Medi-Cal Gets Cautious OK From California Watchdogs
A state watchdog commission gave a cautiously positive review of California’s Medi-Cal program, noting growth and potential cost controls. The report cites improved health care prospects but confirms ongoing concerns over management and fraud prevention, with potential added funding if tighter controls are adopted.
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NAACP criticizes UC Davis ruling on white applicant admission
Virna Danson of the NAACP denounces Judge MacBride's order admitting Rita Clancy to UC Davis medical school, saying the decision ignores broader issues of discrimination and misstates program quotas. Clancy, a Russian immigrant, was admitted while the 16 of 100 seats reserved for minorities remained. The case links to the Bakke dispute before the Supreme Court.
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Malaysia Declares Policy of Survival and Civic Cooperation
Prime Minister says Malaysia will not seek regional military power but will cooperate with neighbors. Reported attacks in Devel Vocational Institute lead to lockdown of 1,125 inmates as six white inmates sustain injuries. Hossein Onn, visiting Malaysian head of state, urges cordial regional relations and meets President Carter en route to UN General Assembly.
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California GOP opposes canal pact and criticizes Ford
The California Republican Assembly adopted resolutions opposing the Panama Canal treaty and challenging former President Gerald Ford's positions. They urged the Senate to reject the treaty, applauded New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson, and criticized Ford's statements on canal control. They also reaffirmed opposition to forced busing.
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Brown Space Day satire draws space debate in Sacramento
In Co-Esoluten Quarterly a Crumb cartoon panels two characters amid huge rocket models. One line cautions against Buck Rogers dreams and urges Earthly harmony before space ventures. Brand notes Crumb’s critique may provoke discussion, saying Space Day invites critics to join the debate.
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Immigration official says undocumented population unknown
Leonel Castilla, commissioner of the INS, told the League of California Cities conference that the number of illegal aliens in the United States is not known and the facts are less than solid. He warned that many assumptions about costs and numbers are guesses amid calls for reform.
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