Proposition Summary

Initiative to the Legislature. Places old age security program under state administration; terminates county administration, eliminates county share of costs. Repeals relative’s responsibility, requirements. Increases $75 maximum monthly payments according to cost-of-living increases since March 1950, within specified limits. Provides state payment (up to $25 monthly, plus any federal payments) for health services for old age recipients, and up to $150 funeral expenses. Changes property qualifications of recipients, subject to federal requirements. Entitles recipients to medical and hospital care from county of residence.

Proposition Number

11

Year

1952

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Fail

Popular Vote Results

Y: 2021038; A: 43.6; N: 2612927; B: 56.4

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Initiative

For Author

Mrs. Amelia Mayberry, Pioneer Organizer of Calif. P. T. A.; Age 88; Mrs. Eva Waring, A 79-year old Gold Star Mother; George McLain, Chairman California Institute of Social Welfare

Against Author

L. A. Alesen, M.D., President California Medical Association; James L. Beebe, Chairman, State and Local Government Committee, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; Francis V. Keesling, Sr.

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