearings, appeals, and ongoing legal battles through 1970 and beyond.
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Reed Johnston
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Senator Soaper on Finance and Everyday Money Issues
A quirky column-like item notes that the public struggles with complex finance concepts, comparing money to purchasable goods. It references such everyday dreams as finding sunken gold or attic valuables, and hints at tax reform concerns while lampooning familiarity with technical details.
Violence puzzle years shape modern threats and kidnap trends
A historical analysis traces a shift from clear good versus evil wars to complex threats including kidnappings and hijackings. It notes that trained, educated militants now execute politically motivated acts across Latin America and the Middle East, challenging defenses and diplomatic reach worldwide.
California Veto Session Debate Prompts Constitutional Voter Change
California lawmakers debate the value of a veto session after a 1968 constitutional overhaul. Critics say it wastes money and pulls legislators from hearings while risking partisan gridlock. Backers argue it preserves executive scrutiny. a push to repeal the veto session gains momentum with a proposed amendment.
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