Legislature delays redistricting amid court extension
Sacramento reports the California Legislature will delay redistricting until after the November elections. The California Supreme Court granted until December 31 to redraw Senate and Assembly districts, with the court retaining jurisdiction if the Legislature cannot act. Speaker Moretti favors returning post election to tackle reapportionment, while Senate compromise plans await Assembly action.
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Mendocino Voters Hear Daily Journal Propositions Advice
The Daily Journal urges Mendocino County voters to consider 10 state propositions on Tuesday. It backs Proposition 1 for a $250 million veterans bond and Prop 2 for school building aid. It opposes Prop 3 on counsel yes/no debate and Prop 4 to place presidential candidates on the June ballot. Others receive no recommendation.
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California
Primary elections shape county and state races
Voters in supervisorial districts 1 2 and 4 decide county leadership for four years while all county voters choose party standard bearers in Assembly and Congressional races. The Democrats dominate nomination choices for president with McGovern Humphrey and possible write-in Wallace. Nixon appears favored for California GOP delegation. Tomorrow’s primary is a prelude to November with notable impact.
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New Books at the Library Feature Crime and Safety Titles
The library adds Gerald Frank’s American Death on Martin Luther King Jr. and James Earl Ray, Norah Lofts’ Out of the Dark, and Edward Fales’ About Car Safety. The list highlights true crime, a Victorian domestic mystery, and a practical guide on driving safety.
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Martin Luther King
James’ Earl ‘Ray
Edward Fales
Norah Lofts
California Porno Boom Linked to Organized Crime Says Police
This three part report links a rising adult material market in California to organized crime. Police in Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego report sharp rises in phonography arrests and expanding erotic theaters and stores fueling multimillion dollar profits.
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Copley News
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San Diego
San Francisco
Jack Wilson
Hollywood
Ard
Sacramento
Randy
San Jose
Sandy
New York
U.S
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Special Services
Vice
Shaughnessy
California weigh two year legislative sessions move ahead
In Sacramento California voters may decide if the Legislature should switch to biennial sessions from December after elections to November two years later. The plan would allow limited bill carry over and require a two-thirds yes vote in the Senate to reach the ballot.
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Assembly
Senate
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D-Van Nuys
Bob Monagan
R-Tracy
James Mills
San Diego
Fred Marler
Redding
House of Origin
California bill would authorize two grand juries per county
Sacramento News Service report notes Assemblyman Edwin L. Zberg wins passage of a measure to permit two grand juries per county one for governmental affairs and one for indictments. The bill sets random selection for the rising grand jury and adjusts terms by county size. It faces support from sheriffs and courts but opposition from some groups.
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Joe Brooks Copley
Sacramento
Edwin L. Zberg
California
Z’berg
Assembly
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Peter F. Schabarum
R. Covina
Z‘herg
County Supervisors Association of California
Superior Courts
Orange
San Diego
California Peace Officers Association
Teacher bargaining rights shelved for 1972 session
Sacramento report states legislation to grant public school teachers collective bargaining rights will be shelved. The Assembly education committee recommends interim study of Assemblyman Jim Keyser's bill, sponsored by the California Teachers Association, with key provisions including exclusive bargaining agents and binding arbitration but no strikes. The Meade bill was dropped after CTA support shifted to Keyser's measure.
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Sacramento
Assembly Education Committee
Jim Keyser
Dan Fernando
Ken Meade
Doakland
California Federation of Teachers
Keyser
California Teachers Association
Winton
T Boards
CTA
McClellan faces pressure as Pryor challenge looms
Washington reports McClellan ailing in Arkansas race with Rep. David Pryor as June 13 primary run off approaches. He delays consumer protection bill action while safeguarding business ties and Arkansas banking links. Separate notes flag ITT Chile losses and leaked Hanoi messages.
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D-Ark
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House
Chet Holifield
D-Calif
Nader
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Barbs and banter inside a Monday awaiting line
A fragment captures barroom chatter about Friday misdeeds and a casual hedge-hop trip. The speaker jokes about punishment being immediate if a hijacker appears, reflecting a tense casual tone in the local setting.
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