San Jose City College Times, Fall 4, Oct 26, 1973

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Reagan Proposal

On November 6, the people of California will decide the fate of the controversial Reagan Tax Initiative. The issue, Proposition 1, has been brought to a vote as a result of an initiative petition signed by almost 750,000 Californians. This is the initiative: LIMITATIONS Initiative Constitutional Amendment. State expenditures; restricts use ned surplus revenue to tax ~'ledLICtltons, refunds or emergencies. onally eliminates personal tax for lower income persons, "'a'""!,.n ..,"p~ others' 1973 tax up to 20% from and reduces subsequent year 1/ 2~ Requires two - thirds .'~'><"~•;:nnre vote for new or changed State Limits local property tax rates school districts'. Requires State of new programs mandated to Provides for tax and limit adjustments when Contains special s obligation provisions. local tax rate and expenditure increases upon voter approval. of legislative analyst financial ._.,.....a." : $170,000,000 annual tax revenues and ble future revenue ~eu.u"' '"u'·'" ; reduction in projected State expenditures of estima ted

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$620,000,000 in first year to $1,366,000,000 in fourth year and increasing thereafter, with probable substantial offsetting cost and tax increases to local government. The ~ i niti ative provision exempting certain low income persons from income taxes and granting a one-time 20% credit on 1973 income taxes for all taxpayers has been accomplished by legislation passed August 23, 1973, granting low income persons exemptions and granting others a 1973 tax credit ranging from 20 to 35~ GENERAL ANALYSIS BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL A " Yes" vote is a vote to restrict the . taxing and spending powers of the state and to limit the taxing powers of cities, counties, and other local governmental agencies. A "No" vote is a vote to continue the present constitutional and statuatory provisions regulating taxation and spending. ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION I Last spring, hundreds of thousands of voters signed petitions to put Proposition 1 on the ballot. Only then, did the legislature act to give back at least 20%of 1973 income taxes and exempt individuals with incomes of $4,000 per year or less, and families with an $8,000 income, or less, from income taxes, as required by the Proposition.

Cosm.etology Students Cut School's Hair

do a real nice job here. It's so I could go to sleep" . That opinion of Robert Vernuccio, one 127 people on and around the who took advantage of the .,v,,.·~~ w·•vE;J department's Open Haircut ;Jo~~~QbE~r 16. CosmetologY. stud~ts ste1adiiY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., women and men whose from 1 1/ 2 years to those of citizens. of the patrons asked to be or to have their hair styled newer cuts. One who went for a e te transformation was P .J. , whose long straight hair is now a "My head feels so light! It feels !'' was her reaction. male patrons generally requested trjms. Several were asked how sitting in a beauty parlor with working on their hair. not too bad with other men in It's a known fact that women have steadier hand, " said Keith McKenzie. Mintrell Davis felt no embarrassment He thou~ht that the variety of ror 1ra n JP

demands placed.on the students was good experience. He stressed that "It's important that they know what's happening and use the right technique." In addition to haircuts, manicures were also performed. When Danny Fewell first saw the manicuring equipment, he "thought it would hurt", but prompted to go through with it, he concluded that "It doesn't even hurt. It's worth it." The guest patron of the day was Mr. Murguia, President of the College. After receiving a modest trim, he said, "It was a pleasure. I was glad to be a part of their day." There were no set fees for services performed during Open Haircut Day; patrons were asked to make a donation of 25 cents. Instructor Shirley Silveria said that she was pleased with the number of partici~ants and with their reactions, and announced that the Cosmetology Club is able to add $43.00 to its fund as a result of the donations. The next Open Haircut Day is scheduled for some time in the Spring.

Inside the Times City College's football Jags even their conference record at 1-1 after squeaking by the Chabot Gladiators ' 21-17, at Hayward. Tom Boehme rari for two touchdowns, as the gridders captured their fifth victory in six outings. Tehe Aqua-Jags completed a rather successful week, defeating both Chabot and Santa Monica, but being up-ended by first-place San Mateo.

Our cross - country squad, ranked second in the state, this afternoon vies for the Golden Gate Conference Championship , and .remain undefeated. Dave Goll examines the 1973 World Series, and its effect on the national pastime. On the editorial page, Times Opinion looks into the sparse turnout at this years' Blood Drive, and also the deteriorating environment of San Jose.

Now, it is up to the voters to put these cuts into the Constitution, place a lid on local property taxes, give themselves an on - going income tax cut, and provide a safe, reasonable restraint on the overall growth of the state tax burden, by voting YES on Proposition 1. SUMMARY: The state tax burden on Californians is still much too heavy. Yet those who oppose this Proposition want to keep their blank check authority over taxes. The time has come for the people themselves to curb the growth rate of state taxes. A YES vote on Proposition 1 will do just that, while providing for normal growth and reasonable state needs. ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION 1 The offer of reduced taxes by imposing expenditur e limitations is a false promise. Tax rates and expenditure

ceilings tried elsewhere in the country have meant deteriorating public services and more costly, inequitable methods of financing state and l.ocal ~o':e~m~nt. Californians should reJect this mitlative. Through their taxes, Californians buy services : education, law enforcement, highways , parks and s~ial services. While the proponents claim that under the initiative these services will not be cut their projections are based on past tre~ds and questionable assumptions about future growth. CONCLUSION: This measure would place in the Constitution an extremely complicated system limiting the ability of elec~ed representatives to respond to .changmg economic conditions and changmg needs for services. Complex tax legislation should be the subject of statute enacted by the legislat~e ..It should not be frozen into our ConstitutiOn.

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Discuss San Diego "The topics ranged from parking problems to clubs and finances' stated Ben Agustine director of finance after returning from a statewide weekend conference concerning campus problems in junior colleges in San Diego. The conference hosted by the students of Grossment College did not have the backing of any community college or student organization. Its main purpose was to provide a place where campus related problems could be discussed. More than 150 delegated representing 31 California Community Colleges were present. · Representing San Jose City College was; Ben Agustine, director of finance, Phil Moschella, vice president, Dario Castelblanco, director of academic affairs and Dhomana Spiller of the Black Student Union. T.J . Owens, Dean joined the group there. Agustine said "It seems as though the same problems came up, there never seem to be any answers" . He also said that "we seemed to get something out, just the same". Agustine concluded by

ITS BETTER THAN NO PLACE One of the kids at the City College Day Care Center breaks into a smile

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saying that plans are now underway for Northern junior college conference. San Jose City College would like to co-host this with DeAnza and Cabrillo". "Plans have been made for the at- · ten dance of 250 delegates from at least ~5 of the states two year colleges for this . spring " stated Jim Hart president of Gross~ent Junior College. "If the. attendance pattern follows last sprmgs conference, we will exceed that number by at least 10 per cent. Students are ~ot charged a registration fee and housmg will be provided at the Student Center for those delegates unable to afford hotel accomtnodations. " We_ do .mrt want anyone to miss out cause of lack of funds" Hart concluded. Delegates to the conference discuss fundamental and non - political campus problems, trying to find alternate methods. Also covered were such areas as athletics, campus clubs, ~ampus services, child care, and fmance . Through these discuss.ion gro~ps and practical exchange of information new ideas ~enerated.

By Charlotte Stone burg . The prime need of SJCC students With children, is a day care facility on campus. The present facility on Moorpark is a co - op. This means that the student parent must take time from herI his studies to participate and aid the nursery school teachers. The Board of Trustees does not want to take on the day care responsibility because it is a financial burden without federal funding; yet many of the studentparents, who have their children at the center are on welfare. There is also a problem of spac~he day care rooms are shared with the church's Sunda y school. At the approach of Friday the teachers look forward with dread to storing six rooms of equipment into one. Monday the process is reversed; they take all that was in one room and distribute it into the other five. In an interview with Ms. Varner Director, and an aide Pam Thompson,

they stated that because many student -. parents are not accepting their share of the responsibility with the co-op, a fulltime teacher will be hired. Therefore, the amount paid each month for child care will be increased. The children need adequate supervision but many parents still think the center is a babysitting service and not a co-op ; the children's growth and development is just as hampered as is the education of their parents. Without proper laboratory facilities on campus, participants in the nursery school_ program cannot devote some three hundred required hours to a nursery school before graduation. A day care center that is sufficiently staffed will enable the student-parents to continue their education and give them time for study. If the center were on campus, a co-op would not be required and the students education would not suffer.

Drop - In Center. Helps Stude nts City College's Drop-In Center has student aids, interns from San Jose State University, and counselors on duty to listen to all types of problems. According to Patrick Butler, acting director of the center, they are there to rap with , and help you with your personal growth. Besides individual interaction , the following groups are avail abl e to students and staff: A one hour Yoga class meets twice a week, Tues. at 2:30 p.m. and Thurs. at 3 p.m ., an Open Group meets on Wednesday at 9 a .IJ}. to discuss any kind of problem that may be . bothering you; and also on Wednesday a Divorce Rap group meets at 1 p.m. for

Autumn Comes With Big Splash

those contemplating a divorce or who are already divorced. Thursday groups include: Marriage Rap at 10 a.m., Weight Control at noon , and Human Sexuality at 2 p.m . All of these meetings are open to anyone wishing to take advantage of the group interaction. Group Therapy is available on Friday at 10 a.m. to students who have specific problems, and those wishing to join are first interviewed by a counselor. Also meeting on Friday is a Pre - Aides Group for anyone interested in becoming an aide at the Drop - In Center. Students interested in this group are also first interviewed by a counselor. Other groups on such subjects as personal potential, weight control and human sexuality are offered for credit. Check at the Center , room 308 - Health Services, for sign-up dates and information. Butler urges you to stop by and check the facilities that are available to all City College students. The Center is open between 8 a.m . and 4 p.m. every school day and no appointment is necessary.

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THE RISING TIDE OF WATER POLO - Who says football is the only game on campus? When one thinks of fall, thoughts usually drift to hazy October afternoons at the . gridiron , either la ughing and

drinking it up in the stands, or getting your head knocked around on the field. But there are alternatives. One Is water polo. Although 'It seems like a spring or summer sport to some, its season runs from

September to late November. It gets a little chilly out at the old swimming hole. Take in a Jaguar contest, and you'll be surprised at how exciting it is.

What's

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The World Travel Film Series presents "Lebanon", on Sunday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m ., in the College Theatre. Admission is 75 cents with the A.S.B. Cards. B .S.U. is holding their· annual Hall o w een Masquerade Party on Friday, October 26 at 9:00, in th e Stude nt Union. Admission will be $1 .00 per single with B.S.U. Card , $1.50 without ; $1.50 per couple with B.S.U. Card, $1. 75 without. There will be a class conduc te d in "Cardboard Carpentry for the Classroom " on Saturday, October 2:1, from 9 a .m. to 12 p.m., in the Men's Gym . The fee will be $4.00 .

I WINS BY A NOSE - Children taking advantage of some of the playground equipment Immanuel

Lutheran Church, acorss 'from the City College campus. Some contend the facility is not adequate.

BSU Schedules Halloween Dance

The first annual Black Student Union Hallowe'en Masquerade dance will debut tomorrow at 9 p.m. in the Student Union. Tickets will be available at the door.' The cost is $1 per person with a BSU care, $1.50 without ; and $1.50 per couple with a BSU card, $1.75 without. Music will be provided by Sa - Sa, a three - man group. There will be door prizes and a prize for the best male and female costumes.

Duke and Dhomana wjll be master and mistress of ceremonies. Explained Dhomana ; "It's. . . the first of many activities the BSU is planning with the concept among students ." BSU cards may be obtained by going to the BSU office. The cost is $1.00, and you don't have to be black to be a member of the Black Student Union. Money from the event will be used for the BSU scholarship and general fund.


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