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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 1, 1967
Mrs. Athalie Richardson Clarke, widely-known civic leader
and wife of Thurmond Clarker chief justice of the U. S. District Court,
Southern District of California, today was named by Governor Ronald
Reagan to a four-year term on the State Board of Agriculture.
Mrs. Clarke will succeed Leo Giobetti for a term expiring
January 15, 1971.
A native of Los Angeles, Mrs. Clarke attended Otis Art
Institute and taught art school. She owns farms in Tulare County near
Farmersville and in Los Angeles County as well as holding an interest
in the Irvine Ranch in Orange County.
From 1950 to 1957 she was a member of the board of the Irvine
Co. and is a member of the board of the Irvine Industrial Complex.
Mrs. Clarke, who resides in Pasadena and Corona Del Mar,
has been active in Republican Party affairs and in numerous civic,
cultural and social organizations.
She is a trustee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Science
and Industry, a trustee of Marymont College, a member of the board
of the Florence Crittenden Home and a member of the Assistance League.
She served as chairman of the Pasadena Guild of Children's
Hospital and is a former member of the Pasadena Art Museum's board of
directors.
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34
OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
RELEASE: immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 1, 1967
Appointment of Ralph A. Nissen, PRESS rancher
who has been active in numerous agricultural activities, today was
named by Governor Ronald Reagan to the Board of Directors of the
California State Fair and Exposition.
He replaces H. C. Maginn of San Francisco for a term expiring
Feb. 1, 1971.
Nissen, 55, a native of Livermore, has operated a ranch
near Williams since 1924. With his father, he engaged in livestock
and general farming, and is owner-manager of Nissen Enterprises.
He attended the University of California at Davis and
Sacramento State College.
Nissen was regional director of the California Farm Bureau
for five years and was vice president four years. He has been a
director of the Cal Wool Marketing Association for six years and was
chairman of the State Senate Agricultural Advisory Committee and served
on the executive committee of the Irrigation Districts Assn. of
California.
In 1959 he was the California 4-H Alumni Achievement Award
winner, has been chairman of the California-Nevada CROP (Christian
Rural Overseas Program) and served on the board of the Rice Growers
Assn. of California for 22 years.
A lifelong Republican, he has been active in numerous GOP
activities and in 1964 served as State Agricultural Chairman for
Sen. George Murphy's successful election campaign.
He was a member of the People to People Agricultural Tour in
1960 which went to Russia, Poland, East and West Germany and Central
Europe and has served on numerous committees of the State Chamber of
Commerce.
Nissen has three children.
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35
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 1, 1967
Governor Ronald Reagan today nominated PRESS as
chief of the Division of Industrial Welfare, Department of Industrial
Relations.
Appointment to the $15,500-a-year post in which Miss Allee
succeeds Mrs. Florence Clifton of Granada Hills is subject to Senate
confirmation.
Miss Allee served as personnel director of Bullocks, Inc.,
in Pasadena and Westwood from 1953 until 1966. For 11 years prior to
that, she held various positions with J. J. Haggarty's, Inc., Beverly
Hills retailing firm, including a vice presidency.
From 1956 to 1960 she was a member of the California Industrial
Welfare Commission. She is a Republican.
Miss Allee was graduated from the University of Missouri and
also undertook graduate study there.
She is a member of the Personnel and Industrial Relations
Association, Inc. of Los Angeles, the Legislative Action Committee of
the Westwood Chamber of Commerce, the Personnel Committee of the
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and was chairman of the Los Angeles
Retail Stores Education Committee.
Miss Allee also is a member of the Retail Advisory Committee
of the National Retail Drygoods Association and has been active in
numerous civic and community organizations.
# # #
36
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.1.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan announced today that he
has nominated Fred C. Jennings of Riverside for the California
Highway Commission.
Jennings' name had been sent to the State Senate for
confirmation by the previous administration and Gov. Reagan
said he will resubmit that nomination for a term ending
January 15, 1969.
Jennings, 58, is president of Sun Gold, Inc., Riverside.
He succeeds the late James A. Guthrie of San Bernardino.
He was graduated from UCLA with an A.B. in 1931 and is
a member of the Board of Security First National Bank in
Los Angeles.
A Republican, he is on the Advisory Board of the
Automobile Club of Southern California and the Southern
California Water Coordinating Committee.
Jennings is married and has two children.
# # #
37/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 1, 1967
Three men were named by Governor PRESS Reagan today the
Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board.
Appointments to the $25,000-a-year posts are subject to Senate
confirmation.
George A. Jackson of Pacific Employers Insurance Co., Los Angeles,
was named to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1970, succeeding Sol A. Abrams
of Ross, whose nomination by the previous administration had never been
sent to the Senate.
Hale H. Ashcraft of Rancho Santa Fe, former Assemblyman, was named
to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He succeeds Julius Middler of
Los Angeles whose term expired.
Morton R. Colvin of San Rafael, a referee on the board, was named
to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971, succeeding John A. O'Connell of
San Francisco, whose term expired.
All three men are Republicans.
Jackson, 65, has been associated with Pacific Employers since
1947 as general superintendent and claims attorney. He is a vice
president of the firm. He joined the Kemper Group of insurance com-
panies in 1930 and served in various supervisory capacities with that
firm until 1947 except for military service during World War II.
He practiced law in 1924-25 in Atlanta, Ga., and from 1925 to 1930
was a claims investigator for a Miami, Fla., law firm. He was graduated
from Lamar School of Law (Emory University) in 1924 with an LL.B. degree
Jackson is a member of the board of Meritplan (cq) Insurance Co.,
a member of the Advisory Study Group to the State Department of Motor
Vehicles and the Legislative Committee on Transport & Commerce for
study of the state's financial responsibility acts.
His military service included work in the judge advocate's section
of the Army and as chief of the insurance section of the Manhattan
District Office in Oakridge, Tenn., where he administered the insurance
program for all industrial and residential community phases of the
highly secret atomic energy project.
He is married and has one daughter.
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Ashcraft, 46, is a native of Indiana and moved to San Diego County
in 1955 where he was a private investment consultant. He was an
automobile dealer in Indiana and Ohio before moving to California.
He was elected to the Assembly in 1962 and re-elected two years
later. In 1965, as a member of the Finance and Insurance Subcommittee
on Workmen's Compensation, he co-authored a bill adopted by both labor
and management regarding the overall reform of California's workmen's
compensation laws.
A veteran of World War II, he has been active in civic and
community activities, including service on the San Diego County grand
jury.
Ashcraft is married and has seven children.
Colvin, 43, an attorney, served as a trial referee on the board
from October, 1962 until his appointment by Governor Reagan. From
1960 to 1962 he was area counsel for the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control and for two years prior to that served as law enforce-
ment coordinator with the State Division of Forestry.
From 1950 until he entered state service, he was engaged in
general law practice in San Anselmo and San Rafael.
A native of San Francisco, Colvin received his LL.B from Hastings
College of Law of the University of California and was admitted to the
State Bar in 1949.
Colvin is married and has three children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan announced PRESS today
2.1.67
Eldredge, one of his top aides, will return to private business
after nearly a year of service, both in the Governor's campaign
for election and since then.
Eldredge's post as Assistant Executive Secretary and Special
Representative will be filled by Richard M. (Sandy) Quinn, the
Governor said. Quinn's duties as Schedule Secretary will be taken
over by Miss Patricia Gayman.
Gov. Reagan praised the contribution made by the 34 year old
Eldredge to the campaign and the administration, saying:
"Dirk has interrupted his business career with IBM for almost
a year and has been of tremendous help to us. We will miss his
hard work and sound judgment.
"However, I am grateful that Sandy Quinn has agreed to accept
this very important post. His long background in government, in-
cluding service as Executive Assistant to Sen. George Murphy, will
be of great value to me and the citizens of California."
During the Governor's primary election campaign, Eldredge
served as chairman for a portion of Los Angeles. In the general
election campaign, he was advanced to Southern California co-chair-
man.
Since the election, he assisted in the organizational phase
of the new Administration and has been responsible for organizing
the Governor's staff and for liaison with local governments and
minority groups.
Eldredge will return to IBM, his previous employer, in the
firm's computer marketing division.
"It has been an honor to serve Governor Reagan," Eldredge
said. "He has taught us all a great deal and I consider this past
year as one of the most important of my life.
"As one who has had the opportunity to serve, I would like to
urge all citizens to take time from their chosen careers and de-
vote themselves--at least temporarily--to public service," Eldredge
said.
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Quinn, 31, is a native of Los Angeles. He served as Schedule
Director during the Governor's campaign and directed Inaugural
activities in Sacramento.
Before that, he was Executive Assistant to Sen. Murphy
(R-Calif.) in Washington and was the Senator's press secretary
during his 1964 campaign for election.
Quinn served as a press aide to Richard M. Nixon during Nixon's
1962 campaign for Governor and worked in Sacramento from 1961-63
as an aide to the Republican Caucus in the Assembly and as assis-
tant to State Sen. Jack McCarthy (R-San Rafael), the GOP leader in
the Senate.
He attended North Hollywood High School and the University
of Southern California.
39/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEAGE:
Immediate
Sacramento, California
Thursday
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.2.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Caspar W. Weinberger, San Francisco attorney,
veteran lawmaker and expert on governmental organization, was
named today by Gov. Ronald Reagan as Chairman of the Commission
on California State Government Organization and Economy.
Weinberger, 49, headed the Governor's Task Force on
governmental reorganization which was formed after his
election.
"Cap's intimate knowledge of government will be of
great assistance to this administration and the Legislature
in securing for California the most efficient and economical
government possible," the Governor said in announcing
Weinberger's appointment.
Weinberger, who was graduated from Harvard University
with a B.A. and LL.B., is a partner in the San Francisco
law firm of Heller, Ehrman, White and McAulliffe.
He served in the State Assembly from 1952-58 and was
Chairman of the Government Organization Committee. He also
has been Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee
and has been active in numerous civic affairs as well as
governmental matters.
Weinberger succeeds the late Roy Sorenson of Sausalito.
Harold Furst of Berkeley was designated by the Governor
as Vice Chairman of the Commission.
Furst, Vice President of the Bank of America, was first
appointed to the Commission in November, 1963.
The Commission was created by the 1961 Legislature as
a permanent, independent board of review over activities
relating to the organization and economical operation of the
executive branch of the state government.
Reports of its findings and recommendations are submitted
to the Governor and the Legislature.
# # #
40/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.2.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the
appointment of Paul R. Hearle as Special Assistant to administer
the interim plan for judicial appointments announced earlier this
week.
Hearle, 35, will supervise the plan in which names submitted
for judicial appointments are sent on to the State Bar as well as
the Local Judiciary Selection Advisory Boards for recommendations.
He will operate out of the Governor's Office in the State
Building in San Francisco and will serve without pay.
Hearle, a partner in the San Francisco law firm of Thelen,
Morrison, Johnson & Bridges, was graduated from Yale University
with an A.B. in 1953 and from Michigan University in 1956 with
a doctor of jurisprudence degree.
He was admitted to the California Bar in 1956 and is a
member of the San Francisco, California and American bar associa-
tions. He is married, has two children and is a Republican.
41/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 3, 1967
PRESS
Governor Ronald Reagan today announced the appointment
of two Bakersfield men to four-year terms on the board of the
15th District Agricultural Association.
Howard K. Dickson, a Kern County farmer, was reappointed
to the board.
Raymond A. Mettler, also a farmer, was named to succeed
Edward D. Pearman of Bakersfield, whose term expired.
# # #
42/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Friday
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.3.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the resignation
of Edward Howden, executive officer of the Fair Employment
Practices Commission within the Department of Industrial
Relations.
Howden, who has held the position since the establishment
of the Commission, will leave Feb. 8.
William Clark, Cabinet Secretary, said Charles T. Wilson,
senior counsel, will serve as acting executive officer.
"Mr. Howden's resignation in no way diminishes the
importance of the FEPC in the eyes of this administration",
Clark said.
"Gov. Reagan has consistently recognized the problems
of California's minorities, especially in the field of jobs
and employment. We expect to increase the emphasis in this
area while continuing to work to insure equality of opportunity
for all our citizens," he said.
# # #
43/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE:
Immediate
Sacramento, California
Friday
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.3.67
SACRAMENTO--Television stations in every major population
area of California will telecast Gov. Ronald Reagan's 15-minute
"Report to the People" on Sunday, Feb. 5, the Governor's Office
announced today.
Approximately 27 television stations from throughout the
state will carry the report, either live or on a delayed basis.
Radio stations also will broadcast the report.
It will be the first live TV "Report to the People" by
Gov. Reagan since he assumed office. Two other filmed reports
of about two minutes each were distributed to the media
previously as news items.
A spokesman said Gov. Reagan will present to the people
of California, "in concise and clear terms", the problems the
state faces and the solutions he proposes to solve them.
It will be an in-depth report to the people that will
include a discussion of the serious financial crisis California
faces and an explanation of the budget the Governor submitted
to the State Legislature last Tuesday.
The report to the people will be non-partisan and is being
carried by television and radio stations in California as a
public service, the Governor's Office said.
Station KABC-TV in Los Angeles has offered the governor use
of its facilities to broadcast the report. KABC-TV will feed the
report to other stations throughout the state for either simultan-
eous, live broadcast at 5 p.m. Sunday or for delayed telecast.
Radio stations throughout California also will be able to
pick up the governor's report and feed it to their listeners.
The California Broadcasters Association cooperated by lending
the technical advice and helping set up details for the report, the
governor's office said.
Production costs such as telephone line charges will be paid
for out of funds remaining from campaign contributions and money
left over from a fund used to finance the interim administration
before it took office.
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44/PB
STATEMENT BY GOV. REAGAN RE DR. KIDDR P.RES.S.S
"It would be destructive to the University and
serve no useful purpose to reply to Dr. Kerr's charges
or join him in a name-calling contest.
"His story is completely contrary to the facts as
I know them and as they have been stated by the chairman
of the Board of Regents.
"I refer you to that statement."
LN/2.5.67
(FOR USE UPON REQUEST ONLY)
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.6.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Robert J. Keyes, San Diego insurance man and
former teacher and professional football player, today was
appointed by Gov. Ronald Reagan as a Special Assistant.
Keyes, 30, will be responsible for activities in the field
of human relations, the Governor said.
A native of Bakersfield, he attended Antelope Valley Junior
College and received a B.B.A. degree from the University of San
Diego in 1962 with a major in Business Administration.
He was captain of the University's football team as a
junior and was selected on the Junior College All-American foot-
ball team in 1956 and 1957 at Antelope Valley Junior College,
where he also was named outstanding student of the year in 1957.
A Marine Corps veteran, Keyes played for the San Francisco
49 ers and the Oakland Raiders professional football teams and
taught at Marian High School in Imperial Beach and St. Augustine
High School in San Diego.
He joined Continental Assurance Co., San Diego, in 1963
and was named agent of the year in 1966.
Keyes replaces Theron (Skin) Bell, who is being reassigned.
PB/45
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.6.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan announced today that he has
offered to meet with student representatives from campuses of the
University of California next Thursday (2.9.67) to discuss the
Governor's principles regarding public higher education.
At the same time, Gov. Reagan urged the president of the
California Federation of Teachers to shift the date for a proposed
march of some teachers on Sacramento.
The Governor advised Jay Jeffcoat of UC Santa Barbara,
president of the Associated Students, that he is happy to meet
privately with one student representative from each of the nine
UC campuses next Thursday.
Jeffcoat had written the Governor that students from the UC
campuses would come to Sacramento on Thursday to seek to estab-
lish "meaningful channels of communication" with the administra-
tion and the Legislature over issues regarding higher education
in California.
"I am most happy to have the opportunity to sit down with
responsible student leaders and discuss in a business-like way
the misunderstandings that seem to have arisen among students,"
Gov. Reagan said.
"I am certain that the vast majority of California's students
will gain a better insight into this State's critical financial
problems and the proposals we have suggested to solve them by
giving their representatives an opportunity to obtain the cold,
hard facts," the Governor said.
In a letter to Marshall Axelrod of Los Angeles, CFT presi-
dent, the Governor said he looks forward "to the opportunity of
presenting to your members
the facts concerning the present
financial crises
and our proposals and negotiations with both
University and State College officials."
However, the Governor said, he had previously re-arranged
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his schedule to be in Sacramento when CFT members had planned a
march in late January.
"Unfortunately, the date you have chosen for rescheduling
the march conflicts with a long-standing commitment on my calen-
dar and I do not believe this commitment will allow me to be in
Sacramento on Saturday, Feb. 11," the Governor said, adding:
"I trust that your plans are not finalized to the point
that the date for the proposed march could not again be shifted
as I would very sincerely like to be able to meet with the
marchers when they arrive in Sacramento.
"I feel that such a meeting is absolutely necessary to set
the record straight with regard to your unfounded and irresponsible
statements as contained in your news release on Tuesday, Jan. 24,
1967," the Governor told Axelrod.
PB/46
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.6.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named four men to the
29th and 39th Agricultural Districts and reappointed two to the
26th District.
Assemblyman Eugene A. Chappie (R-Cool), in whose district
the appointments were made, expressed satisfaction with the
selection of the men named.
All are for four-year terms expiring Jan. 15, 1971.
William Clever of Columbia, a restaurant operator, was
named to succeed Judge T. Wesley Osborne of Groveland, and
Thomas W. Borden of Sonora, a retired executive, replaces Henry
C. Washburn of Sonora in the 29th District.
Vincent C. Tiscornia of San Andreas, a rancher, succeeds
Charles Evans, Sr. of San Andreas, and John J. Snyder of Valley
Springs, also a rancher, replaces Keith A. Tallia of San Andreas
in the 39th District.
Lucien Vaira of Drytown, a cattleman, and Walter Steiner
of Plymouth, a retired oil man, were reappointed in the 26th
District.
All are Republicans except Steiner, who is a Democrat.
PB/47
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.6.67
SCHEDULE PRESS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
7:30 pm
Banquet: Association of Stock Exchange
Firms; Crystal Room, Beverly Hills Hotel,
Beverly Hills. Black tie.
8:45 pm
Speech
9:30 pm
Depart banquet
10:00 pm
Depart Santa Monica Airport, private plane
11:00 pm
Arrive Sacramento Airport
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
11:00 am
Meeting: Marvin Shapiro, Western Harness
Racing Association; Governor's Office
1:30 pm
Press Conference; Room 1190
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
10:20 am
Depart Sacramento, Western Flight #451
11:15 am
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport
12:30 pm
Banquet: Joint convention, National Sand
and Gravel Association and National Ready
Mixed Cement Association; Biltmore Bowl,
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles
1:15 pm
Speech
2:00 pm
Depart banquet
2:30 pm
Depart Santa Monica Airport, private plane
3:00 pm
Arrive San Diego Airport for dedication of
new facilities
3:30 pm
Depart San Diego Airport, private plane
5:00 pm
Arrive Sacramento
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
11:00 am
Meeting: Officers, Savings and Loan
League; Governor's Office
3:00 pm
Meeting: Governor's Council; Council Room
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
10:00 am
Meeting: Robert Ross, Vice President,
Douglas Aircraft, Los Angeles; Gov. Office
11:00 am
Meeting: Board of Equalization, Dwight
Geduldig, Tax Service Specialist; Governor's
Office
1:00 pm
Meeting: Dr. William P. Fidler, president,
American Association of University Pro-
fessors, Richard Peairs, Director, Western
Regional Office, AAUP; Governor's Office.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE:
Tuesday
Sacramento, Calif nia
Mon
Contact: Lyn Nof ger
445-4571
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today RESS announced two key
2.6.67
appointments--Superintendent of Banks and Commissioner of
Corporations.
James M. Hall, a San Diego attorney, was named Superintendent
of Banks, succeeding John A. O'Kane.
Robert H. Volk, a Los Angeles attorney, was nominated as
Commissioner of Corporations, succeeding Jerald S. Schutzbank.
Both posts pay $24,500 a year and require Senate confirmation.
Hall joined Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps in 1962 and
has served as an associate attorney specializing in corporate,
SEC, real estate and financial matters.
A native of San Diego, he was graduated from UC, Berkeley,
in 1955 with an AB in economics. He attended Hastings College
of the Law and Boalt Hall, graduating in 1962. He is a member
of the Order of the Coif, an honor granted to the top 10% of
law graduates.
Hall, 33, is a member of the American, State and San Diego
County bar associations and has been active in Republican Party
activities. He is a Navy veteran and a director of Walker-Scott
Corp., San Diego department store firm.
Hall is married to the former Margaret B. Kennedy. They
have two childred.
Volk, 34, became associated with the Los Angeles law firm
of Adams, Duque & Hazeltine in 1958 and was elected a general
partner July 1, 1962.
A native of East Orange, N. J., he moved to California in
1948 and was graduated from Stanford in 1954 with a BA as a
pre-law major.
Following military service with the Air Force he returned
to Stanford and was graduated from its Law School in June, 1958.
He was admitted to the bar in January, 1959.
Volk, a Republican, is a member of the American, California
and Los Angeles bar associations and is a member of the board of
the Los Angeles Metropolitan YMCA. He is a member of the
Advisory Board, Marymount College of Palos Verdes, a director of
the Los Angeles Club and has been active in Boy Scout activities.
He is a director, Executive Life Insurance Co. and the
American Investment Counseling Fund, Inc.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.8.67
PRESS*
SACRAMENTO--Jack F. Hatton, chief safety engineer, Lockheed-
California Co., today was named by Gov. Ronald Reagan as chief
of the Division of Industrial Safety in the Department of Indus-
trial Relations.
He succeeds George A. Sherman of San Francisco. The post
pays $19,500 a year and requires State Senate confirmation.
Hatton, of Inglewood, was responsible for the fire and plant
safety of Lockheed's 23,000 employees.
He is 60 years old and has been a member of the State Indus-
trial Safety Board since its formation in 1945.
A graduate of the University of Southern California with a
degree in mechanical engineering, he is a past president of the
Southern California Industrial Safety Society, the American
Society of Safety Engineers, Los Angeles chapter, and the Safety
Division of Aero-Industries Association.
Hatton has taught courses in safety at the University of
California, Berkeley, and San Fernando State College.
He has written numerous papers on industrial safety and
has served as panelist and featured speaker at national, regional
and state safety meetings, conventions and seminars.
A Republican, he is married and has two sons.
PB/50
OFFICE OF THE GOVENOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.8.67
SCHEDULE PRESS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
10:15 am
Depart Sacramento Airport, private plane
11:30 am
Arrive Salem, Oregon, airport
12:00 noon
Luncheon: Governor Tom McCall and members
of his Welfare Department; Prime Rib
Restaurant, 102 Pine, N.E., Salem
1:30 pm
Press Conference: Governor's Office, State
Capitol, Salem
3:00 pm
Depart Salem by car
4:15 pm
Arrive Eugene
7:00 pm
Banquet: Lane County Republican Central
Committee Lincoln Day Dinner; Lane County
Fairgrounds
8:00 pm
Speech
9:00 pm
Depart banquet
Overnight
Eugene Hotel, 222 E. Broadway, Eugene
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
12:00 noon
Depart Eugene Airport, private plane
1:15 pm
Arrive Sacramento Airport
No appointments scheduled at this time.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.8.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named Robert E. Collins,
34, of Los Angeles, to head California's Multi-Service Center
Program.
Collins is a career public servant and since July 1965 has
served as Assistant District Supervisor, Parole and Community
Services Division of the State Youth and Adult Corrections Author-
ity. He was appointed a State Parole Agent in November 1957,
and held that position prior to his present post.
Since 1962, Collins has been Executive Vice-President of the
Los Angeles Branch of the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People.
He has had broad experience in a wide variety of social pro-
grams at local, state and federal levels.
He majored in Sociology and Social Administration at
Tennessee A & I State University in Nashville and was awarded a
B.S. Degree in 1954, and engaged in post graduate work at
Syracuse University in New York.
Collins is first vice-president of the NAACP, a past presi-
dent of the Intercollegiate Council, president of the National
Alumni Assn., Tennessee A & I State University, and a member of
the Urban League.
He has served as a consultant to the State Apprenticeship
Standards Committee for Youthful Offenders.
Collins is married and has two children.
As Director of the Multi-Service Center Program, he will
receive a salary of $16,068 per year.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE:
Immediate
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
Wednesday
445-4571
2.8.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--James E. Johnson of Santa Ana has been
named Director of Veterans Affairs for California by Gov. Ronald
Reagan.
Johnson, 41, an insurance man, is a retired marine
Warrant Officer.
He will succeed Joseph M. Farber. The Director of
Veterans Affairs is paid $22,500 annually and serves at the
pleasure of the Governor. The appointment requires Senate
confirmation.
Johnson served in the Marine Corps from June, 1944
until August, 1965. He and his wife, Juanita, are the parents
of four children.
He is a member of the Board of Governors of Anaheim
YMCA, is an Area Governor of Toastmasters International;
financial chairman of the Planned Parenthood Assn; Superintendant
of his church sunday school, a director of the youth leadership
program and a little league baseball manager.
He has also been active in the Santa Ana Christian
Businessmen's Assoc. and the United Fund Foundation.
"We are pleased to have a man of Mr. Johnson's caliber
join this administration, 11 Gov. Reagan said. We are sure he
will bring new leadership and a new sense of purpose to the
Veterans Affairs Department. II
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HEALTH AND WELF
E
AGENCY
Contact: Spencer Williams
February 8, 1967
For Immediate Release
Spencer Williams, California Health and Welfare Administrator,
today announced the appointment of James M. Shumway, 44, of Fairfield,
as his top aide.
Shumway will assume the post of Assistant to the Administrator
on March 1, 1967. "I am especially pleased that Mr. Shumway has
accepted this appointment," Williams said. "His professional experience
and outstanding qualifications will add an important element to the operations
of the Health and Welfare Agency, and its related departments. A close
working relationship with local government is one of the primary goals of
this administration. Having served at this level for many years,
Mr. Shumway is intimately familiar with these needs and will be of great
assistance in responding to them."
He has been Solano County Counsel for 12 years and is currently
first fice-president of the California District Attorneys Association. His
professional affiliations include membership in the American Bar
Association, California Bar Association, and the Solano County Bar
Association.
Shumway entered private law practice in Fairfield in 1952, and
was appointed County Counsel in 1956.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University
of Illinois and LLB degree from Stanford University Law School in 1948.
Shumway is a Navy pilot combat veteran and was awarded the
Navy Cross, the Silver Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He
holds the rank of Commander, USNR (Ret.).
He is a member of the Executive Board of the District Attorneys
Association of California, Director, National Association of County Civil
Attorneys, Director and past President of the Legal Aid Society of Solano
County, past Director of the Solano County Bar Association, and Fairfield-
Suisun Chamber of Commerce. He served five terms on the Fairfield
Planning Commission and is a past-chairman_ He is 2 member of the
Elks, Phi Delta Phi, e Clampus Vitus, National Association of County
Officials, and the Athenian-Nile Club.
Shumway and his wife, Berte, have two sons, James, 18, and
Ralph, 13. He is a Republican. His new position pays $22, 500.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.9.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Mrs. Margaret Ritchie O'Grady,
assistant director of the Department of Industrial
Relations, today was named by Gov. Ronald Reagan as
Acting Director of the department.
Mrs. O'Grady, 52, is a veteran career employee
in the department and has served as interim director
in the past.
She replaces Ernest B. Webb, who has resigned.
The post pays $23,500 annually and is subject to Senate
confirmation.
Mrs. O'Grady, a San Franciscan and a Republican,
was named assistant to the director and chief of the
Division of Administration in the department in 1947.
She is a graduate of UC, Berkeley.
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54/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.9.67
PRESS RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today made these
appointments to the 20th District Agricultural Association
Board of Directors:
A.J. Calley of Auburn, manager of the Tahoe Title
Guaranty Co., was reappointed to a term expiring Jan. 15,
1971. He is a Democrat.
Charles Hayden, assistant manager, Bank of California,
Auburn, was named to replace Albert M. Self of Auburn for
a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He is a Democrat.
Assemblyman Eugene Chappie (R - Cool), whose dis-
trict includes this Association, said he concurred in the
Governor's decision.
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55/PB
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 10, 1967
RELEASE: PRESS Immediate
Governor Ronald Reagan today named James G. Stearns, Tulelake
rancher and former Modoc County supervisor, to the post of director
of the Department of Conservation.
Nomination to the $22,500-a-year post requires Senate
confirmation.
Stearns, 45, is a native of Oregon and attended Oregon State
University. Following World War II service, he entered the ranching
business near Tulelake.
He was a county supervisor from 1951 to 1967 but did not seek
reelection this year.
Stearns is a member and vice chairman of the California Klamath
River Compact Commission, former president of the Northern California
County Supervisors Association, the County Supervisors Association of
California and the Western Regional District of the National
Association of Counties.
He also was chairman, California Commission for the County
Tomorrow, and chairman of the Tulelake Durum Wheat Committee. He
served as a director of Newell Grain Growers Association for 10 years.
Besides his agricultural activities, Stearns has been engaged
in a variety of community activities and is a licensed pilot.
A Republican, he is married and has three children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.10.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today made these appointments
to the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors:
Franklin L. Barnes of Julian was appointed to a term expir-
ing January 15, 1971. He is a Republican. He replaces Jack J.
Kimbrough of San Diego.
William D. Evans, Mission Bay motel owner, was named to
replace Harry B. Sugarman of San Diego for a term expiring
Jan. 15, 1971. He is a Republican.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.13.67
SCHEDULE 2.13--19.67
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9:45 am
Photo Sessions: Boy Scouts; National
Exchange Club; San Francisco Chinese
delegation; Governor's Office
1:45 pm
Meeting: Paramount City Council; Governor's
Office
3:15 pm
Meeting: members of American Civil
Liberties Union; Governor's Office
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
1:30 pm
Press Conference; Room 1190
2:15 pm
Exhibit Opening: Operation Palette;
Capitol Rotunda
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
11:20 am
Depart Sacramento Airport, private plane
12:10 pm
Arrive Santa Barbara Airport
12:30 pm
Luncheon: UC Board of Regents; Library
Tower, UC Santa Barbara campus
1:30 pm
Meeting: UC Board of Regents; 5123
Administration Bldg., UCSB campus
Overnight
Biltmore Hotel, 1260 Channel Dr. Montecito
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
9:30 am
Meeting: UC Board of Regents
12:00 noon
Luncheon: UC Board of Regents
1:30 pm
Meeting: UC Board of Regents
Overnight
Biltmore Hotel, 1260 Channel Dr. Montecito
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
9:30 am
Meeting: UC Board of Regents
12:00 noon
Luncheon: UC Board of Regents and student
leaders; Library Tower, UCSB campus
1:30 pm
Executive Session: UC Board of Regents
Depart Santa Barbara Airport, private plane
Arrive Sacramento Airport
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
and
No appointments scheduled at this time
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 13, 1967
The following figures on the costs PRESS of the interim government
and the inaugural are approximate and are released for your information:
ACCOUNTING
Interim Government Expenses
November 8 - January 2
$ 225,000
Inaugural
70,000
Left over campaign funds, fund raisers
Fresno, Bakersfield, voluntary contributions
Staff
Phones
Rent on offices
Printing, Supplies
Paid for two two-minute TV appearances
154,643
Balance - February 1
$
357
INAUGURAL PROCEEDS
Television
Transfer from Interim Government
357
Voluntary contributions
255
Transfer from Inaugural
$
14,500
$
15,112
Inaugural
To Party
$
100,000
To Interim Government
70,000
To Television Account
14,500
To State for Construction
15,000
(approx.)
Balance net out of Inaugural -
Cover additions to TV account as needed
75,000
(approx.)
(Bills still coming in, lumber to sell, etc.)
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PB/59
OFFICE OF THE GOVL NOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.13.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named Dr. Manuel P. Servin,
co-director of Latin American Studies at the University of Southern
California, as Special Assistant to the Governor for education.
A native of El Paso who was educated in Calexico, Dr. Servin
has been active in Mexican-American affairs and is a scholar in the
field of Latin American history.
"I am extremely pleased that Dr. Servin has agreed to join my
administration," Gov. Reagan said of the appointment.
"He has a unique background as a scholar, teacher and active
participant in community affairs. This record will be of invalu-
able assistance to me and the State in one of the most vital fields
of California government--that of education," the Governor said.
Dr. Servin, 46, a Democrat, was graduated from Loyola Univer-
sity, Los Angeles, in 1949 with a B.A. in History and Spanish. He
received a Master of Social Work from Boston College in 1951 and an
M.A. in History from USC in 1954. He received his Ph.D. in History
from USC in 1959.
He was an instructor in Spanish at Clark Field in the Philipp-
ines in 1946, was a caseworker for Catholic Big Brothers in Los
Angeles from 1951-52 and taught mentally retarded children in
Hanford, California from 1953-55.
He taught high school at St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury,
Vermont, in the summer of 1954 and was a teacher at Hollenbeck
Junior High, East Los Angeles, 1955-58.
Servin was a lecturer in the History of Spain at USC from
1958-61 and lectured on the history of contemporary Mexico at the
USC Extension Center in Mexico City in the summer of 1960.
He served as assistant professor of history at USC from
1962-65; associate professor 1966 to the present and as co-director
of Latin American Studies from 1962 to 1966.
Dr. Servin has written numerous articles on Latin American
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affairs and currently is editor of the California Historical
Society Quarterly.
From 1962-63 he was a member of Mayor Yorty's Committee to
Preserve the History of Los Angeles and received the Del Amo
Foundation Fellowship to Spain in 1957.
He is married, has four children and resides in South Pasadena.
PB/60
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 14, 1967
PRESS
Swearing-in ceremonies for Robert H. Volk,
recently appointed Commissioner of Corporations,
will take place in the office of the Secretary of
State at 10 a.m. today (Feb. 14).
Press coverage is invited.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 14, 1967
John T. Conlan, Thousand Oaks PRESS today by
Governor Ronald Reagan to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
He replaces John C. Montgomery, also of Thousand Oaks, who
was appointed earlier by the governor as director of the State
Department of Social Welfare.
Conlan, 42, is head of John Conlan & Co., Realtors. He is
a Republican.
The term is for two years.
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PB/ 61
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
February 14, 1967
RELEASE: PRESS Immediate
Governor Ronald Reagan today appointed William Penn Mott Jr.,
general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland, as
director of Parks and Recreation.
Appointment to the $22,500-a-year post is subject to Senate
confirmation.
Mott, 57, of Orinda, was graduated from Michigan State University
with a BS as a landscape architect and received a masters degree in
landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.
He served with the National Park Service for seven years and
was technical advisor for housing in Contra Costa County for more than
two years. For 3½½ years he was in the private landscape architect
practice, specializing in park and recreation master planning and
design.
Mott served as superintendent of parks in Oakland from 1946-62.
He is a past president of the American Institute of Park
Executives and served as a director of the institute from 1949-54. He
was a consultant to the U.S. Department of International Cooperation
Administration's operations mission to Costa Rica in 1960 and also was
a consultant to the Department of the Interior in Australia in 1965.
He served as a panelist on President Johnson's White House
Conference on Natural Beauty in 1965 and is past president of the
California Roadside Council and past vice president of the California
Conservation Council.
Mott has been active in numerous Oakland and East Bay civic
activities and served as president of the Save San Francisco Bay
Assn. He is a recipient of the Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce Good
Government Award, was named "Man of the Year" in 1961 by the Oakland
Service Clubs and was accorded the same recognition the following year
by the Oakland-East Bay Garden Council.
He is a board member of the Contra Costa County Council of
Community Service and won the Honor Award of the California Council of
Landscape Architects.
A Republican, he is married and has three children.
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PB/62
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.14.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today announced the appointment of Herbert
M. Wilson, chief of the Division of Disability and Hospital Benefits
in the Department of Employment, as Deputy Director of Employment.
He succeeds Don H. Sheets, who resigned. The $20,500-a-year post
requires Senate confirmation.
Wilson, 56, has had over 31 years supervisory experience in the
Department of Employment and the Employment Service. He started state
service in 1937 as an assistant to the area coordinator handling 15
coastal counties.
In 1938 he moved to Sacramento to establish the first interstate
claims operation in California and since then has served elsewhere in
the department, moving up through the ranks to his present post.
During the course of state service, Wilson appeared before numerous
legislative committees regarding departmental activities and lectured
for the American Management Assn., served as consultant for the Oregon
Merit Systems Council and was a research assistant at the University of
Michigan.
A Democrat, Wilson has been active in numerous civic activities and
has had articles published in the Journal of the Public Health Assn.,
the Employment Security Review and numerous labor journals.
He is married and has two children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNO
RELEASE:
Socramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.15.67
PRESS
Reorganization of the California Farm Labor Service in the State
Department of Employment, designed to create a "separate and
identifiable Farm Labor Service," was announced today by Governor
Ronald Reagan.
"The new operating arrangement," the governor said, "is streamlined
in such a way as to centralize authority and speed communications
throughout the Farm Labor Service.
"I am firmly convinced that this reorganization will result in
better, faster service to California's farm workers and the farmers of
this state," the governor said.
The reorganization plan will be carried out immediately by Peter
Weinberger, Director of Employment.
Under the plan, Weinberger will administer the Farm Labor Service
through William H. Tolbert, deputy director for farm labor.
Tolbert will have full line authority for executive direction of
the farm labor program throughout the department's operating structure,
down to the state's 29 Farm Labor Service field offices.
Weinberger said that in communities where there are no separate
Farm Labor Service field offices, persons in local offices of the State
Employment Service who perform farm job placement and related functions
will receive operating directions from Tolbert.
Ray Roth, veteran chief of the Farm Labor Service, four assistant
chiefs and local supervisors will in turn work through Tolbert's office.
Before the reorgenization, administration and operating procedures
were
for the Farm Labor Service /. conducted from the Director of Employment
through the State Employment Service and the responsibilities of Farm
Labor Service's deputy director were consultative rather than executive.
Weinberger said the new procedure will give Tolbert direction over
the Farm Labor Service staff and technical services, as well as
executive line authority throughout the service, including California's
relationship with regional and national offices of the U.S. Department
of Labor's Farm Labor Service.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.15.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan said today he will ask the
Legislature for an emergency deficiency appropriation to continue
during the current fiscal year the crippled children's program in
68 schools for physically handicapped children.
The emergency appropriation request for the year ending
June 30 will amount to $274,396.
"The continuation of this program is an absolute must," the
Governor said. "This supplemental appropriation will continue
the very valuable work undertaken for the current year."
The Governor said that if the Legislature approves his
request, the money will remove the need in various counties to
lay off physical therapists now working in the program for crippled
children.
"While this is not designed to permit any expansion of the
program at the present time," the Governor said, "It will assure
that the program will be maintained at its present level of ser-
vices for the balance of this fiscal year."
Health and Welfare Administrator Spencer Williams had in-
formed Gov. Reagan that the emergency appropriation was required
to maintain approximately 85 therapists throughout the State at
schools assisting the handicapped.
Their services to approximately 1,500 physically handicapped
children throughout the State will have to be discontinued or
drastically curtailed unless the money is made available, Williams
said.
PB/65
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.15.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced a number of
Agricultural Association appointments.
Angelo J. Franceschi of Arcata, manager of the Crocker Citizens
Bank, replaced Benjamin Feuerwerker of Arcata on the 9th District
Board of Directors. He is a Republican and his term expires
Jan. 15, 1971.
Eugene J. Senestraro of Eureka, a Republican, replaced Raiford
M. Shears of Fortuna on the 9th District Board. His term expires
Jan. 15, 1971.
William G. Crawford, of Ukiah, a lumberman, was named to a
term expiring Jan. 15, 1971 on the 12th District Board of Directors.
A Republican, Crawford replaced Miss Audrey Hollenbeck of Ukiah.
Carley F. Chase of Willits replaced R. Kenneth Jamieson, Jr.
of Willits on the 12th District Board. His term expires Jan. 15,
1971 and he is a Republican.
Thomas B. Hawkins and Claude O. Sharp, both Democrats from
Hollister, were reappointed to the Board of Directors, 33rd District.
Their terms will expire Jan. 15, 1971.
Donald E. Little of Antioch and Rowland H. Barrett of Walnut
Creek were reappointed to the 23rd District Board of Directors.
Both Republicans, their terms expire Jan. 15, 1971.
JAK/66
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.16.67
PRESS RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
SACRAMENTO--Vernon W. Cartwright, president, Cartwright
Aerial Surveys, Inc., Sacramento, today was named by Governor
Ronald Reagan to the State Board of Control.
Cartwright, 44, a Republican, replaces Earl Warren, Jr.
The Board consists of the Director of General Services,
the State Controller and one member appointed by the governor.
The post is non-salaried and the term is at the pleasure of
the governor.
Cartwright founded his firm in 1946 after his discharge
from the U.S. Navy. The firm has offices in Panama and Thailand
and employs 50 scientists, engineers and technicians who are
experts in the fields of water and air pollution, resources
inventorying, photo interpretation and aerial photography.
He is a consultant for the Hudson Institute, New York,
with responsibilities regarding evaluation of projects in Colum-
bia and South America, including work as a consultant for a new
location of the Panama Canal.
PB/67
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.16.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today made these appointments
to the 42nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors:
Wilfred L. Fox, a Willows automobile dealer, was named to
replace Willis K. Baker of Artois for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971.
Everett C. Setzer, Police Commissioner of Orland, was named
to replace Melvin Barceloux of Orland. His term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Both men are Republicans.
JAK/68
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.17.67
RELEASE: SUNDAY AMS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced details of
a major project designed to assist his Administration in regain-
ing financial stability for the state of California.
By executive order the governor authorized the Governor's
Survey on Efficiency and Cost Control to immediately begin work
studying all functions of the Executive Branch of state govern-
ment, including his own office.
Gov. Reagan also said the Survey Group's resources will
be offered to other branches of state government, as well as to
other elective offices.
The unique project--utilizing the expert knowledge of about
150 key executive and management specialists--will concentrate
on three major areas, the governor said.
"First, we want this study group to recommend improvements
where immediate savings can be accomplished by executive or admin-
istrative order.
"Second, we want them to pinpoint specific areas where fur-
ther in-depth studies can be justified on the basis of potential
savings.
"And finally, we want them to make recommendations for long-
range consideration by the Executive and Legislative branches of
our state government."
Calling the project "an unusual approach to implementing
improvements in government," the governor added:
"This is a logical approach. We are asking successful
businessmen to help us use proven management techniques and
procedures in state operations to boost our effectiveness.
"This is an extremely challenging opportunity and will
involve a tremendous effort on the part of all study team members.
"We also know that every appointed and elected official in
state government will want to fully cooperate so we can provide
the people of California with better services through increased
efficiency," Gov. Reagan said.
Gov. Reagan had asked industrial and business leaders
throughout the state for cooperation in lending their most talen-
ted executives to "this study aimed at eliminating duplication
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and waste as well as generally improving the operating effective-
ness and efficiency in government functions."
Those participating in the project will support as well as
sponsor it with manpower and operating funds. Therefore, the
governor said, the Survey will not require spending state funds.
A small group of industry representatives have already started
planning and organizing the project and preliminary efforts will
continue for the next four to six weeks, he said.
After this initial period, he said, the study group will
begin a comprehensive review of all state government departments,
agencies, bureaus and other operations, using about 150 key exe-
cutive and management specialists.
The actual fact-finding study will extend over a 16-week
period, When the group completes evaluations of all government
functions it will prepare a report documenting its findings and
recommending areas of improvement.
"I expect to receive this very helpful document in the early
fall," Gov. Reagan said.
Several members of the Executive Committee of the project
already have been named. They included Harold B. Haught, vice
president and general manager of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
Co.; Frank J. Cleary, director, corporate systems, Aerojet-Gene-
ral Corp., and Ralph W. Seely, vice president of the United
States Steel Corporation.
Within the next few days, the governor added, other leaders
of the industrial and business communities will be named to the
Executive Committee to serve full time for the duration of the
project.
The Executive Committee will guide the work of the survey
as well as head study teams examining various state functions.
mcphee
The governor also announced that Julian McFee, recently
retired president of California Polytechnic College, has been
named Special Consultant on Higher Education.
"Dr. McFee's stature and experience in the academic community
will be of immeasurable assistance to the overall project," the
governor said.
In addition, the management consulting firm of Warren King
& Associates, Inc. has been engaged to work with the survey on
more
planning and COO. Ination. The firm has had imilar experience
on other projects.
The firm's recommendations in Ohio resulted in potential
annual savings of more than $50 million. Since the completion
of the project there, about $40 million in benefits have been
realized.
A project directed by King for the State of Washington
produced potential annual savings of $60 million and one-time
savings of $10 million.
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PB/69
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.17.67
PRESS
Following is the text of a letter Governor Ronald Reagan has
sent to Republican National Committee Chairman Ray C. Bliss:
"Dear Ray:
"As you and your committee are scheduled to meet with representa-
tives of interested cities February 20 and 21, I take this opportunity
to present my strong recommendation and hope that you will elect to
hold the 1968 Republican National Convention in California.
"California has two Republican United States Senators and, with
the victories of last November 8, Republicans now hold all state
constitutional offices but one. Those victories, together with the
gains made by Republicans in the state Senate, Assembly, and
Congressional delegations are strong evidence that Republican fortunes
continue to rise in this state. Holding the convention here surely
will help to put California, the nation's most populous state, in the
Republican victory column on November 5, 1968.
"In addition to these political reasons, I believe that California
offers exceptional convention facilities as well as press, television
and radio services which would assure maximum coverage at minimum
additional expense and arrangements. The high spirit of cooperation
by political, civic and business leaders of both parties has been
demonstrated during past conventions and, with our Republican adminis-
tration in Sacramento, will be even better.
"Many of the delegates and their families have already enjoyed
visits to California, and all would look forward to doing SO. Therefore,
selection of a California site also insures that this convention can
be happy and fun as well as successful.
"I add these thoughts and recommendations to those which will be
presented in person by our various California representatives.
"With all good wishes,
"Sincerely, Ronald Reagan, Governor"
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LN/70
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.17.67
An executive clemency hearing has been scheduled by Clemency
Secretary Edwin Meese in the case of Dorman Fred Talbot, Jr. for
Tuesday, February 21, in the Council Room of the Governor's Office
at 11:00 a.m. Talbot was convicted of first degree murder in Santa
Barbara County. Execution is scheduled for March 1, 1967.
The following is background information on Talbot:
Dorman Fred Talbot Jr., now 26, was convicted of first degree
murder on July 15, 1965, in Santa Barbara Superior Court, where the
case ha been transferred from Ventura County due to an order for a
change of venue. The murder was committed March 12, 1965 in
Port Hueneme.
Talbot was convicted of murdering Michael Dean Bartholomew, 21. Tal-
bot's accomplices included: Albert Ray Randall, now serving a life term
in San Quentin for first degree murder, Barbara C. Randall, Albert's
wife, who was convicted of receiving stolen property and is now in the
women's prison at Frontera.
Testimony for his trial revealed the following facts: Talbot, 21,
along with other persons, murdered Michael Dean Bartholomew, a young
sailor who was being mustered out of the Navy. The murder was committed
in the course of "rolling" Bartholomew for his severance pay.
Bartholomew was staying with some mutual friends in Ventura County.
Talbot and his accomplices tried to turn on a gas heater in the house
where Bartholomew was staying so as to asphyxiate him. This did not
succeed, although it did apparently dull Bartholomew's senses. When it
was discovered that the sailor had not been killed by the gas, Talbot
picked up a heavy metal object and hit him over the head several times.
He then stabbed the victim with a knife, and Bartholomew expired from
multiple stab wounds and the severe beating. After the victim had been
murdered, the body was kept around for a day until it could be decided
what to do with it. Eventually, Talbot and an accomplice transported
the body in an automobile and threw it onto the rocks near the ocean
front at Pt. Mugu.
Following Talbot's conviction, a penalty hearing was held, and
the jury imposed the death penalty on Talbot by its verdict on July 22,
1965.
The conviction and penalty were unanimously affirmed by the
Superior Court of California on June 3, 1966. The original execution
date of September 14, 1966, was stayed by order of Justice Douglas,
while a petition for a writ of certiorari was filed in the U. S.
Supreme Court, which petition was denied. The Superior Court then set
the execution date for March 1, 1967.
The clemency hearing will be open to the press.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
DDECO
445-4571
2.17.67
RELEASE:
IMMEDIATE
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today praised the Univer-
sity of California Board of Regents for their "help and coop-
eration in meeting the fiscal problems of our state."
In a statement the governor said:
"The Board of Regents of the University of California has
acted in a most responsible and cooperative manner in taking
action this week insuring that the University will do its part
in helping meet California's fiscal crisis.
"The regents, meeting Thursday in Santa Barbara, overwhelm-
ingly complied with our request that they use 19 million dollars
from their contingency funds to help finance the University
budget next year.
"In addition they have indicated they are willing to ex-
plore possible reductions in their proposed 1967-68 budget.
"They have also agreed to a study on the possibility of
instituting tuition at the University. Results of such a study
and subsequent action on it will help the state Department of
Finance in its long-range projections. If tuition is imposed
beginning in the fall of 1968 it will allow us to make one-year
adjustments in the state's 1967-68 budget that would not other-
wise be possible.
"I am pleased indeed that the regents are willing to study
the situation in this light.
"I cannot praise them too highly for their help and cooper-
ation in meeting the fiscal problems of our state."
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ContactL Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.17.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Governor Ronald Reagan today gave approval for
the establishment of two regional dialysis centers for the treat-
ment of persons who suffer from chronic kidney failure.
Spencer Williams, Health and Welfare Administrator, said
the centers will be located in San Francisco General Hospital
and Los Angeles County General Hospital. Initially, dialysis
services will be provided by each facility for 30 in-center
patients, and with plans to develop 20 home units each for pa-
tients.
The centers also will provide training for medical and
nursing personnel who will carry out dialysis services in
other parts of the state.
Williams said Gov. Reagan has directed the State Department
of Public Health to contract with the institutions for center
operation. The State Department of Rehabilitation will pro-
vice funds for center remodeling and for the purchase of equip-
ment.
Establishment of the centers was authorized last year by
legislation authored by State Senator Nicholas C. Petris, Ala-
meda County.
Dr. Lester Breslow, state health director, said the life-
saving dialysis equipment operates like a healthy kidney and
literally washes the blood of impurities. He said a vital
function of the centers will be to work closely with other
medical specialists to develop successful means of kidney trans-
plantation.
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Contact: Lyn Nof: er
445-4571
2.17.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--The State of California PRESS today sold the state
plane, the Grizzly, on a high bid of $217,555.
Successful bidder was 20th Century Aircraft Co. of 10931
Sherman Way, Sun Valley, California.
It was understood the firm will recondition and sell the
Grizzly, which is a model 340-440 Convair. This is a twin-
engine propellor-driven passenger plane currently configured to
carry 19 passengers in luxury accomodations.
There were two other bidders.
The Grizzly was sold on order of Gov. Ronald Reagan who has
announced that he will either fly commercially or by chartered
small jet. Reagan has said he expects the change to save the
State at least $125,000 a year.
The Grizzly, originally purchased by the State in November,
1963, from Arthur Godfrey, cost $420,000. In the fiscal year
ending last June 30, it cost $232,363.76 to maintain and operate.
A check this year indicated that on its last 200 trips, the
Grizzly carried an average of 4.8 persons. The small jets
Gov. Reagan uses, which cut travel time in half compared with
Grizzly travel time, carry six passengers.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
PRESS
10:00 am
Meeting: His Excellency Chou-Shu-Kai,
Chinese Ambassador to the United States;
Governor's Office
3:00 pm
Appearance before the Senate: with Susan
Smeltzer, Easter Seal Girl
6:30 pm
Reception: California Champagne Reception
in honor of the Governor, Constitutional
Officers and Legislators; Empire Room,
Senator Hotel. Mrs. Reagan will attend.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
9:30 am
Press Conference; Room 1190
3:00 pm
Meeting: "Operation Amigo" students;
Governor's Office
4:00 pm
Meeting: Dr. Charles Hudson, president,
American Medical Assn., Dr. James Martin,
president, Sacramento County AMA, William
Dochterman, executive secretary, Sacramento
County AMA; Governor's Office
4:30 pm
Meeting: Dr. Arthur G. Coons, president,
Coordinating Council for Higher Education,
Dr. Willard Spalding, director, Coordinating
Council for Higher Education; Governor's
Office
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
3:30 pm
Acceptance of Resolution: Professor John
Gilbaugh, San Jose State College; Governor's
Office
3:45 pm
Meeting: Cerritos City Council, Senator
George Deukmejian, Assemblyman Joe Gonsalves;
Governor's Office
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
10:00 am
Visit: Annual meeting, Governor's Law
Enforcement Advisory Council; Governor's
Council Room
10:30 am
Meeting: Mayor Frank Curran and City
Manager Porter of San Diego; Governor's
Office
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
thru
No public appointments scheduled at this
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
time
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Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofzi
445-4571
2-20-67
Governor Ronald Reagan today announced the reappointment of two
men to key posts in the state government.
Carl C. McElvy, the state architect, was renamed to a four-year
term. The $21,000-a-year post is subject to Senate confirmation.
Paul I. Hoyenga, local assistance officer of the Department of
General Services, was reappointed. He serves at the pleasure of the
director of the department.
McElvy, 62, a Democrat, was first named to his post in 1963 and
was California's first state architect.
Before assuming the post, he was the principal architect at UCLA.
Hoyenga, 50, a Democrat, was the first man to hold the post of
local assistance officer in the Department of General Services--a post
created by the 1963 Legislature. He previously was executive officer
of the State Allocation Board.
The office administers the state's school building aid program
under which school districts receive assistance from the state for
the construction of school facilities. The office also administers
various public works programs for which the state has made funds
available for cities and counties in such projects as emergency flood
relief.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Governor Ronald Reagan announced today PRESS signed executive
2-20-67
order setting up on an interim basis a communications plan between the
governor's office and other levels of the executive branch of California
state government.
"This arrangement will be in effect until the Legislature is able
to consider our plan to reorganize the executive branch," the governor
said.
"It will permit much closer coordination of all governmental
activities and will result in a much more efficient and economical
operation."
Under the plan, three temporary executive directors, Spencer
Williams, Norman Livermore and Gordon Luce, will meet daily with
Cabinet Secretary William P. Clark Jr. to coordinate activities in the
executive branch.
with
The three men also will meet/the governor, Executive Secretary
Philip Battaglia, Communications Director Lyn Nofziger and Clark at
least three times a week to go over proposed recommendations and plans
relating to the various departments.
"This executive order is written in recognition of the importance
accurate and swift communications is to the conduct of efficient and
good government," the governor said. "It is not intended necessarily
as the final answer."
Under the order, Williams, administrator of the Health and Welfare
Agency, will have responsibility for communications involving the
Departments of Public Health, Rehabilitation, Employment, Veterans
Affairs, Corrections, Youth Authority, Mental Hygiene, Social Welfare,
Industrial Relations and the Atomic Energy Development and Radiation
Protection Office.
Livermore, administrator of the Resources Agency, will be respon-
sible for communications involving the Departments of Conservation,
Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, Fish and Game,
Harbors and Watercraft, Housing and Community Development, the Bay
Area Transportation Study Commission, the Bay Conservation and Develop-
ment Commission and the San Francisco Port Authority.
Luce, who is adminstrator of the Transportation Agency, will be
responsible for communications involving the Departments of General
Services, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Investment, including Corpora-
tions, Savings and Loans and Real Estate, the Departments of Insurance,
Motor Vehicles, Public Works, Highway Patrol, Professional and Voca-
tional Standards, and the State Fire Marshall, State Employees Retire-
ment System, Franchise Tax Board and the State Personnel Board.
Finance Director Gordon Smith will continue to report directly to
the Governor's Office.
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
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2.20.67
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
SACRAMENTO--Two appointments to the Board of San Francisco
Port Authority were announced today by Gov. Ronald Reagan.
Appointments to the $1,500-a-year posts are subject to
Senate confirmation. The terms are for four years.
Trevor C. Roberts, San Francisco manager of the Corporate
Finance Department of Brush Slocumb & Co., was named to succeed
J. Warnock Walsh, also of San Francisco.
Daniel E. London, executive director of the St. Francis
Hotel Corp., San Francisco, was named to replace the late Dr.
Henry A. Tagliaferri.
Roberts, a Republican who lives in Atherton, has been with
Brush Slocumb since 1964 and for two years prior to that was
with Kidder, Peabody & Co. He is 35, a Navy veteran, holds a
BA in Business Administration from Northwestern, is married and
has two children.
London, 61, has been with the St. Francis since 1938. He
is a Republican, was educated at the University of Washington
in Seattle, is married and has two children.
London is a past president of the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce, a director of the British-American Chamber of Commerce
and Trade Center, past president of the California State Hotel
Assn. and served as a commissioner of the San Francisco Park
Department.
During World War II, he served as a consultant to the Secre-
taru of War.
PB/78
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.20.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today appointed five persons to
the California Commission on the Aging and reappointed one member.
Mrs. Edna Bonn Russell, Atherton, was reappointed to the post.
She currently is chairman and was first appointed by former Gov.
Goodwin Knight.
Louis Orsatti, who retired from the Los Angeles City Recreation
and Parks Department after 38 years of service, was named to replace
Theodore Ellsworth of Los Angeles. Orsatti currently is with Bolco
Athletic Co., Los Angeles.
Mrs. Francis X. Bushman of Pacific Palisades, prominent civic
leader in the Los Angeles senior citizens movement, was named to
succeed Mrs. Marjorie Borchardt of Los Angeles.
Dr. John F. Crouthamel, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church,
Ontario, succeeds the Rev. Harold Baker of Chula Vista.
Kenneth L. Swinford, insurance adjustor for All-State Insurance
Co., Oakland, was named to succeed Leo T. McCarthy of San Francisco.
Dr. J. Tillman Hall, chairman, Department of Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance at the University of Southern Califor-
nia, was named to replace the late David Feuer of Long Beach.
The commission is composed of 12 members--eight selected as
citizen representatives by the Governor and four from the Legislature.
Two additional public appointments remain to be made. The appoint-
ments are subject to Senate confirmation and the terms are at the
pleasure of the Governor.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.20.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced a number of
Agricultural Association appointments.
Mrs. Marie Fish of Chico and Joseph N. Richardson of Richardson
Springs were reappointed to the Board of Directors, 3rd District.
They are Republicans and their terms expire Jan. 15, 1971.
William R. Gibford, an instructor at California Polytechnic
College, San Luis Obispo, was named to replace Torleif M. Rickansrud
of San Luis Obispo on the Board of Directors, 16th District.
Also in the 16th District, Wilbur W. Hartzell, Jr., of Templeton,
a rancher
/replaced Jesse E. Drake of Morro Bay.
Gibford and Hartzell are Republicans and their terms expire
Jan. 15, 1971.
Everett L. Bixler of Grass Valley was reappointed to the Board
of Directors, 17th District, for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He
is a Democrat.
Walter N. McCormack, Nevada County Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds, replaced William J. Mautino of Nevada City on the Board
of Directors, 17th District, for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He
is a Republican.
Richard M. Brown of Hanford was named to replace James K.
McDowell of Lemoore on the Board of Directors, 24-A District. Brown
is a Republican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Foster R. Vierra, Sr., a Hanford Democrat, was reappointed to
the Board of Directors, 24-A District, for a term expiring Jan. 15,1971.
of Colusa
In the 44th District, C. Martin Wilmarth/was named to replace
of Meridian
Mrs. Howard T. Thomas of Colusa and Therrold K. Marshall/was named to
replace the late Ronald R. Abernethy of Williams. Wilmarth and
Marshall are Republicans. Their terms expire Jan. 15, 1971.
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RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2-21-67
Verne Orr, Pasadena investment official, today was named by
Governor Ronald Reagan as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Orr, 49, served as president of Investors Savings and Loan
Assn. from 1963 to 1966 and for four years prior to that was a partner
in Verne Orr Co., an investment firm.
From 1946 to 1959 he was a partner in a Pasadena automobile
agency and in 1962 he served as foreman of the Los Angeles County
Grand Jury.
James W. Chapman Jr. of Sacramento was reappointed as deputy
director, operations, in the department and Russell S. Walton of
Los Altos was named to replace Richard A. Kline of Los Angeles as
deputy director, traffic safety.
Orr's appointment to the $23,500-a-year post requires Senate
confirmation. He replaces Tom M. Bright.
He was graduated from Pomona College in 1937 and received a
master's degree in business administration from Stanford in 1939.
After combat service in the Pacific with the U. S. Navy during
World War II, Orr entered the automobile agency business and since then
has been active in numerous civic and cultural affairs in the
Los Angeles-Pasadena area.
He is a trustee of Scripps College at Claremont; a director
of the Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, and a member of the
executive committee of United Way, Inc., Los Angeles County.
Orr, a Republican, is married and has two children.
Chapman became deputy director for operations in September of
1965. For more than four years prior to that he was commander of
Travis Air Force Base and previously was commander of Luke AFB in
Arizona. He retired as a brigadier general after 35 years of federal
service.
Chapman, 56, is married and has two children.
Walton, 46, is president of Rus Walton & Associates, an adver-
tising and public relations firm. He formerly was executive director
of the United Republicans of California and director of program and
public relations for the western division of the National Assn. of
Manufacturers.
He flew as an Army Air Corps pilot in the India-China-Burma
campaign of World War II after attending Temple University. He is
married and has three children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.21.67
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Gov. Ronald Reagan today issued the following statement:
"Today, I would like to announce the appointment of one
of the nation's most emminent businessmen as the head of a
survey on efficiency and cost control within the state govern-
ment.
He is A. Kenneth Pryor, who recently retired as managing
partner of the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse & Co. Mr.
Pryor, who is 63, lives in Hillsborough, near San Francisco.
His title will be chairman of the executive committee.
Like so many of those who have shown an interest in
improving the operations of our state government in recent
months, Mr. Pryor is taking a cut to do this job. In fact,
he is serving without pay on a full-time basis for the length
of the study, which we estimate will take about 32 weeks.
His chief assistants will be Joseph W. Cochran III of
Pebble Beach, who recently sold a firm that manufactured and
installed baggage handling and moving equipment for airports,
and Holmes Tuttle, a Los Angeles automobile distributor.
Mr. Cochran will be program consultant and Mr. Tuttle
will serve as director of manpower and finance.
Incidentally, I wish to emphasize again that this study,
which we hope will result in major streamlining of the state
government and major savings to the taxpayers, is being done
at no cost to the state.
It will be financed by more than 100 firms which also
are interested in good government. We do not have any cost
estimates because it is impossible to put a figure on the
price you would have to pay if you had to hire the more than
150 high-level executives who will participate in this study.
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OFFICE OF THE GO'
!NOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.21.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO - - Two men were appointed today by Gov. Ronald
Reagan as members of the Western States Water Council.
William R. Gianelli, director of the Department of
Water Resources, was named chairman of the California dele-
gation on the Council. He replaces William Warne.
Sen. Gordon Cologne (R-Indio), chairman of the Senate
Water Resources Committee, was named to succeed former Sen.
James Cobey of Merced.
The posts require Senate confirmation.
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OFFICE OF THE VERNOR
Sacramento, Cal ornia
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.22.67
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the filling
of three top posts in the Department of Water Resources by
registered professional engineers with long experience in
water resources development.
Alfred R. Golze and John R. Teerink were named by the
governor as deputy directors. Robert G. Eiland was designated
assistant director by water resources Director William R. Gia-
nelli.
"These appointments will strengthen the technical direc-
tion of the department and emphasize its engineering management
responsibilities in the administration of California's water
program," the governor said.
"By elevating top civil service engineers and other
streamlining within the department by Mr. Gianelli, the depart-
ment should have immediate savings in excess of $100,000 per
year with the possibility of substantially greater economies,"
he added.
"Golze and Teerink, as deputy directors, will have direct
charge of major segments of the department's engineering pro-
gram," Gianelli said. Eiland will be personal assistant to
Gianelli and will be in charge of engineering and administra-
tive controls and services.
Golze, 61, replaces Wesley E. Steiner. He has been the
chief engineer of the department since 1961 and in his new
capacity will have major responsibility to oversee completion
of the State Water Project, including Oroville Dam, the Calif-
ornia Aqueduct, the Tehachapi crossing and storage reservoirs
and pumping and power plants.
Golze has two degrees in civil engineering from the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania and had done graduate engineering work
at the University of Colorado and George Washington University.
He has won wide recognition in his field, including service
with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation since 1933. From 1958 until
1961 he was assistant commissioner for reclamation.
Teerink, 45, replaces Neely Gardner. He has been the
assistant chief engineer and in his new duties will oversee the
planning, regulatory and district activities of the department,
Gianelli said, particularly in the area of working with local
people to meet water requirements.
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Teerink received his engineering degree from Oregon State
University and a masters of public administration degree from
Harvard. He has served the department in a number of capacities
since 1946. In 1964 he was named to receive the National
Institute of Public Affairs career education award--the firs t
Californian to be awarded that honor.
Eiland, 50, vice president of John F. Otto, Inc., a Sacra-
mento construction firm, was educated at the University of New
Mexico and UCLA.
In 1965 he headed a team of consultants to the East Paki-
stan Water and Power Development Authority in Dacca, Pakistan.
For 20 years before that he was active in the water development
field with both the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the depart-
ment.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Governor Ronald Reagan announced today Warren PRESS Howard Day, member
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of the Los Angeles County Board of Education, has been nominated for a
post on the State Board of Education.
He will replace Dr. William J. McCandless of El Cajon, whose
appointment previously had been announced but was never sent to the
State Senate for confirmation.
The governor said he would not send McCandless' name to the
Senate because of the possibility that the Senate would not approve the
appointment.
"I regret very much that there has been a problem in this area
and so in the interests of harmony, Dr. McCandless' name will not be
forwarded to the Senate for confirmation," the governor said.
Day, 54, of Long Beach, is an owner-partner in Day & Brown
Insurance Agency, Long Beach and Compton. He has served on the county
education board since 1956.
He attended Beverly Hills High School, the University of Utah
and UCLA and from 1936 to 1942 was the real estate and insurance sales
manager of the real estate loan department of the George Elkins Co.,
Beverly Hills.
A Republican, Day served as president of the Los Angeles County
Board of Education for two terms and has been active in numerous civic
activities in the Los Angeles area.
He served as president of the Compton Chamber of Commerce in 1945,
was on the board of directors of the Salvation Army for two years and
was president of the Compton Community Chest in 1957. He also has been
active in United Way activities.
Day helped form the EYOA and was elected chairman of its board in
March, 1966. He is a past president of the Compton Citizen's Committee
for Schools and is past committee chairman of the Midland District Boy
Scouts of America.
He is married and has two children.
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RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.22.67
PRESS
C-O-R-R-E-C-T-I-O-N
Please note in press release #66 dated
February 15, Mrs. Carley F. Chase was appointed
to the 12th District Agricultural Association.
Her term expires January 15 and she is a
Republican.
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.22.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the following
appointments to the 46th District Agricultural Association Board
of Directors:
Mrs. Lula M. Schlack of Hemet was named to replace Mrs. Winnie
Phillips of San Jacinto for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. Mrs.
Schlack is a Republican.
John R. Harrison of Perris, a feed supplier, was reappointed
for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He is a Republican.
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RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.22.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today named three persons to the board of
directors of the California State Fair & Exposition and designated a
veteran board member to serve as the new president.
Dr. Herbert C. Sanderson of Sacramento was named to a four-year
term to replace Henry M. Moss of Sacramento.
Waldo Howard Jackson, Sacramento, executive manager of the
California Assn. of Highway Patrolmen, also received a four-year term,
replacing Bert J. Abraham of Lakewood.
Dr. Conrad J. Ferreira, Redding veterinarian, was named to a one-
year term, replacing Farrell F. Wrenn of Auburn.
Governor Reagan also designated Robert Setrakian, veteran board
member from Kentfield, as president.
Sanderson, an orthopaedic surgeon, received a BA and an MA in
history from Stanford and was graduated from Northwestern University
with an MD. A Navy veteran of World War II, he entered private medical
practice in San Francisco in 1946, including a three-year period as
team physician for the San Francisco 49ers professional football team.
He is an experienced horseman and was responsible for revisions
of the State Horse Racing Act.
Dr. Sanderson, 54, is a Republican, a member of local, state and
national medical societies and a member of the California Thoroughbred
Breeders Assn.
Jackson, 69, is a native of Sacramento and has been an advisor to
the State Fair on promotion, publicity direction, coordination and con-
cessions during the past 53 years. His work has included efforts to
make the State Fair Souvenir Program a success. Three years ago he
was honored by the Fair Board for his contributions of 50 years.
A Republican, he has been active in civic and cultural affairs in
addition to his outstanding record in State Fair activities.
Dr. Ferreira, 45, has been a member of the board of directors of
the 27th District (Shasta County) Agricultural Assn.
A Republican, he is a member of the California State Veterinary
Medical Assn., the American Veterinary Assn. and the Cattlemen's Assn.
of Redding. He has owned the Redding Veterinary Hospital for more than
20 years.
Setrakian, 43, was named to the State Fair board in 1964. A
Democrat, he is president and director of Midstate Horticultural Co.,
Setrakian Co. of New York and Cal-Van Inc.
He is a partner in Setrakian and Co. and a director of the Cali-
fornia Growers Wineries and the California Grape and Tree Fruit League,
The term of president is for one year.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.23.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today announced the appointment of Mrs
Wayne (Nita) Wentner to the State Personnel Board.
Mrs. Wentner had served as deputy appointments secretary to the
governor prior to accepting the Personnel Board post. It pays
$8,000 annually, is for a 10-year term and requires Senate confirmation.
Mrs. Wentner, of Walnut Creek, has been active in California
Republican affairs for 20 years and is a licensed real estate and life
insurance agent.
She is married and has three children. She replaces Ford A.
Chatters of Lindsay, whose term expired.
Paul R. Haerle (cq), San Francisco attorney, was named to succeed
Mrs. Wentner as assistant appointments secretary.
Haerle, 35, is a graduate of Yale and Michigan universities and
was a partner in the San Francisco law firm of Thelen, Morrison,
Johnson & Bridges. He is married, has two children and is a Republican.
He had been serving as a special assistant to the governor for
judicial appointments and will continue to coordinate the governor's
interim plan on filling judicial posts.
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.23.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced a number of
Agricultural Association district appointments.
Mrs. Shirley H. Brinker of Fresno was named to replace Frank
Tuck of Fresno on the 21st District Board of Directors. She is a
Republican and her term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Sidney L. Cruff of Selma replaced Robert E. Sears of Fresno
on the 21st District board. A Republican, his term expires Jan. 15,
1971.
Mrs. Rose K. Marchetti of Madera was named to a term expiring
Jan. 15, 1971 on the 21-A District Board of Directors. A Republican,
she replaced Joseph A. Cappelluti of Madera.
Also named to the 21-A District Board was Sidney E. Huntley
of Madera, a Republican. His term expires Jan. 15, 1971 and he re-
places Arthur Freeman of Madera.
George F. Thagard, Sr. of Downey was named to replace Morris
L. Shucart of Montery Park on the 48th District Board of Directors.
He is a Republican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Demos D. Shakarian of Downey, a dairyman, was reappointed to
the 48th District Board of Directors, to a term expiring Jan. 15,
1971. He is a Republican.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
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IMMEDIATE PRESS
SS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today appointed Richard
M. Marsh, Indio and Palm Desert attorney, to the Superior Court
in Riverside County.
The post was created by the 1965 Legislature.
Marsh, 47, was with the law firm of Marsh, Moore &
Cologne in Indio before his appointment to the bench.
A Republican, he is a native of Michigan, a veteran of
combat duty during World War II and was graduated from the
University of Michigan with a BS and an LLB
Marsh is a member of local, state and national bar
associations and the California and American Trial Lawyers Assns.
He moved to California from Michigan in 1949 and opened
his own law practice in Indio in 1951, specializing in trial
work.
Marsh served as a deputy district attorney in Riverside
County and has been active in civic affairs.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNO
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.24.67
Governor Ronald Reagan yesterday said that California is fortunate
"to have the best law enforcement to be found anywhere in the world,"
in his greeting to the Governor's Law Enforcement Advisory Committee at
its first meeting of the year. The governor said effective crime pre-
vention programs and increased support of local police agencies are
principal objectives of his administration.
He said this is illustrated by the fact that a request for new
crime prevention laws was the first major program presented by him to
the State Legislature.
The Advisory Committee, in an all-day session held in the
Governor's Council Room at the State Capitol, discussed coordination of
state and local law enforcement agencies for the effective handling of
natural disasters, riots, and similar emergencies.
The group, which is composed of police chiefs, sheriffs, district
attorneys, and judges from throughout the state, also discussed current
statewide police problems and recommendations for new legislation.
Chief Thomas J. Cahill of the San Francisco Police Department
serves as chairman of the committee.
Other members who attended included: Bernard J. Clark, sheriff
of Riverside County; John Claussen, former sheriff of Napa County;
Harold W. Sullivan, commissioner of the California Highway Patrol; the
Honorable Leon T. David, judge of the Superior Court, Los Angeles County;
Chief Louis J. Fortuna, San Bernardino Police Department; Orville J.
Hawkins, assistant director, Department of Justice, representing
Attorney General Thomas C. Lynch; Sal P. Jimno, Pittsburg chief of
police; August G. Kettman, member of the Adult Authority; Sheriff John
A. Lucchetti, San Benito County; Undersheriff William McCloud, repre-
senting Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess of Los Angeles County; District
Attorney Keith Sorenson, San Mateo County; Sheriff Larry Gillick, Butte
County, and Sheriff Dan Kelsay, Stanislaus County.
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RELEASE: Immediate PRESS
Governor Ronald Reagan said today that his administration will
take whatever action is necessary to assure that adequate funds will
continue to be available to care for crippled children.
The governor said Assemblyman Robert W. Crown is "indulging in
partisan political games" with a statement that Republicans have blocked
funds for crippled children.
"I, personally, gave Assemblyman Crown at his request a letter
that would allow him to seek $274,000 for the physical therapy program.
That is all he sought. Then, using that letter, he sought to enlarge
the scope of the program without consulting with me or determining the
administration's position."
"Mr. Crown might pause to consider that this politically flavored
manipulation involves crippled children," Governor Reagan said.
He pointed out that the Finance Department had assured Dr. Lester
Breslow, director of Public Health, that there must be "no turndown of
any emergency needs in this area."
The Finance Department told Dr. Breslow on February 21 that
"should you find that the emergency needs anticipated cannot be
handled within existing resources, you should immediately inform the
Department of Finance outlining the specific problems in detail."
The department letter to Dr. Breslow noted that the program is
limited by budget funds every year. On this grounds it asked Breslow
to "notify the counties to schedule intake so as to stay within the
available resources for the balance of this fiscal year and to report
back to your department any additional amounts they believe would be
necessary to meet special or emergency needs that could not otherwise
be handled."
"In light of the fact that we are trying honestly and diligently
to meet the needs of this program, I am sorry that Assemblyman Crown
has resorted to trickery and mis-statements in the hopes of making
political gain," Governor Reagan said.
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
PRESS
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2.24.67
Sacramento--Governor Ronald Reagan today announced he has
signed a proclamation proclaiming February as American
History month in California.
The proclamation was requested by the State Legislature.
In the proclamation. Gov. Reagan noted that Americans
take "pride in their history as an independent nation which
won its freedom and has maintained its sovereignty through
sacrifice."
The Governor said knowledge of American history "reminds
us of our precious heritage and strengthens our determination
to retain our freedom" and that American History Month encour-
ages "appreciation of American history and our debt to
past generations of Americans."
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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SCHEDULE 2/27-3/4/67
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Meeting: State Colleges PRESS Trustees: Governor' S
4:00 pm
Office
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10:45 am
Bill signing ceremony: SB 25, Senator
McAteer, author; Governor's Council Room
1:30 pm
Press Conference; Room 1190
2:30 pm
Mrs. Reagan will be presented with a bust
of the Governor by John Staley; Governor's
Office
3:00 pm
Meeting: James A. Guthrie, chairman,
California Arts Commission; Governor's Office
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
9:15 am
Depart San Francisco International Airport,
TWA Flight 64
5:00 pm
Arrive Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C.
7:00 pm
Republican Victory Gala, International
Ballroom, Madison Hotel
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
9:15 am
Depart Dulles Airport, TWA Flight 67
11:45 am
Arrive San Francisco International Airport
(depart immediately for Sacramento)
3:00 pm
Meeting: Governor's Council; Council Room
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
8:45 am
Depart Sacramento Airport, PSA Flight 188
9:50 am
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport
10:30 am
Meeting: members of Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce; Governor's Office
1:00 pm
Meeting: Mrs. Laurence B. Martin, president,
and Mrs. Robley Berry, vice-president,
California Parent-Teachers Assn.; Governor's
Office
2:00 pm
Photo session: nurses returned from Viet
Nam; Governor's Office
overnight
Los Angeles residence
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
thru
No public appointments scheduled
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
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Governor Ronald Reagan today announced appointment PRESS
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force to review and evaluate recreational and fish and wildlife programs
connected with the State Water Project.
"The State of California has a wonderful opportunity, in connec-
tion with the State Water Project, to help meet the recreational and
fish and wildlife needs of its people," Governor Reagan said.
"To make certain that the program is going ahead in accordance
with overall state planning and with the greatest benefits for the
recreation dollar, I think it is time for us to take a good look at
it," he said.
Pointing out that these programs could have a tremendous future
impact on the state's general fund, the governor said:
"A preliminary review of the planning and projects being undertaken
convinces me that a thorough evaluation of this program is needed. Along
with its evaluation, the task force should recommend a program which
will adequately serve the public without excessive cost."
The governor pointed out that while $5 million annually is avail-
able for acquisition of fish and wildlife and recreation lands in con-
nection with the project, money for the actual development must come
from the general fund.
"Because of this, I want to make sure that recreational facilities
will be planned and built in order to realize the greatest statewide
benefits. Further, I am asking the task force to evaluate the possibil-
ity of local participation in the program, especially in the field of
operation and maintenance."
Governor Reagan said the objectives of the review had been dis-
cussed with William R. Gianelli, director of Water Resources, who agreed
with the task force approach.
Norman B. Livermore, administrator of the Resources Agency, said
all members of the task force are highly qualified by experience in
similar programs. Members are:
Raymond J. Nesbit, executive officer of the Wildlife Conservation
Board, who will serve as chairman. The board has carried out for a
decade a highly successful fishing and hunting oriented program in
cooperation with local entities.
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John H. Knight, deputy chief, Park Management, Department of
Parks and Recreation, who has had many years experience in this field.
William M. Carah, executive secretary, California Water
Commission, which has given policy guidance and helped administer the
Davis-Grunsky Act program of which reservoir recreation is an integral
part.
Robert G. Eiland, assistant director of the Department of Water
Resources, which under law must incorporate recreation and fish and
wildlife planning in its water development projects.
James Trout, senior construction budget analyst, Department of
Finance, who has reviewed much of the existing program.
All will serve on the task force in addition to their other
duties.
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PRESS
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SACRAMENTO- James A. Moe, LaCrescenta engineer, today
was named by Gov. Ronald Reagan as Deputy Director of Public
Works.
He succeeds Harry D. Freeman of Sacramento, who resigned.
Moe, 34, has been project manager for Pozzo Construction
Co., Los Angeles, since 1956. A graduate of the University
of Minnesota, Moe is a Navy veteran, a Republican and has been
active in the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce activities.
He is married and has four children.
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Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
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PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced he will
expand his proposed law enforcement and crime prevention
program to include those recommendations of the National Crime
Commission that can be adapted to California.
Reagan said he expects to meet with Attorney General
Lynch and other Californians who served on the Commission to
look at its crime proposals in detail.
Others he will consult with are San Francisco Chief of
Police Thomas Cahill, Gene S. Muehleisen, Executive Officer
of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training; Richard A. McGee, Youth and Adult Corrections Agency
Administrator, and Heman Stark, Youth Authority Director, both
of whom served as advisors to the Commission, and publisher
Otis Chandler.
The Governor said the new program will include additional
legislative proposals, which are now being drawn, additional
action by executive agencies and joint programs with local
governments.
He said emphasis will be placed on improvement of standards
and training, new equipment and facilities, and improved proce-
dures.
"We will also pay particular attention to the Commission's
finding and recommendations on organized crime, to determine
whether there is any substantial program in California and what
steps can be taken to prevent it."
The Governor urged members of both parties" to join me in
this bipartisan attack on crime."
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MEMO TO THE PRESS
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interior of the Domich home Wednesday morning, March 1, 1967
at 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. The address is 1341 - 45th Street.
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RELEASE: PRESS Immediate
Governor Ronald Reagan today appointed Willard
T. Branson, Monterey insurance executive, to the
Monterey County Board of Supervisors.
Branson, 48, is associate manager of Prudential
Insurance Co. in Monterey.
He replaces Thomas J. Hudson, who resigned from
the 5th District post.
Branson, who resides in Carmel, is a Republican.
He is a member of the County Planning Commission and
a World War II Marine veteran. He is married and has
three children.
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