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Newspaper
Red Bluff Daily News
Location
Red Bluff, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
1
County supervisors heard two budget stories. Road commissioner Lary Coleman trimmed about 170000 from this year's budget, making a 7.9 percent reduction from last year. Welfare director Paulyne Marinoff proposed next year's welfare budget up 151102, largely due to higher recipient benefits and cost of living increases, with admin costs rising only 6792.
At a county board meeting, officials debated higher caseloads and a budget they viewed as cautious amid past year losses. Auditor Marinoff defended underfunding claims, while Patterson and Lalaguna criticized projections and language toward recipients. Plumas County weighs cutting state and federal social services funding, risking lawsuits and possible county support to avert broader impacts.
The Tehama County board of supervisors and the engineers plan new talks on deputy sheriff wages and benefits. Negotiations resume at 1 30 p m July 14 with Art Savage and the Employees Association to decide direction for county staff.
The board of supervisors abandoned a proposal to close the Proberta station and transfer protection to the Gerber Volunteer Fire Department. Instead, residents will vote on a fire tax rate based on zones of benefit at next spring’s primary election. A rally of 4500 signatures opposed altering Proberta’s status. The panel also noted ongoing budget issues.
Red Bluff council moves to balance the 1974-75 budget with a 1 percentotel tax rise and parking meter fine increase to $2. A city clerk salary hike and bids for an industrial park and curb work were approved. A gate at Dog Island Park entrances will close at 11 p.m. Tornadoes and storms across the Midwest caused damage and a death in Indiana.
Brief item notes an assassination event with a beheading reported in the News Of World section. No further details provided in the readable text.
Tehama County Supervisors postpone action on a 1975-76 hospital budget request totaling 332267 dollars as they weigh the county's contribution to a 787983 dollar estimated budget. Hospital officials defend the figure, noting old equipment and needed upgrades. a special meeting is set for next Wednesday evening to decide.
In Sacramento a coalition of liberal Democrats and Republicans halted the $11.57 billion state budget with a 49-20 Assembly rejection. Five Democrats abstained, saying the plan lacks benefits for the needy, especially the elderly, while Republicans called the request bloated and in need of trimming. The Senate had approved 32-5, and Gov Brown can sign by June 30.
Fair conditions continue with a slight chance of afternoon thundershowers. Highs mid 70s today and mid 80s tomorrow, lows in the low 50s. Northerly winds 5 to 15 mph, gusts to 25 mph. Friday trends warmer with generally fair skies. River levels listed at Bend Bridge 22.0, Tehama Bridge 205.0, Woodson Bridge 169.0 feet. Sunset 8:41 p.m., sunrise 5:39 a.m. PDT.
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