Survival course before diploma in Salem and adult rights debate
A Salem teacher proposes a mandatory survival course before high school graduation covering basics like tire changes and reading timetables. Meanwhile California considers granting 18 year olds nearly full adult status, including jury service and contracts. The piece argues youth need preparation before full responsibility and rights, noting risks if thrown into adult duties too soon.
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Salem
Ore
California Senate Judiciary Committee
Alioto
San Francisco
Free press and National Newspaper Week highlighted
National Newspaper Week emphasizes the essential role of a free press in the United States. The column argues newspapers serve as watchdogs and avenues for dissent, while citizens share responsibility to uphold press freedoms and democracy.
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United States
No Fault Insurance Bill Is Killed By Senate Panel
Copley News Service reports in Sacramento that the Senate Judiciary Committee killed the no fault auto insurance bill, noting it would cut lawyers’ fees by tens of millions annually while shifting costs to injured victims. The piece argues the Legislature is heavily made up of lawyers and discusses public opinion’s power over professional elites.
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Copley News Service
Sacramento
Senate Judiciary Committee
California
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Former legislators turn to lobbying in California
Sacramento reports that retired and defeated lawmakers increasingly work as lobbyists. Ex-Sen. Richard Dolwig joined the California Association of Drugless Practitioners and later the Golden State Physical Therapy Association, among 18 others already lobbying. Notable names include Gordon Garland and Joseph Shell, with former San Francisco leaders also active. They say prior service aids clients, though old ties and debt concerns persist.
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Copley News
Sacramento
State Capitol
Richard J. Dolwig
San Mateo County
San Mateo
Colwig
California Association of Drugless Practitioners
Golden State Physical Therapy Association
California
National Association of Physical Therapy
Dolwig
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Gordon H. Garland
Assembly
California Water Association
Joseph C. Shell
John F. Shelley
San Francisco
Paul J. Lunardi
Gordon Winton
James D. Garibaldi
Daniel J. Creedon
Edward
Ted) Craig
John Begovich
Bernard Brady
Abuse of children epidemic sparks counseling bill
State Senator Randolph Collier cites 6669 California child abuse cases last year and estimates 90 to 95 percent go unreported. A bill passed the Assembly, now Senate, would force proven abusers into counseling before reunification and make it a misdemeanor not to report abuse. A county committee would study all reports of battering.
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Randolph Collier
California
Senate
Assembly
California faces housing overbuild in 1971 says finance division
California faces an overbuild of 70 000 to 80 000 housing units in 1971 as the state budget division forecasts total residential units at 235 000 to 245 000 against demand of about 164 800. The surplus, mostly higher priced apartments and single family homes, could slow construction next year. Local demand analysis by lenders is urged to avoid oversupply.
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Copley News Service
Sacramento
California
State Department of Finance Budget Division
Pentagon papers reveal Johnson era seeks to fire Vietnamese leaders
Secret excerpts of the Pentagon papers show a Johnson administration memo proposing preselected successors for prime minister Thieu and Ky, and urging removal of corrupt Vietnamese officials and ARVN officers. The document warns of leveraging U.S. support and MACV lists, highlighting political, not security, matters.
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Washington
Pentagon
Johnson
U.S
Vietnam
LBJ
Defense
Clark Clifford
Ellsworth
MACV
New Book Reviews Highlight Wide Range Of Titles
A Cape of Storms by John Gordon explores whaling life off South Africa with danger and sexual tension aboard a ship. The Court-Martial of St Calley by Richard Hammer presents a dramatic eyewitness account of a high profile court martial. Death of the Fox by George Garrett honors Sir Walter Raleigh in a tale of courage and honor. The Guild of August Fielding by Helen Tucker follows 80 years in a Baptist minister’s life toward redemption. Jesus on Horseback by John Reese blends Mooney County tales with dry western humor. Kitchens and Dining Rooms by Mary Gilliat offers decorative ideas from multiple cultures. Poisoned Power by Gorman and Tamplin warns of nuclear plant hazards. Remember Radio by Ron Lackmann recaptures classic broadcast shows. The Room-by-Room Book of American Antiques by Cynthia Rockmore guides non experts in collecting. Welcome to Our Conglomerate You're Fired by Isadore Barmash skewers big business takeovers.
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Cape of Storms
John Gordon
South Africa
St. Calley
Richard Hammer
Billy Mitchell
Fox
George Garrett
Sir Walter Raleigh
August Fielding
Helen Tucker
Jesus On
Mooney County
John Reese
Mooney
Mary Gilliat
U.S
John W. Gorman
Arthur R. Tamplin
Ron Lackmann
Cynthia Rockmore
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Chiang Kai-shek
U Thant
Khanh
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Alaska
Mike Gravel
Beacon Press
Peter McCloskey
Nixon
McCloskey
Pete
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