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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Folder Title: Press Releases - March 1967
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OFFICE OF ATOMIC ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AND RADIATION DETECT
N
Sacramento, California
MAR 1 1967
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PRESS ATOMIC ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES
SYMPOSIUM ON RADIATION-PROCESSED WOOD-PLASTIC MATERIALS
Development of irradiated wood-plastic materials will be the
subject of a one-day symposium in Sacramento on June 9. The
meeting, sponsored by the State Office of Atomic Energy
Development and Radiation Protection, will be open to all
persons interested in the production, marketing, and use of
these new materials.
The U. S. Atomic Energy Commission and private industry are
currently spending a quarter of a million dollars per year
in developing radiation-processed wood-plastic materials.
The material is produced by impregnating wood with liquid
plastic chemicals, then subjecting it to gamma radiation.
The resulting product, which can still be processed with
conventional woodworking equipment, is several hundred percent
harder, is more resistant to abrasion, warping, a nd swelling,
and has greater shear and static bending strength than
natural wood. It retains the natural wood grain and color,
or it can be artificially colored throughout.
Potential uses include indoor and outdoor furniture, floors,
window frames, sills, doors, decorative trims, boat decks
and fittings, dies and jigs, tool handles, and sporting goods.
The June 9 symposium will summarize development to date in
impregnation and irradiation techniques, review testing and
evaluation programs, consider design and cost of requisite
facilities, and discuss the market potential for various
wood-plastic materials and products. The meeting will also
report on the AEC's program of supplying to interested
companies free custom processing of wood samples for sub-
sequent product development, testing, and evaluation.
Persons interested in attending the meeting are invited to
contact the Office of Atomic Energy Development and Radiation
Protection, Room 1033, State Capitol, Sacramento 95814,
for further details.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.1.67
PRESS MEMO
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN THE GOVERNOR' PRESS
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
12:00 noon
Depart Friendship Airport, Maryland,
American Flight # 45
2:05 pm
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport.
ALSO NOTE: The Governor's Council meeting for March 2 has been
cancelled.
JAK
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Governor Ronald Reagan appointed today PRESS Kong
3.1.67
San Francisco to the California Committee on Fulbright Scholarships.
Dr. Lee is president of Lincoln University in San Francisco,
chairman of the Board of Trustees of Chinese Central High School
and a member of the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Chapter
of American National Red Cross.
Dr. Lee, 59, is also president of Kong Chow Benevolent
Association.
Born in Canton, China, he is a naturalized citizen.
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PB/99
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.1.67
PRESS
Sacramento--Woodrow A. Miller, Colton businessman and
consultant to three federal secretaries of Agriculture, today
was named by Governor Ronald Reagan to the Board of Directors
of the California State Fair and Exposition.
Miller, operator of Miller's Honey Co., an international
honey firm, succeeds Joseph J. Crosetti of Watsonville. It is
for a one-year term.
A Republican, he served on the Colton City Council for
16 years, including the post of mayor for three years. He was
an advisor to both Democratic and Republican Secretaries of
Agriculture in Washington and is active in numerous San Berna-
dino area civic and charitable organizations.
Miller, 54, served as a director of the National Orange
Show for 14 years, is a past president of the group and is
now the secretary-manager.
A native of Logan, Utah, he is married and has three chil-
dren.
Gov. Reagan also announced that he had designated George
Whitney, vice-president and general manager of KFMB and KFMB-TV
in San Diego as a member of the Board's executive committee.
Whitney, who was appointed to the Board in 1964, succeeds H.C.
Maginn, whose term on the Board has expired.
# # #
PB/100
OFFICE OF THE GOV_ NOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.1.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the following
Agricul tural Assocation district appointments:
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Henry E. Tomasini of Petaluma, a savings and loan executive,
was named to the 4th District Board of Directors for a term expiring
Jan. 15, 1971. A Republican, he replaces W.L. Hepworth of Sebastopol.
Robert W. Mackey of Petaluma, an attorney, was named to replace
Herbert H. Angress of Marshall on the 4th District Board. He is a
Republican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Don S. Avery of Etna, former Siskiyou County Supervisor, was
appointed to the 10th District Board of Directors for a term expir-
ing Jan. 15, 1971. A Republican, he replaces Esther B. Foulke of
Gazelle.
Harry C. Hanna of Etna replaces Alice Hessig of Grenada on the
10th District Board. A Republican, his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Robert A. Bryant of Yuba City was named to the 13th District
Board of Directors, replacing Howard W. Mayfield of Yuba City. A
Republican, Bryant's term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
John K.T. Forsman of Marysville replaces Harvey H. Sheehan of
Rackerby on the 13th District Board for a term expiring Jan. 15,
1971. Forsman is a Republican.
Robert S. Bryant of Redding, a building contractor, was named
to a term expiring Jan 15, 1971 on the 27th District Board. A
Republican, Bryant replaces Colby G. Smith of Redding.
Floyd N. Bidwell of Cassel was also appointed to the 27th
District-Board for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. A Republican, he
replaces William Charles Gover of Anderson.
Robert W. Angel of Victorville, a businessman, was reappointed
to the 28th District Board of Directors. He is a Republican and
his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Woodrow A. Miller of Colton was named to a term expiring
Jan. 15, 1971 on the 28th District Board. A Republican, he replaces
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Alvin J. Tatum of Victorville.
William Flournoy of Likely replaces Charles Bud Williams of
Likely on the 34th District Board of Directors. He is a Republican
and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Mrs. Rose Marie Coops of Cedarville, a registered nurse, was
named to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971 on the 34th District Board.
A Republican, she replaces Mr. Francis R. Page of Cedarville.
R. Richard Rodoni of Los Banos was appointed to the 35th
District Board of Directors for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. A
Republican, he replaces Donald J. Coelho of Los Banos.
Herbert N. Clements of Dos Palos, a variety store owner, was
named to replace Joe M. Vincent, Jr. of Dos Palos on the 35th Dis-
trict Board. A Republican, Clements' term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Vernon E. Schmeiser of Dixon was appointed to a term expiring
Jan. 15, 1971 on the 36th District Board of Directors. A Republican,
he replaces Melvin L. George of Dixon.
E. Ray Crabtree of Suisun, a rancher, replaces Charles V.
Misuraca, Sr. of Dixon on the 36th District Board. He is a Repub-
lican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Randall G. Reiff of Woodland was appointed to the 40th District
Board of Directors for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He is a
Republican and replaces Raymond J. Bell of Woodland.
John E. Weaver, manager of the Woodland Wells Fargo Bank, was
appointed to the 40th District Board for a term expiring Jan. 15,
1971. A Republican, he replaces Richard B. Barlow of Davis.
Richard A. Childs of Crescent City, a utility company execu-
tive, replaces Thomas O. Cochran of Crescent City on the 41st Dis-
trict Board of Directors. A Republican, his term expires Jan. 15,
1971.
Harry T. Trehearne of Crescent City was appointed to the 41st
District Board, replacing George Yamor of Crescent City. He is a
Republican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Mrs. Martha C. Salter of Kelseyville was named to a term
expiring Jan. 15, 1971 on the 49th District Board of Directors.
She is a Republican and replaces Philip Windrem of Kelseyville.
John A. Olson of Clear Lake Highlands was reappointed to the
49th District Board to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He is a
California Disaster Office
P. O. Box 9577
Sacramento, California 95823
March 1, 1967
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The public will be warned of an actual attack on this nation by the use of
only one warning signal in the future.
A release from the California Disaster Office announcing the change,
effective March 1, indicated that "the attack warning signal will be the
sounding of a three- to five-minute wavering tone on sirens or short blasts
on horns or other warning devices used by local governments. The attack
warning signal means that an attack against this country has been detected
and that protective action should be taken immediately." It was emphasized
that the attack warning signal shall be used for no other purpose and have
no other meanings.
It was further added that "This national change in warning signals means
that the previous three- to five-minute steady tone alert signal may now
e used, at the option of local officials, to advise the public to 'listen
for essential emergency information' over available broadcast stations or
other news means. The steady tone signal may also be used by local govern-
ment, at their option and authority, to advise the public of impending
natural disaster such as floods and seismic sea waves. "
The California Disaster Office receives attack warning information over
the National Warning System, which originates from the North American Air
Defense Command, Colorado Springs, following official Cetermination of an
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Press Release re Warning Signals - P. 2
tual attack. The California Disaster Office utilizes the National
Warning System and all necessary state communications systems to relay
immediately attack warning to local governments. Local warning devices are
then activated in accordance with local civil defense plans.
nder the new procedure the attack warning signal will be repeated from
national, state, and local levels as many times as required to obtain
necessary response from the public to take protective action from an attack
or subsequent arrival of radioactive fallout.
1111111
TITE
(Note to Editors: Local Civil Defense and Disaster Directors can be
contacted for additional information relating to the type of warning
devices used in the local area and whether these devices are also used
for natural disaster warning.)
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
PRESS
445-4571
3.2.67
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named four persons
as members of the Educational Commission of the States.
The Commission was created by the 1966 Legislature.
Named were:
Charles Luckman, Sr., Los Angeles architect and a member
of the Board of Trustees of the California State Colleges; the
Most Rev. Francis J. Furey, Bishop of San Diego; James E. Strat-
ten, executive director, Booker T. Washington Community Service
Center, San Francisco; and Dr. Max Rafferty, State Supt. of
Public Instruction.
# # #
PB/102
OFFICE OF THE GOVI
OR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.7.67
SCHEDULE 3/8-12/67
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Depart San Francisco PRESS Airport,
10:00 am
United Airlines Flight 24
6:05 pm
Arrive Kennedy International Airport, New
York
overnight
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
12:00 noon
Luncheon: Time-Life Editors; Executive
Dining Room, Time-Life Bldg., New York
8:00 pm
Depart Kennedy International Airport, New
York, via Eastern Airlines shuttle
8:48 pm
Arrive National Airport, Washington, D.C.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
8:00 am
Breakfast: GOP Conference, Rep. Mel Laird,
host; Room B-338, Rayburn House Office
Bldg., Washington
9:30 am
Press Conference; Room B-369 RHOB
11:00 am
Meeting: California Republican Delegation,
Rep. Glen Lipscomb, host; Room 2245 RHOB
12:30 pm
Luncheon: California Congressional Dele-
gation, Gov. Reagan, host; Room B-338 RHOB
6:00 pm
Reception: California State Society;
Room B-338 RHOB. Reception also honors
Miss Sue May, California Cherry Blossom
Princess. Mrs. Reagan will attend.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
7:00 pm
Gridiron Dinner, Statler-Hilton Hotel,
Washington, D.C.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Return to California
JAK/103
OFFICE OF THE GOVE' DR
RELEASE:
mediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.7.67
A $574,000 emergency appropriation PRESS to meet the needs of
crippled children was agreed to today by Governor Ronald Reagan
and Assemblyman Robert Crown (D), chairman of the Assembly Ways
and Means Committee.
The bill is more than $400,000 less than Crown has been
seeking but is $300,000 over the initial amount Reagan had been
told was necessary.
Both Reagan and Crown said the new figure does not represent
a compromise, but instead is based on facts made available from a
survey of the counties participating in the crippled children's
program. It was pointed out that this is the first time the
figures have been available.
The governor and the assemblyman in a joint statement said
"we regret any earlier misunderstandings over this measure.
Crippled children should not be denied needed help because of
politics."
It was decided that the current bill now before the Assembly
will be returned to committee and be rewritten to include the
$574,000.
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LN/104
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3. 67
IMMED. 'E RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan and Lt. Gov. Robert Finch today
accused Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz of an appalling disregard
for California farmers and housewives by his "unilateral and un-
warranted action" in raising the minimum wage for foreign supple-
mental labor.
In a joint statement, Gov. Reagan and Lt. Gov. Finch said
Wirtz' announcement that California farmers must pat $1.60 an hour
instead of $1.40 an hour for foreign supplemental labor for harvest-
ing crops will not only result in inflationary food prices but also
will discriminate against farmers in this state.
"Mr. Wirtz' original experiment regarding foreign supplemental
labor has proven to be unworkable and has resulted in immeasurable
damage to California's No. 1 business--agriculture.
"Now, he is compounding this unrealistic scheme by ordering
California farmers to pay unwarranted minimum wages for foreign
imported labor.
"His unilateral action, taken without regard to California's
critical farm labor situation, will result in further denial of the
necessary labor force which this State's farmers need to harvest
their crops and compete with farmers in other states.
"Mr. Wirtz' claim that the higher minimum wage would bring
more unemployed domestic workers into the fields is without founda-
tion and cannot possibly be based on facts. As he should know from
the seriousness of the problem in recruiting farm labor in the past,
actions such as this in reality make recruiting even more difficult.
"We strongly protest this discriminatory requirement against
California agriculture and intend to seek its reversal.
"In addition, this new regulation will cause needless and undue
hardship on the consumers of food produced in California. Mr. Wirtz
and others in Washington continually preach against inflation and
tell the American people they are seriously concerned with the high
cost of living.
"If they were really concerned with the American housewife, they
would immediately see that the imposition of an unrealistic minimum
wage for foreign supplemental labor will cause food prices to soar
even higher.
Gov. Reagan and Lt. Gov. Finch said, "It is time for Califor-
nians--as well as all Americans--to raise their voices in protest
against this tampering by Secretary Wirtz."
PB/105
OFFICE OF THE GOVL NOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.7.67
RELEASE: WEDNESDAY PMs
FACT SHEET ON GOV. REAGAN'S REVENUE PROPOSALS
SS
Property Tax Relief:
Governor Reagan is proposing legislation providing for
local property tax relief
1967-68
1968-69
(millions)
(millions)
Direct Property Tax Relief
$120
$300
Aid for Improvement of
Public School Programs
50
75
Plus Medi-Cal costs shifted
from Local Taxes to the State
45
50
Total: Relief to
California Taxpayers
$215
$425
Governor Reagan is proposing the first property tax relief
in 33 years.
In the last 10 years, property taxes have increased two-
thirds more rapidly than personal income. Aggregate
levies have risen 164% from 1956-57, while aggregate per-
sonal income rose only 97%.
Governor Reagan's proposals call for an additional $50
million in 1967-68 as aid for improvement of public
school programs, thus relieving the pressure on property
taxpayers for school support.
Property tax relief will apply to all taxpayers in these
areas: homeowners, farmers, businessmen.
California's Additional Needs:
To reverse the inadequate financing policies established
under the previous administration, $865 million in new
revenue must be obtained immediately
$443 million is urgently required to restore a sound
fiscal operation to the State's General Fund, including:
$153 million to meet the cash deficiency
$266 million to provide adequate financing
in the coming year
$ 24 million to meet the obligations of the
Medi-Cal program carried forward from
last year and the current fiscal period
of 1966-67
$252 million of other revenue needs include:
$ 75 million to carry on the Medi-Cal plan
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in 1967-68. (Effects $45 million in
property tax benefits.)
$ 35 million for the continuation of the
State's present appropriation for
supplementary aid to low wealth school
districts
$ 38 million allowance in lieu of tuition at
the University and State colleges in
1967-68
$ 39 million salary adjustments for State
employees
$ 10 million for a cost-of-living adjustment
for retired school teachers
$ 55 million as offsets to the General Fund
economy program resulting from recent
budget hearings
How the Governor Proposes to Finance these Additional Needs:
Raising the present State sales tax rate to 4%
Raising the excise tax on distilled spirits to $2.25
per gallon, an increase of 15 cents on the one-fifth
gallon bottle
Raising the State cigarette tax to 6.5 cents per pack-
age, and levying a tax of 25% of the wholesale purchase
price on cigars and smoking tobacco
Raising the franchise tax rate on general corporations
to 6.5%, and the bank tax maximum to 10.5%
Amend the personal income tax by narrowing the bracket
structure to $2,000 in the first bracket and $1,500 in
all subsequent brackets, with a 10% maximum rate and
substituting a tax credit of $25 for a single individual,
$50 for a married couple, and $8 for each dependent for
the present exemptions
Comments by Governor Reagan:
"My revenue program will achieve the basic objectives of:
"Restoring a sound fiscal position in the General Fund;
"Achieving a balanced budget;
"Facilitating the matching of income with outgo in
1968-69; and
"Providing immediate property tax relief where the
need is greatest.
"I am hopeful the Legislature will take action to further
reform the property tax. The job is not finished.
"Governmental frugality marked the beginning of this
administration, and it will continue to be one of our
basic objectives."
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.8.67
MEMO TO THE PRESS
An executive clemency hearing has been scheduled by Clemency
Secretary Edwin Meese in the case of Paul Eugene LaVergne for
Wednesday, March 8, in the Council Room of the Governor's Office
at 11:00 am. LaVergne was convicted of first degree murder,
robbery and felonious assualt in San Diego County. Execution is
scheduled for March 15, 1967.
The following is background information on LaVergne:
Paul Eugene LaVergne, now 23, was convicted of first degree
murder, robbery, and felonious assualt, on April 13, 1965, in the
Superior Court for San Diego County. These convictions arose out
of the robbery of two taxicab drivers, one of whom died as the
result of a severe beating and strangulation inflicted by LaVergne
and an accomplice. The murder was committed on Jan. 7, 1965, in
Imperial Beach, in San Diego County.
Testimony presented at the trial of LaVergne revealed the
following facts:
At approximately 5:00 am on Jan. 7, 1965, Peter Giacolone, a
Los Angeles cab driver, was beaten and strangled to death by
LaVergne and his accomplice in an alley in Imperial Beach. In the
vicinity of his cab, which was parked near the alley, were found
various items belonging to the accomplice, a hat later identified
as belonging to LaVergne and some loose bills. The trip sheet in
the cab showed $14.50 in fares since the commencement of the cab
driver's shift, but no money was found on his body, and his wallet
was not located. Quantities of blood were on the cab and the
ground near it. The victim had been brutally beaten, and then
strangled to death by use of a belt placed around his neck. The
victim's cries and moans as he was being beaten and killed were
heard by people living in a nearby apartment, who called the police.
These persons also reported they heard what sounded like laughter
while the crime was being committed. LaVergne and his accomplice
fled from the area before the arrival of police.
A few hours later, LaVergne, this time alone, entered a cab
in Coronado and asked the driver to take him to San Diego. At the
destination, LaVergne dragged this cab driver from the taxi, admin-
istered a severe beating to him, left him lying in the street and
stole his cab. He was later apprehended in the stolen cab by the
San Diego police. At the time of his arrest, a note was found in
his pocket, indicating that he intended to commit another robbery.
Following LaVergne's conviction, a penalty hearing was held,
and the Jury imposed the death penalty by a verdict returned on
April 16, 1965.
LaVergne's accomplice in the murder, Cecil Larry Watters, was
tried separately on one count of murder, since he was not appre-
hended until after the trial of LaVergne. Watters was not involved
in the second robbery of felonious assault. He received a sentence
of life imprisonment without possibility of parole.
On March 2, 1966, the conviction and the penalty imposed by
the Jury were unanimously affirmed by the Supreme Court of Califor-
nia. The Superior Court for San Diego County has set the execution
date for March 15, 1967.
OFFICE OF THE GOVER R
RELEASE:
Amediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-457
3.8.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today announced the appointment of a
Sacramento real estate man to the State Real Estate Commission for a
term expiring in January of 1971.
Frank MacBride Jr. of MacBride Realty Co. was named to succeed
Joseph H. Carter of Eureka, whose term expired.
MacBride, 65, has been active in the general real estate and
insurance business since 1931 and established MacBride Realty Co. in
1936.
A former president of the California Real Estate Assn., MacBride
has been active in numerous civic affairs and has held office on re-
gional and national real estate organizations.
A Republican, he is married and has four children.
Governor Reagan also named James E. Kenney, vice president and
general manager of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co., Los Angeles, to
the Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy,
better known as the Little Hoover Commission.
Kenney, of Pasadena, replaces Richard E. Sherwood of Beverly
Hills.
A Democrat, Kenney has been with Pacific Telephone since 1931
except for World War II service. Kenney, 54, has been active in numer-
ous Los Angeles area civic and cultural affairs.
Governor Reagan also announced the reappointment of two trustees
of the California State Colleges, both for eight-year terms. They are
George David Hart, president of G. D. Hart, Inc., San Francisco, and
Daniel H. Ridder, co-publisher of the Long Beach Independent Press-
Telegram.
Wing K. Fat, a native of Canton Province, China and vice presi-
dent of Frank Fat's Inc., Sacramento, was reappointed to a four-year
term on the California Veterans Board.
Other appointments announced today by Governor Reagan include:
Dr. Roy M. Swain, Ukiah, reappointed to a four-year term on the
Board of Trustees, Mendocino State Hospital.
A. T. Richardson, editor and publisher of the Progress Bulletin,
Pomona; Greyson Lee Bryan, real estate developer of Pomona, and Mrs.
James S. Baker, Pomona, were reappointed to fcur-year terms on the Board
of Trustees, Pacific State Hospital.
William B. Temple, general manager of Covina Irrigating Co.,
Covina, was named to a four-year term on the Pacific State Hospital
Board, succeeding Anna Laura Myers of Covina.
All the hospital board appointments are subject to Senate con-
firmation.
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CALIFORNIA COMMIS ON ON AGING
1108 14th Street
Sacramento, California
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Charles W. Skoien, Jr. of Los Angeles has been
appointed Executive Director, California Commission on Aging, it
was announced today by the Commission.
Skoien, 35, is a graduate of George Pepperdine College and
has worked in the field of recreation since 1949. For the past
year he has been employed as a Senior Recreation Director to
plan, organize and direct activities in a major recreation area
of Los Angeles.
For seven years prior to that, he was the director of
senior citizen activities for the Los Angeles City Department
of Recreation and Parks.
He represented the City of Los Angeles at the White House
Conference on Aging in 1961 and has been a delegate to the
Governor's Conference on Aging and a member of the Governor's
Committee on Aging in California. He also organized the senior
citizens program for the City of Los Angeles, which includes
more than 300 clubs.
Mr. Skoien is married and has three children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
PRESS
445-4571
3.9.67
SACRAMENTO--The Office of Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced
a number of Agricultural Association appointments.
Leonard I. Will of Tulelake, a Republican, was named to re-
place Mr. Marion F. Palmer of Tulelake on the 10-A District Board
of Directors and Mr. C.J. Main of Tulelake, also a Republican, was
reappointed to the same Board. Their terms will expire Jan. 1971.
Louis J. Resetar, Jr. of Watsonville, a Republican, was re-
appointed to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971 on the 14th District
Board of Directors. He is a farmer and savings and loan director.
John H.
C. William Nielson of Watsonville was named to replace Lewis
Mencarich watsonville
J. Poletti of Santa Cruz on the 14th District board. He is a
PeleHi remains
Republican and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971. on the board. His,
term expires 1-15-
Frank H. Spanfelner, Jr. of Red Bluff was appointed to a term
expiring Jan. 15, 1971 on the 30th District Board of Directors.
A Republican, he replaces Rudy Brodnansky of Red Bluff.
Robert P. (Rob) Martin of Corning, a rancher, replaces Mrs.
Lucille Snelson on the 30th District board. He is a Republican
and his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Michael J. Griffin of Ventura, a rancher, was named to replace
Scotty Harris of Ventura on the 31st District Board of Directors.
A Republican, his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Mrs. Pauline B. Bee of Ojai, a Republican, replaces David L.
Strathearn, Jr. of Simi on the 31st District Board. Her term
expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Irvin C. Chapman of Fullerton, a fruit grower, was named to
replace Huston Bouslog of Anaheim on the 32nd District Board of
Directors, and Cecil J. Marks of Santa Ana was named to replace
A.E. Arnold of Cypress on the same board. Chapman and Marks are
Republicans and their terms expire Jan. 15, 1971.
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3.9.67
Governor Ronald Reagan announced today that figures just compiled
show that hiring of state workers during February was reduced by more
than 46 percent from the same month a year ago.
"We have had a tremendously positive response to our directive on
the freeze on hiring," the governor said, "and I am grateful for the
cooperation we have received."
The governor, advised of the figures while in Washington Thursday,
said the reduction in hiring was accomplished "without curtailing any
state services."
"I want to congratulate every department head, supervisor and
state employee for making this reduction possible. It is a perfect
example of how government can stop the increasing spiral of growth,"
the governor said.
"Because these figures are so significant," he added, "I felt it
was my duty to immediately compliment all state employees on their
efforts. I am sure this will give encouragement to our further efforts
to effect economies and efficiencies in the state government of
California."
The governor said that figures for February of 1966 showed there
was a total of 5,241 appointments made. But in February of this year,
only 2,789 appointments were made---a reduction of 46.8 percent.
The three-year average for February appointments is 4,470, the
governor said. But last month's figures showed appointments were
37.2 percent lower than the three-year average.
Governor Reagan also pointed out that State Personnel Board
annual
the
past.
figures show a 7 - 10 percent increase in state appointments
Projections based on the February level this year indicate that "we
can reasonably assume that appointments this year will actually be
reduced very significantly."
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OFFICE OF THE GOVER.OR
MEMO TO PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.9.67
C-O-R-R-E-C-T-I-O-N
PRESS
In press release #109 dated today, please note that
C. William Nielson of Watsonville was named to replace John H.
Moncovich of Watsonville (and not Lewis J. Poletti of Santa Cruz).
Poletti remains on the 14th district agricultural association board.
His term expires on January 15, 1968.
release
In press/#110 dated today, the last paragraph should
read as follows:
"Governor Reagan also pointed out that State Personnel
Board figures show an annual 7 - 10 percent increase in state
appointments in the past. Projections based on the February level
this year indicate that 'we can reasonably assume that appointments
this year will actually be reduced very significantly. 11
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Governor's Schedule - Sunday, March 12
Depart Friendship Airport (Washington, D.C.) via
American Airlines for Los Angeles International
Airport. Arrive at 2:05 p.m.
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R
RELEASE: 1. ediate
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Governor Ronald Reagan today announced PRESS appointment
3.10.67
J. Kirby, special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as
Dept.
director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
The appointment to the $22,500-a-year post requires Senate
confirmation. He replaces James O. Reimel, who has resigned.
Kirby, of Santa Ana, was graduated with an AB from the University
of Nebraska and also studied law there and at Georgetown University.
He joined the FBI in 1941 and has handled all phases of investi-
gation with the bureau. For 19 years he was senior resident agent at
Santa Ana, where he supervised personnel, public and press relations,
police liaison, training and all investigative operations.
For the last three and a half years he was supervisory special
agent in the Los Angeles field office of the FBI. Kirby was
responsible for applicant recruiting and new agents, management com-
munications and procurement for the field office.
During his time with the bureau, he had supervision of from 40
to several hundred employees, depending on the area involved at the
time.
Kirby, a member of the Orange County Peace Officers Assn. and
the FBI Recreation Assn., is married and has three children.
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MEMO TO THE
RESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
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C-O-R-R-E-C-T-I-O-N
PRESS
In press release #111 dated today, Edward J.
Kirby has been appointed as director of the Depart-
ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
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3.10.67
SACRAMENTO--Gov Ronald Reagan today PRESS approved a plan of
California Director of Agriculture Earl Coke to consolidate part
of the Department, giving more emphasis and strength to agricultural
marketing.
The plan calls for a realignment of the duties of Coke's top
staff, effective April 1. It will coincide with the retirement of
the Department's Chief Deputy, Charles V. Dick, and the appointment
of a new Deputy Director.
Richard E. Lyng, 48, president of Ed. J. Lyng Company, Inc.,
Modesto, wholesale and retail seed firm, will be named Deputy
Director of Agriculture.
Lyng is a successful agricultural businessman with a lifetime
of work in the processing and marketing of agricultural crops. His
firm operates statewide in the production of farm seeds and markets
them throughout the United States.
"Mr. Lyng thoroughly understands the problems farmers and
ranchers of California face, " Coke said.
Lyng, a native of San Francisco, was a charter member and
served as president of the Stanislaus County Taxpayers Assn., and
has been a director of the California Crop Improvement Assn.
He is a former president of the California Seed Council and
the California Seed Assn. While president of the Greater Modesto
Chamber of Commerce, he worked for the betterment of farm-city
relations.
Lyng was graduated cum laude in business administration from
the University of Notre Dame. He served 30 months in the South
Pacific theater with the U.S. Army in World War II.
Coke's plan, agreed upon by the Governor, consolidates and
regroups the department's offices engaged in marketing activities.
The present Division of Agricultural Economics will be
renamed Division of Marketing Services. James Franklin Bennett,
Deputy Director of Agriculture, will be chief of the division.
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The plan will bring the Division of Dairy Industry, presently
headed by William J. Hunt, Jr., under the new Division of Marketing
Services. Hunt will be given a new civil service title.
Harry Krade, presently Chief of the Division of Agricultural
Economics, will assume his former civil service classification of
Chief, Bureau of Marketing. The Chief of the Bureau of Marketing,
Vernon Shahbazian, will be assigned the position of Senior
Marketing Economist.
Coke said in a letter to Gov. Reagan that "the changes will
create a more compact, responsive and useful organization. The
department will be better adapted to meet the rapidly changing needs
of agriculture and provide updated service to the people of
California."
Coke said "We need to concentrate our services in the field
where the need is greatest, and certainly the greatest need for
attention is in agricultural marketing. 11
"The Department has done well in this area but we feel that
it can do better, and this regrouping is intended to improve the
quality of our marketing activities.
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SCHEDULE 3/13-19/67
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Depart Santa Monica PRESS
10:00 am
10:30 am
Arrive Palm Springs Airport
12:00 noon
Luncheon: General Dwight D. Eisenhower;
Eisenhower residence, Palm Springs
3:00 pm
Depart Palm Springs Airport, charter jet
4:00 pm
Arrive Sacramento Airport
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
9:45 am
Photo Session: Assemblymen Mulford and
Conrad and representatives of DeMolay;
Governor's Office
10:00 am
Meeting: members of Association of Inde-
pendent Colleges; Governor's Office
1:30 pm
Press Conference; Room 1190
3:00 pm
Meeting: Student Body Presidents of the
California State Colleges; Governor's Ofc.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
3:15 pm
Photo Session: Senator Schrade and repre-
sentatives of Sons of Italy; Governor's Ofc.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
7:00 am
Depart Sacramento by car
9:00 am
Arrive San Francisco Medical Center
all day
University of California Board of Regents
Meeting
overnight
St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Depart San Francisco International Airport
For Washington, D.C.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Meeting: President Lyndon B. Johnson;
The White House.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Return to California
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RELEASE: 1 esday A.M.
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
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3.13.67
Major General Glenn C. Ames of Northridge today was named by
Governor Ronald Reagan as California's Adjutant General.
The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. He replaces
Lt. Gen. Roderic L. Hill, who has resigned.
General Ames, an attorney with a law practice in Encino, has
been connected with the military for more than 30 years.
He attended Freeport High School in Freeport, Ill. and was
graduated from the University of Illinois with an AB and from the
University of Southern California with an LLB.
General Ames, who will be 54 on March 28, was commissioned a
2nd lieutenant in the Organized Reserve Corps upon graduation from the
University of Illinois in 1935. In 1937 he was assigned to the 11th
Cavalry Regiment, ORC, and three years later entered active duty with
the 11th Cavalry Regiment.
In 1942 he was assigned to the 41st Infantry Division at Fort
Lewis, Washington and was sent to the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the
41st in April of 1942.
Service with the 41st included duty in Northern Australia, New
Guinea, Papau, Hollandia, Aitap, Biak Island, Schouten Islands, Dutch
East Indies, Palawan Island, Zamboanga Peninsula, Jolo Islands and the
Southern Philippines.
During this time he served as a platoon leader, troop commander,
assistant division intelligence officer and division intelligence
officer.
In 1946 he was assigned to the U. S. Army Reserve and commanded
the 318th Mechanized Cavalry Squadron and the 310th Armored Cavalry
Regiment.
General Ames was assigned in 1951 to the California Army
National Guard, serving as battalion commander, division artillery com-
mander of the 40th Armored Division and assistant division commander of
the 40th.
He served as a lieutenant colonel through brigadier general
while with the California National Guard and was promoted to major
general effective November 15, 1966.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze
Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal with three
stars and arrowhead, Philippine Liberation Medal and others.
A Republican, he is married to the former June Jones. He is a
member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Assn. and served as chairman,
National Guard Assn. of California.
As adjutant general, he is entitled to the same pay and allow-
ances as a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army.
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mediate
Sacramento, California
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3.13.67
California Governor Ronald Reagan today called for
Congressional legislation to satisfy the immediate needs of the
Pacific Southwest but which would also recognize the longer range
requirements of the Colorado River Basin.
In a statement presented to the House Subcommittee on
Irrigation and Reclamation in Washington, D. C., by California's
Water Resources Director William R. Gianelli on his behalf,
Governor Reagan opposed the position of Secretary of the Interior
Stewart Udall.
"We regard the National Administration's position as
a long step backward from the regional approach which Secretary
Udall initiated in 1963", the Governor said.
"The piecemeal approach now proposed by the Secretary
avoids the fundamental water problem facing the entire West. It
would add materially to the burden of demand on the river without
attempting to solve the basic problem of an insufficient supply
in the Colorado. "
He urged the Congress to continue to seek "a regional
solution to what is truly a regional problem".
Governor Reagan said, "We ask first that the legisla-
tion recognize the generally accepted fact that the dependable
supply of the Colorado River is insufficient to meet all compact
and decree apportionments to the seven states of the Colorado
River Basin. "
He said consideration must be given to "the further
fact that the dependable supply available to the Lower Basin
will be unable to meet existing uses and the added burden of
the Central Arizona Project beyond perhaps 1990 or the turn of
the century, even with California's existing uses limited to
4.4 million acre-feet per year.
"While it appears that the Lower Colorado supply has
the potential of satisfying existing uses and those of the Central
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Arizona Project for perhaps 25 years, this is .e case only because
several of the other states are not at this time using all of the
water to which they are entitled and because California's present
uses will be cut back from 5.1 to 4.4 million acre-feet per year
when the Central Arizona Project goes into operation.
"The only certain way of assuring continued development
and prosperity in the Pacific Southwest and of bringing peace to
the Colorado River is to increase the natural supplies of the
region.
"
The California Governor proposed that efforts continue
to break the impasse between the Northwest and the Southwest by
expanding the common ground of agreement.
"Both regions endorse the concept that when studies of
river augmentation are undertaken, they must be objective and must
encompass all real alternatives", Governor Reagan said.
"It appears that the essential ingredients of a viable
augmentation study are that it be conducted under the supervision
of an impartial body; that it be completed on a timely basis; that
the rights of the states and regions be fully respected; that the
affected states be permitted to participate effectively; that all
related factors be considered, including those outside the purely
engineering and economic fields; and that the expertise of existing
state and federal agencies be used to the maximum extent possible.
"It should be possible to reach agreement on each of
these elements and I urge the subcommittee to bend all efforts to
do so and to obtain agreement on the augmentation studies issue.
"We support authorization of the Central Arizona Project
but ask that authorization include, in addition to studies of
means of augmenting the supply of the Colorado, protection of
existing uses until the River is adequately supplemented. "
Governor Reagan also supported the inclusion of five new
projects in the Upper Basin, for which adequate water supply can
reasonably be expected.
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3.13.67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan announced late today that he will
not intervene in the scheduled execution of Paul Eugene LaVergne,
sentenced by a Superior Court jury in San Diego County after being
convicted of first degree murder, robbery and felonious assault.
GOV. Reagan said that after a careful review and consideration
of all the facts of the case, he found no basis on which to grant
executive clemency.
The Governor stated that the execution date of Wednesday, March
15, was set by the Superior Court in San Diego County after the con-
viction and penalty imposed by a jury was unanimously affirmed by the
California State Supreme Court.
A clemency hearing was held by the Governor's Office on March 8.
LaVergne, now 23, was convicted April 13, 1965. The conviction
on first degree murder, robbery and felonious assault arose out of
the robberies of two taxicab drivers, one of whom died as the result
of a severe beating and strangulation inflicted by LaVergne and an
accomplice.
The murder occurred Jan. 7, 1965 in Imperial Beach. According
to testimony in the trial, Peter Giacolone, a Los Angeles cab driver,
was beaten and strangled to death by LaVergne and his accomplice in
an Imperial Beach alley.
Testimony during the trial showed that Giacolone had been brutally
beaten and then strangled by a belt placed around his neck. The
victim's cries and moans as he was being beaten and killed were heard
by persons nearby who called the police. These persons, the trial
disclosed, reported what they said sounded like laughter while the
crime was being committed.
A few hours later, LaVergne dragged another cab driver from his
taxi in San Diego and administered a severe beating to the cab driver,
leaving him lying in the street.
The Superior Court Jury imposed the death penalty on April 16, 1965.
LaVergne's accomplice in the murder, Cecil Larry Watters, was
tried separately on one count of murder, was convicted and sentenced
to life imprisonment without possibility of parole.
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3.14.67
PRESS
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named four persons to four-
year terms on the California Youth Authority Board.
The $20,500-a-year posts require Senate confirmation. Named were:
Roger C. Chandler, Yuba City real estate broker;
Capt. William L. Richey of the Los Angeles Police Dept.;
Christopher R. Byrne of Los Angeles, administrative representa-
tive of the Youth Authority Board; and
Julio Gonzales of Pico Rivera, a Los Angeles police officer.
Chandler, 40, was graduated from UC, Davis with a B.S. degree and
served as an agent for a commercial nursery and as a fruit buyer for
canneries after graduation until 1949. Since then he has engaged in
operating an orchard and has participated in the ranch management
business as well as heading Roger C. Chandler & Associates, a real
estate firm.
A native of Marysville, Chandler is a former member of the Sutter
County Board of Education and the Sutter County Juvenile Justice
Commission. He is a Republican, is married and has two children.
Richey, 51, has been commander of the Juvenile Division of the
LAPD since 1962, with supervision of 268 officers. From two years
prior to that he was commander of the Van Nuys Division and commanded
the West Valley Division for a year before that.
A graduate of California State College at Los Angeles, Richey
had service in all seven bureaus of the LAPD and is the current presi-
dent of the California State Juvenile Officers Assn. He is a past
president of the Southern California Juvenile Officers Assn. and served
as delinquency chairman of the California State Peace Officers Assn.
Richey is a Navy veteran of World War II, is married and has
two children.
Byrne, 62, has had 29 years of state service and was in the news-
paper business for 10 years before that.
He joined the then Department of Institutions, since renamed as
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the Department of Youth Authority and served for more than 10 years
as a field and institution parole agent. During the past 15 years he
has acted as employment consultant with the Youth Authority and was
instrumental in founding Trade Advisory Councils at a number of Youth
Authority institutions.
In July of last year he was appointed to his present post as
administrative representative to the Board.
Gonzales, 50, is a native of Arizona and was graduated from the
Los Angeles Police Academy in 1947. Since 1953 he has been assigned
to the Public Information Division of the LAPD and is credited with
organizing the Department's community relations program which has
established an effective liaison with the City's Spanish-speaking
community.
He has served as president of the Civic Center Coordinating
Council, president of Las Fiestas de las Americas and vice president
of the Downey Adult Evening School Board.
Gonzales is on the Board of Directors of the Tuberculosis and
Health Assn. of Los Angeles County and the board of the Armando Castro
Scholarship Fund which has raised more than $35,000 for college
scholarships in the East Los Angeles area.
The California Assn. of Secondary School Administrators honored
Gonzales for his devotion to youth and the Inter-American Club of Los
Angeles paid tribute to him as the LAPD's "Latin Ambassador of Good
Will."
He is married and has one son.
Gonzales and Chandler fill positions created by the 1966 Legisla-
ture. Richey replaces Juan D. Acevedo of Montebello and Byrne replaces
Robert R. Figone of San Francisco.
PB/116
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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3.14.67
PRESS
Sacramento-- Two appointments to the State Park Commission were
announced today by Gov. Ronald Reagan.
Horace Parker, Balboa Island veterinarian, was nominated
to succeed John P. Elsbach of Los Angeles, and Leonard S. Thom-
son of Taft was named to replace George C. Fleharty of Ather-
ton.
The four year appointments require Senate confirmation.
Dr. Parker, 54, is a retired veterinarian who has been
active in conservation circles in the desert area. He is a mem-
ber of numerous conservation organizations, including the Sierra
Club.
He also is a trustee and former president of the Board of
Trustees of Orange Coast College. He is a Republican.
Thomson, 57, presently is in the stock brokerage business
in Taft and formerly was associated with the Honolulu Oil Corp.
Like Parker, Thomson is a member of the Sierra Club. He
also is a member of the Save-the-Redwoods-League and other out-
door and conservation groups. He is a Republican.
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445-4571
3.14.67
Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE
S
SACRAMENTO--Philip M. Battaglia, Executive Secretary to the
Governor, announced today that nearly 3,000 jobs in four areas of
state government will be eliminated without affecting the quality of
state services.
The action, Battaglia said, will result in annual savings to
California taxpayers of more than $20 million.
The decision to cut back during this and next year came after a
study of more than two months.
Battaglia said the Department of Mental Hygiene will be affected
the most by the lay-offs because the mental hospital case load has
been cut by nearly 40 percent since 1964.
In 1964, Battaglia said, there were 33,000 persons in state
mental hospitals, but that hospital population has been reduced and
the projected number of 1967-68 is only 20,000.
The result would have been the same number of employees caring
for 13,000 fewer patients if the reduction in the work force had not
been put into effect, Battaglia said.
"The number of Mental Hygiene employees that will remain on the
job will guarantee that California state mental hospitals will continue
to give care far above the national average," Battaglia said.
"I have instructed the State Employment Agency to work closely
with the State Personnel Board and private agencies to insure that
state employees affected by the cutback will be assured of maximum
help in finding new jobs," he said.
The Executive Secretary said the Governor has received assurances
from those departments affected that the cutbacks can be accomplished
without affecting the level of service. "In some areas, services may
actually be improved due to increased efficiency," Battaglia said.
The major cutback will be in the Department of Mental Hygiene,
where 2,632 workers will be affected out of a total of 22,078 positions.
The other areas affected are Corrections, 140 positions; General
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Services, 80 positions, and Industrial Relations, 40 positions. The
total number of jobs eliminated will be 2,892.
"We have been assured by every department head that these are
surplus jobs," Battaglia said. "They are not needed to maintain
state standards of excellence.
"This is in no sense a mass lay-off. It is deliberately being
programmed over many months to allow us to do everything possible to
place those affected either in private sector jobs or in jobs that
must be filled in state government."
Battaglia pointed out that 860 lay-offs will occur before June
30 and the remainder will come at a rate of 170 a month.
"We have already been in contact with California business and
industry and expect complete cooperation in placing workers who will
leave state service," he said.
At the same time, Battaglia said the freeze on state hiring will
remain in effect.
"This, of course, was never meant to mean that essential jobs
will not be filled. And as these jobs open up those affected by the
lay-offs will be given the first opportunity in creas where they
qualify," Battaglia added.
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MEMO TO THE PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Swearing-in ceremonies for the four PRESS
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Authority Board appointees will take place in the Secretary
of State's office at 10 a.m. today.
Press is invited.
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445-4571
3.15.67
PRESS MEMO TO THE PRESS
For your information, specific figures on the reduction
in the work force at individual state mental hospitals are
not available at this time. The reduction of 2,632 positions
in the work force in the Department of Mental Hygiene was
based on the statewide figures of the hospital population.
That is, a reduction of 13,000 in the patient population
permitted a parallel reduction of 2,632 positions on the
work force. The work force at individual hospitals is based
on the ratio of patients to staff and therefore it is impossible
to give an individual breakdown for each hospital. There may
be hospitals with a low patient-staff ratio which obviously
would not have a reduction of employees to the extent that
another hospital with a high patient-staff ratio would have.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.15.67
PRESS*
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today reappointed four
persons as members of the District Forest Practice Committee
of the Coast Range Pine and Fir Forest District.
Renamed to the district were James P. van Loben Sels,
San Francisco; Harold R. Crane Jr., Corning; Robert H. Barrett,
Arcata; and Albert L. Fearrien, Hydesville.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.16.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today presented his Economic Report
to the California Legislature.
In the Economic Message he expressed his support of the full
employment policy enacted by the Legislature in 1963, and outlines ways
in which his administration will attempt to fulfill the full employment
goal and bring about a Creative Society.
He noted that the local level of government should be given
more responsibility and the role of state government should emphasize
the necessity of assisting both public and private groups working for
local development.
Governor Reagan also recommended creation of an advisory board
to coordinate work by private enterprise and government.
Full employment, an agricultural policy aimed at improving the
situation of both farmers and farm laborers and the coordinated use of
the state's natural resources are also singled out.
The report includes a technical section which reviews the 1966
economic situation in California and probable 1967 developments. A
final section presents forecasts of California personal income to
1975.
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IMMEDI E RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today named two persons to the
California Aeronautics Board, reappointed a member of the State
Board of Corrections and a member of the Board of the State Compen-
sation Insurance Fund and named members to two other State agencies.
Mervine W. Amerine of Oakdale was named to succeed Norman G.
Larson of North Hollywood on the Aeronautics Board and Thomas H.
Hughes, San Jose attorney, was nominated to replace J. Walter Schaefer
of Los Angeles. Both nominations require Senate confirmation.
Amerine, 43, is a partner in Amerine Turkey Breeding Farms, Inc.
and Amerine Air, Inc. He was an Air Force pilot during World War II
and the Korean War after taking his first flight instruction in 1938.
A Republican, he is a member of the State Aviation Education
Advisory Committee, the National Pilot Assn., the Aircraft Owners
and Pilots Assn., the Flight Safety Foundation and the California
Aviation Assn. He flies between 800 and 1,000 hours a year.
Amerine is married and has two children.
Hughes, 36, is associated with the San Jose law firm of Foley
& Hughes and was graduated from Stanford with an LL.B. in 1960. He
has been an active pilot since 1950 and is past chairman of the
legislative committee of the California Council of Aviation Assn.s,
which represents most aircraft owners and pilots in California.
For the past four years he has worked closely with the Division
of Aeronautics in developing aviation legislation in California and
has testified before the Legislature on proposed aviation bills.
He is a Republican.
Karl W. Holton of Newport Beach was reappointed by the Governor
to the Board of Corrections, subject to Senate confirmation. Holton,
a Republican, was first appointed to the Board in 1963 after serving
as director of the California Youth Authority and chief probation
officer in Los Angeles County. He retired in 1963.
Joseph M. Lowery of the CPA firm of Ernst & Ernst, Los Angeles,
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was renamed to a four-year term on the board O1 the State Compen-
sation Insurance Fund. Lowery, a Republican, is former comptrol-
ler-auditor of
Los Angeles County and was originally named
to the board in 1959.
Gov. Reagan also reappointed Dr. Dwight H. Murray, Sr. to
the Board of Trustees of Napa State Hospital. The four-term re-
quires Senate confirmation. Dr. Murray is a former president of
the California and American Medical Associations and is a Repub-
lican. He lives in Napa.
Dale E. Walter, senior vice president of Redwood National
Bank, Napa, was named to the Napa Hospital Board by the Governor
to replace Washington I. Mannering of Napa, as was Dr. Alvin L.
Block of Napa, named to succeed Lloyd T. Marshall, also of Napa.
Walter, a Republican, is a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin. He has been associated with the Redwood National Bank
since 1962. He was assistant manager of Crocker Citizens National
Bank in Stockton for a year prior to that and previously was a
field examiner and credit analyst for the Northwest Bancorpora-
tion, Minneapolis.
Dr. Block: has engaged in the private practice of medicine
since 1962. A Republican, he was graduated from Emory University
with an AB in philosophy and an MD degree. He served in the U.S.
Marine Corps from 1955-57 and has been active in Napa area civic
and cultural affairs.
Gov. Reagan also announced the appointment of Robert E. Leo-
nard, Palm Springs, to a four-year term on the Mount San Jacinto
Winter Park Authority. He succeeds Mitchell J. Hamilburg of
Palm Springs.
Leonard, who is semi-retired, was associated with Foster &
Kleiser and the Southern California Outdoor Advertising Company,
which he subsequently sold. He is a Republican.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the following
Agricultural Association appointments:
Lloyd C. Ayers of Lone Pine, a businessman, was named to
replace William Wesley Hastings of Lone Pine on the 18th District
Board of Directors. A Republican, his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Wm. Chris Mann, County Clerk, Auditor and Recorder of Alpine
County, replaced the Hon. Hubert B. Bruns of Fredericksburg on the
18th District Board. He is a Republican and his term expires Jan.
15, 1971.
Don Kurihara of Orosi, a Republican, was named to a term ex-
piring Jan 15, 1971 on the 24th District Board of Directors. He
replaces Edward L. Merzoian of Visalia.
Hal A. Campbell of Porterville replaced Sam Miller of
Porterville on the 24th District Board. He is a Republican and
his term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Mrs. Helen V. Callan of Mariposa was named to replace George
C. Gordo of Cathay on the 35-A District Board of Directors. She is
a Republican and her term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
Louie Erickson of Hornitos was appointed to the 35-A District
Board of Directors for a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971. He is a
Republican and replaces Lynn Gunther of Mariposa.
Herman M. Sperber of Holtville replaces Lewis D. Hartshorn of
Holtville, and Arthur H. Caston of Calipatria replaces Barney H.
Howell of Niland on the 45th District Board of Directors. Sperber
and Caston are Republicans and their terms expire Jan. 15, 1971.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today gave Sen. J. Eugene
McAteer (D. - S. F.) a letter permitting legislative action on
McAteer's urgency bill to finance educational and for widows and
children of dead and disabled California veterans.
The bill would add $206,812 to the current 1966-67 budget.
Under the State Constitution, emergency appropriations cannot be
enacted by the Legislature without prior approval from the Governor.
The McAteer bill would erase a fund shortage in the State pro-
gram that provides tuition and support for student dependents of
dead or disabled veterans. The budget contained $1.9 million, which
provided benefits for about 7000 widows and children.
However, an additional 800 applied and were being denied assis-
tance because of a lack of funds.
"Sen. McAteer has demonstrated the need for this appropriation.
If the State provides benefits, it should provide them to all who
are eligible. I commend the Senator for giving the Legislature and
me a chance to correct this situation," Gov. Reagan said.
"The Governor deserves equal praise," McAteer said. "Without
action on his part, the Legislature could not act."
McAteer originally introduced a bill Jan. 2 which sought $457,000.
That amount was based on estimates of student enrollments from
the State Department of Veterans Affairs.
However, the Department has since revised its estimates down-
ward because fewer students are remaining in school than expected.
This provides additional money for new applicants.
McAteer said he would amend the bill to reduce the amount to
$206,812 when it is heard in the Senate Finance Committee.
Last month the Senator received another letter from the Gover-
nor to permit legislative action on a bill to continue California's
alcoholism control program. The measure, which finances a statewide
system of treatment clinics, passed the Legislature and was signed
by Gov. Reagan Feb. 28.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.17.67
PRESS
C-O-R-R-E-C-T-I-O-N
In press release #123 dated today, the bill
to finance educational aid for widows and children
of deceased and disabled California veterans would
add $206,000 (instead of $206,812) to the current
1966-67 budget.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Governor Ronald Reagan today named PRESS Carmichael
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as procurement officer for the Department of General Services.
Oliver, 50, for the past 26 months has served in the budget
division of the Department of Water Resources and before that was
director of procurement at McClellan Air Force Base.
The post was created by the 1963 Legislature but never filled.
The salary range is set by the director of the department.
Governor Reagan also reappointed a member of the Industrial
Safety Board of the Department of Industrial Relations and named one
new board member.
Richard K. Humphries of Walnut Creek, a Democrat, president
of Pacific Cement and Aggregates, was reappointed to a four-year term.
Albert W. Turner, supervisor for employee relations at the
Southern California Gas Co., Los Angeles, was named to succeed
Jack F. Hatton of Inglewood, who previously was appointed chief of
the Division of Industrial Safety.
Turner, 58, of Glendale, is a Republican and was named to fill
the unexpired term of Hatton ending January 15, 1970.
Also appointed today by Governor Reagan was Miss Virginia Sue
Yee to the Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration. She
replaces Mrs. Mary G. Black of Torrance for a four year term.
Miss Yee, of El Centro, is director of nursing of the Imperial
County Health Department and a graduate of the University of Colorado
and the University of Washington.
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RELEASE:
mediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.17.67
PRESS
Retired Rear Admiral Ned W. Sprow of Huntington Beach today
was named by Governor Ronald Reagan as director of Harbors and
Watercraft.
Admiral Sprow, 57, was commander of the 11th Coast Guard
District with headquarters in Long Beach until his recent retirement.
He replaces Lachlan M. Richards of Sacramento. Senate
confirmation is required for the $21,500-a-year post.
Admiral Sprow as commander of the 11th District was responsible
for Coast Guard activities in Southern California. The district has
more small craft and harbor business than any other district in the
nation.
He was graduated from the U. S. Coast Guard Academy in 1931 and
has had assignments in Miami, Seattle, Honolulu, Washington, D.C.
and Boston. He was transferred to Long Beach in 1960.
Admiral Sprow has been active in Long Beach civic and cultural
activities, including associations with the Boy Scouts and YMCA.
A Republican, he is married and has two children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MEMO TO THE PRL
3
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.17.67
PRESS
The swearing-in ceremony for newly-
appointed Adjutant General Glenn C. Ames
will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 22,
in Room 1190, State Capitol Building.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVER
R
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.17.67
SCHEDULE MARCH 17-27
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Arrive Dulles Airport, PRESS
5:00 pm
TWA Flight 64
7:30 pm
Meeting: Republican Governors; Sheraton
Room, Sheraton-Carlton Hotel, Washington
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
9:00 am
Conference on Federal-State Relations; the
White House
7:00 pm
White House Dinner. Mrs. Reagan will attend.
overnight
Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
9:15 am
Depart Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C.
TWA Flight 49
11:45 am
Arrive San Francisco International Airport
Depart immediately for Sacramento
MONDAY, MARCH 20
No public appointments scheduled at this time
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
9:30 am
Press Conference; Room 1190
10:40 am
Photo Session: Campfire Girls; Governor's
Office
3:10 pm
Depart San Francisco Airport, AA Flight 86
5:38 pm
Arrive Phoenix Airport, Phoenix, Arizona
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
As is their annual custom, Gov. and Mrs.
thru
Reagan and their family will spend Easter
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
at the home of Mrs. Reagan's parents in
Phoenix, Arizona.
MONDAY, MARCH 27
8:00 am
Depart Phoenix Airport, Western Flight 10
9:28 pm
Arrive San Francisco Airport
10:00 am
Depart San Francisco Airport, Pacific
Airlines 760
10:29 am
Arrive Sacramento Airport
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Friday
SACRAMENTO--Gov. Ronald Reagan said today he is pleased the
federal government has reversed its decision and released more
federal highway construction funds for California.
The Governor's comments, made in Washington where he is attending
a briefing for the nation's governorsheld by President Johnson, came
in connection with the release of an additional $31.2 million in
funds for the federal-aid highway program in California.
"I am pleased that the Administration in Washington has finally
recognized the need for this money and has reversed--at least partially
--its earlier decision to withhold funds paid by California motorists
for highways in our state.
"The decision to withhold this vitally needed money was a
decision that should never have been made.
"I am hopeful that the federal government will recognize that
these funds rightfully belong in the states where they are collected
and that the additional money California deserves will be released
immediately.
"The release of part of this money is a fine example of how
cooperation among the nation's governors and congressmen can achieve
beneficial results for all citizens throughout the nation and
California," Gov. Reagan said.
The $31.2 million in funds released today in Washington was
part of a $350 million release to all of the states.
California, after lodging its original protest last month, has
now received approximately $46.8 million of the $70 million withheld
by the federal government.
Gov. Reagan, who mobilized the nation's officials in an effort
to obtain release of the funds, said intensive efforts will continue
to seek the release of the remaining $23.2 million still due California
by the federal government.
In addition, he said, California will continue pressing for the
release of another $250 million for the Interstate Highway Program
that the federal government has refused to transfer from a San
Francisco freeway to the Century Freeway in Los Angeles.
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The San Francisco project was abandoned because agreement
could not be reached over location of the freeway. The state has
since sought to substitute the Century Freeway for that project.
Gordon Luce, state transportation agency administrator, said
the withholding of the funds for the federal-aid highway program
has already caused serious construction delays and has contributed
to a worsening of the already severe unemployment problem in the
construction industry.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVF NOR
Sacramento, Califo lia
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.20.67
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Sacramento--John Ed Bowe, operator of the Dinuba Hardware
Co., Dinuba, today was named by Gov Ronald Reagan as chief of
the Division of Housing and Community Development.
He replaces Donald L. Stofle of Palo Alto to the $15,500-a-
year post.
Bowe, 48, served as adjutant at two Air Force bases during
World War II and from 1946 to 1956 was the manager of a fruit and
produce firm. He has been associated with the Dinuba Hardware Co.
since 1956.
A Republican, Bowe has been active in numerous civic organ-
izations. He is married.
Gov. Reagan also named three persons as members of the Cali-
fornia Water Commission--William P. Moses, Clair A. Hill and
Samuel B. Nelson.
Moses, a San Pablo attorney, is a Republican and succeeds
Ralph Brody of Fresno.
Hill, of Clair Hill & Associates, Redding engineering firm,
is a Republican and succeeds John J. King of Petaluma.
Nelson, chief engineer of the Los Angeles Water & Power Dept.,
is a Republican and replaces John W. Bryant of Riverside.
The appointments are for four-year terms and require Senate
confirmation. Retired Rear Adm. Leslie E. Gehres of La Mesa was
named to the Board of Governors, California Maritime Academy for
a four-year term.
Admiral Gehres, 68, a veteran of 32 years of Navy service,
replaces August J. Felando of San Diego for a four-year term. He is
a Republican and has had a distinguished military career which
included service as the Navy's first Aviation Commodore and com
mander of the carrier USS Franklin during World War II.
Following his retirement in 1949, Admiral Gehres became active
in San Diego area civic affairs and from 1954 to 1960 was manager of
personnel and security of the Ryan Aeronautical Co. of San Diego.
In 1961 he became general manager, National Marine Terminal Inc.,
San Diego.
Two appointments were made to the Board of Trustees, Camarillo
State Hospital.
Mrs. Alfrida P. Teague of Santa Paula was named to succeed
Leslie H. Maland of Santa Paula and John S. Broome of Thousand Oaks
was named to succeed Mrs. Margaret Sharp Marbel of Santa Paula.
Mrs. Teague previously served on the board at the hospital and
has been prominent in numerous civic activities. She is the wife of
Milton Teague, president of the Sunkist Corp.
Broome, founder and director of the Conejo Savings & Loan Assn.
of Thousands Oaks, is a prominent Ventura County civic and business
leader and was graduated from Louisiana State University with a
degree in psychology.
Both appointments are for four years and require Senate
confirmation.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.20.67
MEMO PRESS
To date, Governor Ronald Reagan has signed the following bills:
JANUARY 24, 1967
AB 62 - Chapter 1
Validates continued legal existence of, and
Veysey
acts and proceedings undertaken by, county
S: Unanimous
committees on school district organization
A: Unanimous
during period July 1 to July 8, 1966,
inclusive.
FEBRUARY 9, 1967
AB 43 - Chapter 2
Validates organization, boundaries, acts,
Lanterman
proceedings, and bonds of counties, cities
S: Unanimous
and specified districts, agencies and
A: Unanimous
entities.
FEBRUARY 10, 1967
AB 8 - Chapter 3
Permits election board to combine, rearrange,
Crandall
or enlarge precincts where punchcard voting
S: Unanimous
system is adopted without limitation as to
A: 67 Ayes; 6 Noes
number of voters in precinct for elections
held under Education Code.
FEBRUARY 23, 1967
SB 141 - Chapter 4
Amends Ventura County Flood Control Act to
Lagomarsino
facilitate financing and construction of
S: Unanimous
flood control and storm drainage facilities
A: Unanimous
in Ventura County.
FEBRUARY 28, 1967
SB 25 - Chapter 5
Continues statewide program for prevention,
McAteer
treatment and control of alcoholism.
S: Unanimous
A: Unanimous
MARCH 6. 1967
SB 165 - Chapter 6
Deletes requirement that State Board of
Way
Equalization prescribe procedure and forms
S: Unanimous
for claiming property tax exemption for
A: Unanimous
fruit and nut trees and vines authorized by
Constitution.
AB 120 - Chapter 7
Permits nonprofit corporations to qualify
Knox
for welfare property tax exemption for fiscal
S: Unanimous
1966-67 which would otherwise have qualified,
A: Unanimous
except that articles of incorporation did
not provide for required irrevocable dedi-
cation of corporate to charitable, scientific,
religious, or hospital purpose. Also allows
an otherwise eligible nonprofit corporation
which received welfare tax exemption in
1966-67 to receive it in 1967-68.
MARCH 7. 1967
AB 60 - Chapter 8
Makes $3.8 million available to Department
Davis
of Finance for providing aid to local govern-
S: Unanimous
ment pursuant to Emergency Flood Relief Law.
A: Unanimous
Also increases to $2 million amount which
may be temporarily transferred from street
and highway disaster fund for allocation to
cities and counties for repair or restora-
tion of local roads and bridges damaged or
destroyed by disaster.
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MARCH 14, 1967
SB 3 - Chapter 9
Makes technical clarifying amendments to
Lagomarsino
agricultural code provisions relating to
S: Unanimous
milk products and milk stabilization.
A: Unanimous
SB 5 - Chapter 10
Makes technical clarifying amendments to
Lagomarsino
provisions of agricultural code pertaining
S: Unanimous
to agricultural processing and marketing.
A: Unanimous
SB 6 - Chapter 11
Makes technical clarifying amendments to
Lagomarsino
provisions of agricultural code relating to
S: Unanimous
commercial feed and fertilizers
A: Unanimous
SB 7 - Chapter 12
Makes technical clarifying amendments re-
Lagomarsino
lating to bees and bee appliances.
S: Unanimous
A: Unanimous
MARCH 14, 1967
SB 8 - Chapter 13
Limits use of livestock identification funds
Lagomarsino
for administration and enforcement of cattle
S: Unanimous
protection laws; also makes technical
A: Unanimous
clarifying amendments relating to period
of time livestock may be confined without
food and water, and definition of a lawful
fence.
SB 48 - Chapter 14
Establishes minimum maturity standard for
Cologne
tangerines or mandarin oranges.
S: Unanimous
A: Unanimous
MARCH 15, 1967
SB 1 - Chapter 15
Recodifies agricultural code without sub-
Lagomarsino
stantive change and incorporates into code
S: Unanimous
Citrus Pest District Control Act.
A: Unanimous
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Note: This summary of bills signed will be available every Monday
morning---it will cover Monday through Sunday, inclusive, of
the previous week.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.20.67
RELEASE: PRESS
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the following
appointments to the Board of Directors of the 1-A District Agri-
cultural Association:
Walter T. Rodman, of Redwood City, manager of the California
Beef Council, was named to fill the unexpired term of the late
Lawrence W. Lane, Sr. Rodman is a Republican and his term will
expire Jan. 15, 1968.
Joseph G. Moore of San Francisco, a Republican, was named
to a term expiring Jan. 15, 1971, replacing L. C. Smith of Hills-
borough.
John R. Metcalf of San Francisco, an insurance agent, was
appointed to replace Stephen A. Zolezzi, Jr. of San Francisco.
His term expires Jan. 15, 1971.
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Sacramento--Two persons were named by Gov. Ronald Reagan
today to the Board of Directors of the 37th District Agricultural
Association.
Gaylen R. Jackson of Lompoc, who operates the Lompoc Record,
was named to a four-year term to replace Domenico Signorelli, also
of Lompoc. Jackson is a Republican.
Terrance W. Sheehy of Santa Maria was reappointed to a four-
year term.
State Sen. Robert J. Lagomarsino (R-Ventura) said he concurred
in the appointments.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn No. .ger
445-4571
3.21.67
RELEASE : IMMEDIATE
Sacramento--Gov. Ronald Reagan today made the following state-
ment:
I have two items I would like to announce to you today.
First, I have been informed by Gordon Luce, the Transportation
Administrator, that a departmental task force searching out areas
of economies has come up with significant and substantial operating
efficiencies in the Department of Public Works.
With less than one month's time to study, I am pleased to
announce that the Department of Public Works has been able to pro-
ject a savings of $15.6 million in its operating budget for next
year. Within the next six months, the department has advised me
that a total of 1,224 positions can be eliminated through attrition--
not by layoffs--but by not replacing employees who normally leave
state service.
I want to emphasize that these positions will be eliminated
through attrition--that employees affected who are not retiring or
voluntarily leaving state service will be transferred to posts where
their services are most needed.
It should be pointed out that the savings of $15.6 million pro-
jected for the next fiscal uear will not impair the essential ser-
vices of the department. To the contrary, cost-cutting at the oper-
ating level will make these funds available for construction--pri-
marily in the Division of Highways.
Because most of the department's funds come from highway user
taxes, these economies will enable California to move ahead faster
with our highway construction program because more money will be
available to finance it.
I would like to thank all those involved in making such signi-
ficant economies possible. The taxpayers of California also owe
them a thanks. Meanwhile, new and detailed studies will be made by
the Survey on Efficiency and Cost Control to seek additional savings
for the people of this state.
Now for the second item.
This administration's budget for the University of California
will be submitted--along with other supplementary budget figures--
to the Legislature when it reconvenes next week.
I would like to give you a few of the details on the proposed
University budget now. Specifics on other department budgets will
MORE
be available to you next week.
My recommendation to the Legislature will call for a program
budget of $253,932,000 for the University during the next fiscal
year. The general fund expenditure totals $231,114,000.
As you know, the University submitted a proposed budget of
approximately $278 million from the General Fund. We then set out
to determine on what basis reductions could be made so that there
would be no decrease in the educational quality at the University
and so that no qualified student would be denied admission.
That principle has been foremost in our discussions with offi-
cials of the University. And it has been met. I would like to say
now that University officials have cooperated with this administra-
tion in finding areas where expenditures can be cut.
And I am convinced that the General Fund appropriation of
$231 million --with a program budget of $254 million--will meet all
the legitimate needs of the University for the coming fiscal year.
I would like to re-emphasize what I have said on numerous
occasions. The budget for the University--like the budgets for
every other department of state government--reflects what CAN be
done this year in light of California's critical financial situa-
tion.
It is not a question of will or won't. It is a matter of what
is available--based on the overriding principle that quality will
remain at its unexcelled level and that every qualified student
will be enrolled.
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OFFICE OF THE C ERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.21.67
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
Sacramento--Two new members were named by Gov. Ronald Rea-
gan today to the California Advisory Committee to the Western
States Water Council and two other members were reappointed.
Theodore J. George, Marysville engineer, was named to
replace Gilmore Tillman of Sherman Oaks and James F. Sorenson,
Visalia engineer, was selected to fill the vacancy caused when
William Gianelli of Sacramento was named Director of the Depart-
ment of Water Resources.
Gov. Reagan reappointed Jercme Gilbert, general manager of
the North Marin County Water District, and Joseph Jensen, chair-
man of the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California.
All terms are at the pleasure of the Governor.
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OFFICE OF THE Gr ERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.22.67
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento Gov. Ronald Reagan today urged state employees
to observe Good Friday by attending religious services of their
choice.
Allistate offices will be closed from noon to 3 p.m. on
Friday to enable employees to observe religious services, the
Governor said.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.22.67
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento--Four judges--two for Superior Courts and two for
Municipal Courts--were appointed today by Gov. Ronald Reagan.
Municipal Judge Charles Zook Sutton of the Oakland Piedmont Judi-
cial District was elevated to the Alameda County Superior Court, re-
placing Judge S. Victor Wagler, who retired.
Kenneth M. Eymann, Santa Rosa attorney, was named to the Sonoma
County Superior Court, replacing Judge Charles J. McGoldrick, who
retired.
Ralph A. Biggerstaff, Compton attorney, was named to the Compton
Municipal Court to replace Judge Ralph C. Dills, who was elected to
the State Senate.
William H. Woodward, Stockton attorney, was named to the Stockton
Municipal Court to replace Judge John B. Cechini, who was elected to
the Superior Court.
Judge Sutton, 44, was elected to the Municipal Court in 1964
and is an Oakland native.
He was graduated from Stanford with an AB and following Navy ser-
vice in World War II received his law degree from the same University.
He was admitted to the practice of law in 1950 and served in the Ala-
meda County District Attorney's office from 1951 to 1962 when he re-
signed to enter private practice.
A Republican, Judge Sutton was a partner in the firm of Wagner,
Jewett, Lynch, Sutton and Curren until his election in 1964. He
served as president of the Alameda County Lawyers Club in 1962. He
is married, has four children and lives in Piedmont.
Judge Eymann, 48, is a native Californian and has lived in
Sonoma County since 1927. He was graduated from Stanford with an
AB and LLB and is a veteran of the Pacific Campaign during World War
II. As an ensign, he was on the USS West Virginia when it was sunk
at Pearl Harbor.
Judge Eymann, a Republican, entered private law practice in
Sonoma County in 1948 and has been active in numerous civic acti vitie
including the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Cerebral Palsy Assn.
Judge Biggerstaff was associated with the Compton law firm of
Block, Toler, Bulloch, Biggerstaff & Scully in 1952 and served part
time as assistant city attorney and prosecutor.
2-2-2-2-2
He was graduated from Southwestern University with an Llb and
admitted to practice in California in 1951.
Judge Biggerstaff, 44, is a Navy veteran of World War II and a
member of the California State Bar Assn., the Southeast Judicial
District Bar Assn. and the Compton Lawyers Club.
He is a past president of the Compton Judicial District Bar
Assn. and has been active in numerous civic and charitab..e activities.
A Republican, he is married and has two children.
Judge Woodward was associated with the Stockton law firm of
Warmke, Woodward & Konig since 1952. His father, M.G. Woodward,
served as a Superior Court Judge in San Joaquin County from ..930 to
1960 and his father-in-law, John Hancock, formerly was a Superior
Court judge in Calaveras County.
He was graduated from Stanford with AB and Llb degrees and
practiced law in Stockton prior to entering the Navy in World War II.
He returned to the private practice of law in 1946.
Judge Woodward, 51, is a Republican. He is married, has three
children and has been active in numerous civic and cultural activi-
ties in the Stockton area, including the past presidency of the San
Joaquin County Bar Assn.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RELEASE: Inunediate
Sacramento, California
445-4571
3.23.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today appointed three persons as members
of the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
Dr. Clarence T. Halburg of Redlands was named to succeed Dr. James
F. Garner of Sacramento; Mildred A. White of Pomona was named to re-
place Gerald R. Miller of San Bernardino and Buna Mae Mewhirter (cq)
of Modesto was appointed to succeed Oren W. Tremonti of Sonoma.
The terms are for four years.
Dr. Halburg, a Republican, is a diplomate of the National Board of
Medical Examiners and a fellow of the American Society of Abdominal
Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons.
He has had a long record of varied community and professional
experience, including past membership on the Loma Linda University
Board of Trustees; former police surgeon at Burbank and Redlands; past
president of the California Academy of General Practice; 20 years
service on the San Bernardino County Medical Society's board of
directors; past president of the San Bernardino County General Hospital
Staff and instructor in medicine at Loma Linda University School of
Medicine.
Dr. Halburg, 60, is married and has three children.
Mrs. Mewhirter is senior psychiatric technician at Modesto State
Hospital.
She has been active in the YWCA, working with teenagers, and
attends night school at Modesto Junior College. She is a Democrat.
Mrs. White, assistant superintendent of nursing services at Pacific
State Hospital, is a native of Iowa and was graduated from Chaffey
College with a science degree, majoring in nursing. She is a
Republican.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
Contact: Lyn Nofzig-
445-4571
3.24.67
SCHEDULE 3/27-4/2/67
MONDAY, MARCH 27
Photo session: PRESS Robert O'Connor and Robert
1:30 pm
D. Goodier, winners of 1967 Governor's Execu-
tive Development Scholarships; Gov. Ofc.
3:45 pm
Meeting: Delegation of California Indians
and representatives of Bureau of Indian
Affairs; Governor's Office
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
11:30 am
Meeting: Dr. Ted Lauer, president, Calif.
State Employees Assn., Sam Hanson, general
manager, CSEA, Tom Jordan, chief counsel,
CSEA, George Fienberg, division chief, CSEA,
John Bailey, press relations, CSEA, Dan
Trolio, legislative representative, CSEA;
Governor's Office
1:30 m.
Press Conterence
2:45 pm
Meeting: Officials of the City of Monterey,
Senator Grunsky; Governor's Office
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
4:00 pm
Photo session: Miss Roberta Scott of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, National Amputee Skiers Assn.
Memorial Race Queen; Governor's Office
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
10:45 am
Meeting: Japanese Rotarians; Gov. Ofc.
2:45 pm
Airport Reception: Commission of the
Californias; Sacramento Airport
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
6:30 pm
Reception: Commission of the Californias;
Executive Mansion. Lt. Gov. Robert Finch,
chairman of the Commission, co-host
8:00 pm
Dinner: Commission of the Californias;
Sutter Club
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
6:25 pm
Depart Sacramento Airport, PSA Flight 684
7:15 pm
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport
8:30 pm
Banquet: California Republican Assembly;
LaFayette Hotel, Los Angeles
9:15 pm
Speech
overnight
Los Angeles
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
No public appointments scheduled at this time.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVER
MEMO TO THE
RESS
Sacramento, Californ_a
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.27.67
PRESS
Governor Reagan will meet tomorrow
(March 28) at 11:30 a.m. with representatives
of the California State Employees Association
in the Governor's Office.
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DEF MENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESS
1500 FIFTH STREET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
PHONE: 445-6921
MARCH 27, 1967
Staff reductions in the Department of Mental Hygiene will be effected in the follow-
ing manner:
1. A total of about 3,700 positions will be eliminated, 2,200 by July 1, 1967, and
1,500 during the coming fiscal year.
2. Of the 3,700 positions to be eliminated, 1,460 persons will be laid off by
July 1, 1967 in the following manner: 200 positions in April, 200 in May, and
200 in June and 860 on June 30, 1967. During the 1967-68 fiscal year, 125
positions will be abolished each month as they become vacant and by lay-offs.
3. Vacancies in hospitals for the mentally retarded will be filled by transfer from
hospitals for the mentally ill.
4. Few permanent employees will face lay-off until July 1, 1967, to allow the
Department and the individuals an opportunity to effect transfers to other agencies
or to find jobs outside state service. Employees who have not yet attained
permanent civil service status will be dismissed first. In the hospitals for
the mentally ill, the psychiatric technician trainees will be dismissed first
(none have civil service status).
5. Administrative and professional personnel at headquarters will be cut by 10
percent.
6. Research and training programs, in headquarters and the hospitals will be
decreased.
7. The staffing of the mental retardation center at the Neuropsychiatric Institute
at U.C.L.A. will be delayed from January 1968 to May 1968.
8. State operation of the Day Treatment Centers at San Francisco, Los Angeles, and
San Diego; the Mental Retardation and Preadmission Services at San Diego,
Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Jose; the Geriatric Screening Program at
San Francisco; the Alcoholic Treatment Program at Mendocino State Hospital; and
the Preadmission and Aftercare Clinics in Fresno, North Long Beach, Los Angeles,
North Hollywood, Sacramento, and San Diego will be terminated. These kinds of
services are provided under the Short-Doyle Act, if the counties in which they
are located decide to provide them.
9. In the hospitals for the mentally ill, non-treatment personnel will be reduced
by almost 500 positions, and about 2,200 treatment personnel positions will be
eliminated. The special geriatric program at Agnews State Hospital will be
eliminated. There are also plans to revise farm operations to help effect savings.
10. In the hospitals for the mentally retarded, about 400 non-treatment positions
will be eliminated. The positions are business administration, maintenance,
and housekeeping.
Attached are two lists. List Number 1 shows the positions which will be eliminated
from the Department's budget. Some of these positions are not now filled. The list
totals approximately 3,200 positions. In addition to the 3,200 positions, there will
be approximately 500 more positions which will be vacated during the freeze on hiring
between now and June 30, 1967; the Department is unable to supply a detailed list of
these positions until they become vacant.
List Number 2 totals 1,460 positions, detailing the lay-offs--people who are presently
in jobs--at the Department headquarters and the hospitals for the mentally ill and
the mentally retarded and other facilities of the Department which will be effected
between now and June 30, 1967.
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LIST NUMBER 1
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESS
chiatric Director
3
Services and Supply Officer
5
rsychiatric Nursing Education
Storekeeper
14
Director
8
Janitor Foreman I
13
Senior Psychiatric Nurse
12
Janitor
48
Senior Psychiatric Technician II
85
Laundryman
4
Senior Psychiatric Technician I
268
Laundress
7
Psychiatric Technician
1,356
Laundry Assistant
13
Supervising Psychiatric Tech.
4
Painter I
22
ychiatric Technician Trainee
458
Plumber I
10
Cychiatric Tech. Group Leader
20
Carpenter I
14
Supv. Psychiatric Social Worker I
9
Building Maintenance Man
24
Psychiatric Social Worker
51
Groundsman
18
Occupational Therapist
10
Electrician I
7
Recreational Therapist
12
Automotive Equipment Operator I
17
Supv. Rehabil. Service
3
Vegetable Gardner
2
Chief Psychiatrist
5
Asst. Vegetable Gardner
2
Senior Psychiatrist
7
Supv. Cook I
17
Physician and Surgeon II
17
Cook
74
Staff Psychiatrist
62
Baker I
7
Resident Psychiatrist II
22
Food Service Assistant I
3
Staff Psychologist
38
Assistant Seamstress
5
linicial Laboratory Technician
I
Housekeeper
3
entist
9
Beauty Shop Manager
13
Dental Assistant
9
Stationary Engineer
3
Asst. Supt. Nursing Services RN
12
Chief, Bureau of Psychology
1
Asst. Supt. Nursing Services PT
11
Chief, Bureau of Patients Accounts
I
Internships and Student
Asst. Director, Nursing Services
1
Professional Assistant
70
Associate Personnel Analyst
1
Patients Estates and Accounts
Legal Stenographer
2
Specialist
2
Accountant I
14
Senior Stenographer
23
Intermediate Stenographer
28
Senior Typist Clerk
8
Intermediate Typist Clerk
50
Intermediate Clerk
21
Senior Account Clerk
3
Administrative Assistant II
4
Intermediate Account Clerk
9
Upholster
2
Other individual positions totaling about 20
Attached are two lists. List Number I shows the positions which will be eliminated from
the Department's budget, Some of these positions are not now filled. The list totals
approximately 3,200 positions. In addition to the 3,200 positions, there will be approxi-
mately 500 more positions which will be vacated during the freeze on hiring between now
and June 30, 1967; the Department is unable to supply a detailed list of these positions
until they become vacant. See List Number 2.
March 27, 1967
LIST NUMBER TWO
Facility
April
May
June
June 30, 1967
Total
Agnews
29
31
30
101
191
Atascadero
-
0
0
16
17
Camarillo
43
44
35
151
273
DeWitt
14
16
21
49
105
Mendocino
9
11
16
37
73
Metropolitan
13
15
20
60
109
Modesto
12
6
0
62
80
Napa
27
29
34
91
181
Patton
27
29
20
98
174
Stockton
17
19
24
65
125
Fairview
2
0
0
27
29
Pacific
1
0
0
31
32
Porterville
2
0
0
28
30
Sonoma
3
0
0
31
34
Headquarters
0
0
0
12
12
List Number 2 details the lay-offs--people who are presently in jobs--at the Department headquarters and the
hospitals for the mentally ill and the mentally retarded and other facilities of the Department which will be
effected between now and June 30, 1967.
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MEMORANDUM TO THE
RESS
DEPARTME. OF MENTAL HYGIENE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1500 FIFTH STREET
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA
MARCH 27, 1967
PHONE: PRESS
For your information, here are some of the facts concerning the
Department of Mental Hygiene and the reduction in staff which
is designed to keep California above the national average in the
area of Mental Hygiene:
How does California compare with other major sister states?
In comparison with New York, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania,
California has maintained the number one position in every
important category.
FIRST in the number of full-time employees per 100 patients
in public mental hospitals (47.8 compared to Illinois at 42.6 --
New York only has 37.8)
FIRST in the number of professional patient-care personnel
per 100 patients (8.3 compared to number two, Illinois, which
has only 6.2)
FIRST in the number of public mental hospital physicians
per 100 patients (1.97 compared to Illinois at 1.07)
FIRST in the average daily maintenance expenditures per
patient in public mental hospitals ($11.67 compared to $9.02 for
Illinois and double the expenditure by New York.)
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.28.67
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento--George B. Maul, Placerville attorney, today was
nominated by Gov. Ronald Reagan to the State Water Rights Board.
He replaces Kent Silverthorne of Sacramento, whose term expired.
Appointment to the four-year term requires Senate confirmation.
The post pays $20,500 a year.
Maul, 51, has been a partner in the law firm of Hughes, Maul,
Fogerty & Dezzani since 1947. He entered law practice in 1942 and
served for three years in the Army during World War II.
A graduate of Hastings College of Law with an Llb, Maul for-
merly served as Placerville city attorney and since 1950 has been
counsel for the El Dorado Irrigation District.
He has been associated with several water projects involving
the Bureau of Reclamation and has served as an attorney for public
utility districts. A Republican, he also has been active in numerous
civic and charitable activities in the Placerville area, including
service as the first secretary and original board member for Marshall
Hospital, a non-profit community hospital in Placerville.
He is married and has two children.
Gov. Reagan also announced the nomination of Robert L. Harkness
of Carmichael as State Planning Officer. Appointment to the $20,000-
a-year post requires Senate confirmation. He replaces Leslie E.
Carbert of Sacramento.
Harkness' present post in the Finance Department will be left
vacant.
Nine appointments to the State Advisory Council of the Depart-
ment of Employment were also announced today by Gov. Reagan. Appoin-
tees serve at the pleasure of the governor and are paid travel expen-
ses. Those named:
Fay W. Hunter (Mr.) of Calistoga was named to replace Miss Eddie
M. Armstrong of Los Angeles.
Robert D. Gray, Caltech professor, was named to succeed Sam
Kagel of San Francisco. Gray is a Republican.
Mrs. H. F. (Elsie) Buchenau of Madera, a Republican, was named
to succeed Eduardo L. Quevedo of Burbank.
Einer O. Mohn, of Menlo Park, president of the Western Conference
of Teamsters, will replace Charles P. Scully of San Francisco.
Bryan P. Deavers of San Pablo, president of the Building Trades
Council, AFL-CIO, will succeed Harry Finks of Sacramento.
John H. Snider, Northridge, of the International Assn. of Machin-
ists, will replace Ronald T. Weakley of Walnut Creek. Snider is a
Democret.
David G. Soash, Altadena, executive vice president, Merchants
and Manufacturers Assn., was named to replace Adrian A. Kragan of
Berkeley. Soash is a Republican.
Vincent D. Kennedy, Ross, of the California Retailers Assn.,
and Leland B. Groezinger of San Francisco, an attorney, were reap-
pointed. Both are Republicans.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, Calif iia
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.28.67
FOR WED. AMS RELEASE
Sacramento--Mrs. Carma R. Leigh, state librarian for more than
15 years, was reappointed to that post today by Gov. Ronald Reagan.
Senate confirmation is required for the post, which pays $15,500
a year.
Mrs. Leigh, a Democrat, was first named to the position in 1951.
She lives in Sacramento.
Gov. Reagan also named Vincent P. Cicone of Glendale to the
State Board of Barber Examiners. The $8,400-a-year post requires
Senate confirmation.
Cicone, 50, succeeds Paul S. Mercurio for a 4-year term on the
board. A Republican, he is associated with the barber shop at Para-
mount Pictures, Inc., Los Angeles.
Other appointments announced today by Gov. Reagan include:
Theodore J. Todd. Corona, executive vice president of the Todd
Ranch Co., to a four-year term on the Industrial Welfare Commission.
He succeeds Leonard P. LeBlanc of Fresno.
Todd, 44, is a Republican and has been associated with numerous
agricultural activities in the Riverside County area.
Joseph J. Diviny, international vice president of the Western
Teamsters Union, San Francisco, to the California Toll Bridge Autho-
rity. Diviny, 63, is a Democrat. He succeeds Robert M. Haynie of
Hillsborough.
Charles C. Parker, Redlands realtor, to a four-year term on the
Board of Trustees of Patton State Hospital. A Republican, he succeeds
Gordon Fields of San Bernardino. The post requires Senate confirma-
tion.
Three members of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the bays
of San Francisco, San Pablo and Suisun also were announced by Gov.
Reagan. The terms are at the pleasure of the governor but may not
exceed four years. Senate confirmation is required.
Capt. Joseph W. Dickover, vice president, operations, State Steal
ship Co., San Francisco, was named to succeed Capt. Henry Simonsen
of Walnut Creek. Dickover, 50 is a Republican and lives in San Rafael
Robert E. Mayer of the Todd Shipyards Corp., San Francisco was selec-
ted to succeed D. N. Lillevand of Alameda. Mayer, 51, lives in San
Mateo.
Capt. Charles F. White, Ross, was appointed to replace Eugene
L. Gartland, Jr. of San Francisco. White, 69, served for 27 years as
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.28.67
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Kenneth Pryor, chairman of the executive committee of the
Survey on Efficiency and Cost Control within state government,
will answer questions about the survey and the citizens' task
force at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30. This will be in place
of the regular press briefing at 10 a.m.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.28.67
MEMO TO THE PRESS
Lt. Gov. Robert H. Finch will be available at the press
briefing Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. with information
about the visit of the officials attending the Commission of
the Californias meeting Thursday and Friday.
Those officials include Gov. Raul Sanchez Diaz, Governor
of Baja California and Ricardo Garcia Soto, a special repre-
sentative for the Governor of the Territory of Baja California
Sur.
Lt. Gov. Finch will provide schedules and biographical
information for Gov. Diaz and Mr. Soto.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.30.67
Governor Ronald Reagan today vetoed a request for renewal of
a
$109,520 federal office of Economic Opportunity grant sought by the
California Self-Help Service Corp. of Del Rey.
The firm, which had originally received approval of the grant
during the previous administration, operates the California Center
for Community Development. Under the law, the governor has the right
to disapprove such requests.
"I certainly respect the right to organize and to strike," Governor
Reagan said in announcing his decision. "But I do not feel that any
justification can be made for approving the renewal of this grant.
"There is no reason why the taxpayers should be forced to pay for
a program in which people are trained in methods of striking and
demonstrating," he said.
Activities of the center have included efforts to organize farm
workers.
The center has loaned its personnel to the United Farm Workers
Organizing Committee and its predecessor, the National Farm Workers
Assn. in Delano, for extended periods to help in unionizing farm
workers.
Leaders of the center have publicly stated that they have sought
to encourage farm workers to organize, strike and boycott. Ed Dutton
of Fresno is director of the center, which has operations in Fresno
and Santa Clara counties.
Governor Reagan noted that legislators whose districts are covered
by the center's program have concurred in his veto of the request for
funds.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
2.30.67
FOR PRESS
Sacramento- Gov. Ronald Reagan today announced the appointment
of three persons to four-year terms on the board of Harbor Com-
missioners for Humboldt Bay. The appointments are subject to
Senate confirmation.
Frank N. Blagen, Samoa lumberman, was named to replace Richard
W.
Saukko of Eureka, whose name was not sent to the Senate. Bla-
gen, 47, is a Republican.
Robin P. Arkley of the Arkley Lumber Co., Arcata, was nomina-
ted to replace Judson L. Brown of Arcata, whose name was not sent
to the Senate. Arkley, 41, is a Republican.
Leslie M. Westfall, president and manager, Westfall Stevedoring
Co., Eureka, was named to replace Jim H. Berry of Eureka, whose
name was not sent to the Senate. Westfall, 49, is a Republican
and was named as ex-officio surveyor and secretary of the board.
Westfall's post pays $1,800 a year. The other members are
paid $500 annually.
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Sacramento--Four persons were reappointed to the District
Forest Practice Committee of the Redwood Forest District today by
Gov. Ronald Reagan.
Named.were:
Alfred H. Merrill, 48, a Republican, of the Georgia Pacific
Corp., Arcata.
Harold D. Prior, 62, of Eureka, a private timber owner and
a Republican.
Bernard Z. Agrons, 44, of Ft. Bragg, a Democrat and Vice Pres-
ident and General Manager, Rockport Redwood Co., Westport.
Edgar E. Carriger, 73, Santa Cruz Republican who is manager
of the Santa Cruz Lumber Co.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
RELEASE
Immediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
Mrs. A. Louise Hughell of Atascadero today PRESS by
3.30.67
Governor Ronald Reagan to the Board of Trustees at Atascadero State
Hospital.
Nomination to the four-year term requires Senate confirmation.
She succeeds Harold C. Goodale of Paso Robles, whose term expired.
Mrs. Hughell, wife of Dr. J. Edward Hughell, has been active in
numerous civic and social organizations. She and her husband have
five children.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNO
RELEASE: Im ediate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.30.67
PRESS
Dr. Victor H. Vogel, chairman of the Narcotic Addict Evaluation
Authority, today was reappointed to a four-year term by Governor
Reagan.
Dr. Vogel, of Ben Lomond, is an internationally recognized
authority on drug addiction. He is a former superintendent of the
Federal Narcotics Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Vogel, 61, was first named to the post in 1963. He is a
psychiatrist and author of "Narcotics and Narcotic Admission," a
definitive work on the subject.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERN
RELEASE: Imi. liate
Sacramento, California
Contact: Lyn Nofziger
445-4571
3.30.67
PRESS
Two persons were reappointed today by Governor
Ronald Reagan to the District Forest Practice Com-
mittee of the South Sierra Pine Forest District.
Reappointed were Cecil L. Wetsel of the Wetsel-Oviatt
Lumbering Co., Omo Ranch, and George H. Volz of
Placerville.
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