News Scrapbook 1973-1974

1(q6o!JV lt-50-1..:5 Alioto sees unify as goal for Caliromia· He said he believes the state ''should seek some constitutional eans" to aid private educat10n "on those matters related to general education " By GEORGE DISSINGER TRIBUNE Politics Writer students in the open-air gathering at San Diego State. San Francisco Mayor Jo- seph L. Alioto aid here Next he opened his coun- ty campaign headquarters at 1094 Cudahy Place, then appeared at a $100 per per- son cocktail party in the Kona Kai Club.

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Alioto said he believes in "prudent enforcement" of marijuana Jaws as regards occasional use by young people. He said there is "de facto decriminalization" of marijuana use m San Fran- cisco under his admmistra- t10n. But Alioto said he doesn't believe in legalizing the use of marijuana "on the theory it would expand its uses." •·we don't know all its effects," he said "It 1s bad to encourage its use." The mayor said he con- siders abortion a matter of moral conscience and indi- vidual chmce. lie said the state should have an inter- est in abortion that must be '•tightly defined." He cautioned students not to carry their environmen- tal concerns to extremes. " l believe we can adjust the delicate balance bet ween jobs and preserv- ing the environment," he said. Alioto said California must have tuition-free higher education "that is second to none " lie said increasing student fees is a block to some who want a university education.

yesterday that all Californi- ans must be ~lded togeth- er to solve social problems and serve the special quali- ties that give the state "a separate identity like a sep- arate nation ." "There is a prosperity possible for California un- like that of any other state," Alioto told 450 per- sons attending a dinner to raise funds for his cam- paign for governor. '\\ ho has an- nounced hi candidacy for the Democrat nomination for go rn r n.-xt year , campaigned at rive appear- ances over a 12-hour period in San Diego yesterday. It was his third p to San Diego since he fl t indicat- ed he would seek the state's chief polftlcal offtce. Alioto said in n inter- view that he expects to make frequent appearances In San Diego up to the June pnmary eledion next year. "I will campaign m San Diego as if I were running for mayor hen'," he said Ahoto ke at noon in Sal Hall at the umver- it or San Dwgo and at 2 p.m. m the tl Center patio at San Diego State Univer ity. Alioto

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Alioto said pnvate schools are important as a "competitive barometer" and as a choice for students with different cultural and religious backgrounds. Alioto said he considers it a mistake for the governor to sit on the University of California Board of Regents because his presl!nce tends to politicize the meP.tlngs. He said the governor can maintain his interest and authority m higher educa- tion without participating directly in meetmgs of gov- erning boards. At the opening of his he- adquarters, Alioto said he sees the DemoC'ratir pri- mary campaign as a three- way race involving himself, Secretary of State Edmund G Brown Jr. and Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti.

The dinner last night was a $2.5-a-plate affair in the Kana Kai Club. Alioto told dinner guests that San Diego and San Francisco are "the two most dramatically beauti- ful" citjes in California. "San1Diego is a city that I've loved all my life," he said. Alioto said he hopes through his campaign to bnng "new faces" into the polltical arena. "Too many people stay home in this country and don't want to get involved in the middle or a political fight. "The only time you can have really bad govern- ment is when good people stay home and let the activ- ists take over the whole show," he said At his university appear- ances, he engaged in ques- tion and answer ses:;ions, dealing with such subjects as marijuana , abortion, the environment and education. At the University of San Diego, he strolled among the 150 students who gath- ered to hear him during the noon hour. There were 300

Other Democrats consid- ered potential candidates for governor include Sen George Moscone of San Francisco, Rep . Jerome Waldie of Antioch, business- man William Mal<;an Roth of San Francisco and Los Angeles lawyer Herb llafif.

coach of the year Birt Slater at the Sentinel- Kiwanis All-Western League team awards break- fast Saturday.

University of San Diego head football coach Andy Vinci, left, congratulates CIF champion Kearny High's Ror, Means, prep player of the year, and

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Toreros to post-season action while being the nation·s total offense leader. He was accorded Division III All- American honors for his effort . " Bobby was the most unsought QB in Souttierri California." Vinci recalled. "Everyone said he couldn't throw well or run 'much. "l took a look at his stats ancl decided to give him a chance." It was a case of the right player receiving the right coaching at the right school. The likeable Vinci turned USD's foot- ball program into a national! og- nized team in two seasons. His o. ear record at Alcala Park is 15-5-2. · Obviously. the right guy al the right school. One man Vinci did have to offer any insight about the game of football runs his program just a few miles down Linda Vista Road. Birt Slater of Kearny High has • become svnonomous with football in the Western League. The Kome e won or shared the title the pas l!Zhl seasons and compiled a 12-0-1 slate is year. Slater picked up his third Sentinel coach of the year trophy yesterday and pointed a finger at those most respon- sible for his success - his players. He has had more than a handful of

By TERRY MONAHAN Sentinel Sports Editor

Choosing all-league teams is not as simple as it appears. Talent mav be the best yardstick m such an instance. but there are variables that complicate the process. Thal was the message University of San Diego head coach Andy Vinci delivered al vesterday"s breakfast honoring the Sentinel-Kiwanis All-· Western League team "'The fact that all these kids are all- conference." Vinci noted. ••is a tribute in itself But most of them do not realize that their selection reflected directly on their school and their coach. too. "Apparently. they participated in the right type program and received excellent coaching. At the wrong institution. thev might have been on the bench "as so manv local prepsters learn too late ·· V mci stressed tliat each of the seniors on the all-star squad should examine each and everv college. its football program. personnel and. lastly. the coaching. Evervthmg must be in agreement for a ,prep all-ltaguer to advance to the loftv s atusa an All-American. '°"'1 -quarterback. Bobbv . 1s 11 good example. H trans-

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