October 1, 1964 (24 pages)

PROPOSITION ONE WILL PRESERVE OUR STATE HERITAGE AND PROVIDE FOR THE FUTURE Californians will have a chance to guarantee future generations recreation space and facilities when they vote next month on Proposition One. Proposition One would authorize a bond issue of $150 million to acquire areas for recreation, conservation and preservation of historical facilities, and to aid local governments of the state in acquiring such areas. The funds will be used in the following ways: 1) $85 million for the acquisition of real property forthe state park system, including public beaches. 2) $20 million for minimum development of the real property acquired with the $85 million. 3) $5 million for acquisition, development, or acquisition and development of real property for wildlife management in accordance with the Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947 and in accordance with a master plan drafted as an element of the State Development Plan. 4) $40 million for grants to counties, or cities and counties for the acquisition, development, or acquisition and development of real property for park and beach purposes. Allocation. of this money shall be based on the estimated populations of the counties in 1975 and will be at $1.25 per person per county plus an additional 25 cents per person for counties which participate in an areawide or regional plan. No county shall be entitled to less than $75,000. Cities, districts or regional agencies may participate. The bond act would create a State Park andRecreation Finance Committee ‘October 1, 1964 composed of the Governor, Controller, Director of Finance, Treasurer and the Administrator of the Resources Agency. There are certain criteria required of all state and regional projects before bond monies can be authorized by the legislature. Each project would be reviewed for demand, necessity, economic implications, alternatives, unique character and placed in the state development plan. The act specifies that an order of priority must be established. Contrary to the claims of some, the act contains safeguards to insure that the funds will be properly spent on beach and park projects which constitute a part of a coordinated, forward looking plan. The need for acquisition of and development of recreational land and facilities is obvious. The fact that such land is rapidly becoming unavailable or being priced out of reach is also becoming apparent. During this August 86,000 families were refuseda chance to camp in state parks because the parks were full. During 1963 a total of 500,000 persons were unable to use state facilities for the same reason. With California's booming population growth it is clearthat this situation can only become worse unless we obtain the landandconstruct the facilities to take care of this growth now and in the future. An attractive aspect of the bond act tothe local voter is the aid to counties and cities. Recreation is one of our county's biggest assets. Funds to increase and enhance the recreation facilities of the county would be welcome. ; We cannot afford to put off the matter of caring for our recreation needs. As the people come pouring intothe state from all over the nation to enjoy the benefits of life in California, the problem of finding recreation space for them is compounded:daily. The voters will have the choice in November. We hope they will take a look forward and vote funds which will guarantee that there will be adequate recreational facilities for ourselves and future Californians ._. PROPOSITION TWO OFFERS GOOD EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT IN THE YOUTH OF THE STATE The guaranteeing of the state's vast investment in good education will be at stake in November when voters make a choice on Proposition Two--a $380 million bond issue for state educational and correctional facilities. Funds from the general obligation bond issue will be used for state college, junior college, and university facilities; for facilities for the mentally ill, and narcotics control, cor-— rectional and forest fire fighting facilities. The bond act provides the funds to meet the major building construction, equipment and site acquisition needs for the state government. At least $50 million of the bonds authorized to be issued under this act must be used only for building construction, equipment, and site acquisr tion for junior colleges. Interest and redemption charges would become part of the general obligation of the state and would be payable fromthe: general fund. The act specifies that the title and language appear on the ballot ina manner that will clearly show the character of the facilities to be financed. California's unprecidented growth has put a gigantic enrollment strain on the state's university and college system which is being felt now even at the junior college level. The bond funds would provide needed educational facilities as well as Youth Authority and correctional facilities. One of the reasons that California is the number one state in the nation is the high quality of its educational system. This educational system cannot be expected to continue to absorb a constantly growing number of students into the existing facilities without damaging the quality of the education. One of the best investments the citizens of this state can make. is in their system of education. The voters will have a chance to do this in November and we hope they guarantee their investment by approving PropositionTwo. 5 P96T *T 19qG0190° **3988nN Aium0D epeseN’* ** bt heb Nevada Conntv Nugget.. 10@4A Mnaonkaws 4%

PROPOSITION ONE WILL PRESERVE OUR STATE HERITAGE AND PROVIDE FOR THE FUTURE Californians will have a chance to guarantee future generations recreation space and facilities when they vote next month on Proposition One. Proposition One would authorize a bond issue of $150 million to acquire areas for recreation, conservation and preservation of historical facilities, and to aid local governments of the state in acquiring such areas. The funds will be used in the following ways: 1) $85 million for the acquisition of real property forthe state park system, including public beaches. 2) $20 million for minimum development of the real property acquired with the $85 million. 3) $5 million for acquisition, development, or acquisition and development of real property for wildlife management in accordance with the Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947 and in accordance with a master plan drafted as an element of the State Development Plan. 4) $40 million for grants to counties, or cities and counties for the acquisition, development, or acquisition and development of real property for park and beach purposes. Allocation. of this money shall be based on the estimated populations of the counties in 1975 and will be at $1.25 per person per county plus an additional 25 cents per person for counties which participate in an areawide or regional plan. No county shall be entitled to less than $75,000. Cities, districts or regional agencies may participate. The bond act would create a State Park andRecreation Finance Committee ‘October 1, 1964 composed of the Governor, Controller, Director of Finance, Treasurer and the Administrator of the Resources Agency. There are certain criteria required of all state and regional projects before bond monies can be authorized by the legislature. Each project would be reviewed for demand, necessity, economic implications, alternatives, unique character and placed in the state development plan. The act specifies that an order of priority must be established. Contrary to the claims of some, the act contains safeguards to insure that the funds will be properly spent on beach and park projects which constitute a part of a coordinated, forward looking plan. The need for acquisition of and development of recreational land and facilities is obvious. The fact that such land is rapidly becoming unavailable or being priced out of reach is also becoming apparent. During this August 86,000 families were refuseda chance to camp in state parks because the parks were full. During 1963 a total of 500,000 persons were unable to use state facilities for the same reason. With California's booming population growth it is clearthat this situation can only become worse unless we obtain the landandconstruct the facilities to take care of this growth now and in the future. An attractive aspect of the bond act

tothe local voter is the aid to counties and cities. Recreation is one of our county's biggest assets. Funds to increase and enhance the recreation facilities of the county would be welcome. ; We cannot afford to put off the matter of caring for our recreation needs. As the people come pouring intothe state from all over the nation to enjoy the benefits of life in California, the problem of finding recreation space for them is compounded:daily. The voters will have the choice in November. We hope they will take a look forward and vote funds which will guarantee that there will be adequate recreational facilities for ourselves and future Californians ._. PROPOSITION TWO OFFERS GOOD EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT IN THE YOUTH OF THE STATE The guaranteeing of the state's vast investment in good education will be at stake in November when voters make a choice on Proposition Two--a $380 million bond issue for state educational and correctional facilities. Funds from the general obligation bond issue will be used for state college, junior college, and university facilities; for facilities for the mentally ill, and narcotics control, cor-— rectional and forest fire fighting facilities. The bond act provides the funds to meet the major building construction, equipment and site acquisition needs for the state government. At least $50 million of the bonds authorized to be issued under this act must be used only for building construction, equipment, and site acquisr tion for junior colleges. Interest and redemption charges would become part of the general obligation of the state and would be payable fromthe: general fund. The act specifies that the title and language appear on the ballot ina manner that will clearly show the character of the facilities to be financed. California's unprecidented growth has put a gigantic enrollment strain on the state's university and college system which is being felt now even at the junior college level. The bond funds would provide needed educational facilities as well as Youth Authority and correctional facilities. One of the reasons that California is the number one state in the nation is the high quality of its educational system. This educational system cannot be expected to continue to absorb a constantly growing number of students into the existing facilities without damaging the quality of the education. One of the best investments the citizens of this state can make. is in their system of education. The voters will have a chance to do this in November and we hope they guarantee their investment by approving PropositionTwo. 5 P96T *T 19qG0190° **3988nN Aium0D epeseN’* ** bt heb Nevada Conntv Nugget... 10@4A Mnaonkaws 4%