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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1975
Page
1
The House failed to overcome President Ford’s veto of a $53 billion jobs bill. Democrats claimed it would create about 900,000 jobs. The override vote was 277 to 145, four short of the two thirds needed. Speaker Carl Albert urged support but fell short.
Premier Leo Tindemans hinted Brussels will decide this week whether the United States or France lands the vast defense contract. He said new elements from Washington will influence the choice, after talks with James R. Schlesinger and Paul van den Boeynants. In Tanzania, Stanford University refuses ransom payment for two kidnapped students, saying private fundraising is not blocked by the university.
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger told 752 cadets at the Air Force Academy that U S military power is essential to counter Soviet expansion and maintain global balance. He warned Americans against retreat from the superpower role despite discontent at home.
A fire bomb exploded at Lisbon's Peoples Fair early today marking the capital's third bombing in four days. The government newspaper blamed a guerrilla group loyal to former dictator Marcelo Caetano. a small fire damaged a toilet near a modern art gallery at the riverfront fair.
Ford Motor Co reports a 22 percent drop in May sales as the U.S. auto industry braces for data from GM Chrysler and AMC. May totals are seen around 595,000 cars, down from last May but the strongest since October, with imports rising about 17 percent but sharing the market at a low 1975 level.
A Vietnam veteran and ex-KSU student testified in a $48 million civil suit that he saw a National Guardsman fire the first shot during the Kent State University protest on May 4 1970. He said the Guardsman used a 45 caliber pistol amid the crowd as four students were killed and nine wounded.
UPI reports that the United States is accelerating the withdrawal of embassy staff and other officials from Laos to reduce potential hostages. The plan aims to shrink the American presence from about 170 to no more than 50 by month’s end.
Air Resources Board Chairman Tom Quinn said covert smog detection tests were carried out last week at three Southern California refineries. He personally visited the Standard Oil plant in El Segundo while two other inspections of Arco and Union Oil facilities occurred without his direct involvement.
Inyo County deputies warned travelers to avoid Surprise Canyon Death Valley where armed fugitive Joel G. Schnidt, 26, is believed to hide after an argument led to the fatal shooting of Gregory A. Kennerly, 31, near Panamint City. A dozen deputies scoured the canyon.
In Long Beach police shot John Jeckel to death as he choked his 15 month old daughter Maria during a quarrel with Maureen Mercher. Officers had entered after Jeckel refused entry and threatened the child, with Barbee firing three rounds after seeing the infant unconscious.
UPI reports Judge Manuel Real weighed an FBI finding that Pasadena Unified School District did not deliberately defy his integration order. The 50 day probe found no criminal or civil contempt, though Real may seek another inquiry by the ACLU if needed. The district previously lost a circuit appeal over substituting a voluntary plan.
Israel completes a 3,500 troop, 15 tank, and 36 cannon thinning in Sinai ahead of schedule. Kissinger hints at progress if Egypt shows willingness to compromise while Ford contemplates a new Mideast peace plan. Sadat signals possible canal transit if Israel’s peaceful intent deepens. Violence erupts elsewhere as Syria and Iraq clash over Euphrates River and border tensions rise.
The Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam ordered three American news correspondents to depart within 48 hours. Paul Vogle and Chad Huntley of United Press International and AP bureau chief George Esper were told to leave by PRG representatives on Thursday.
A B25 bomber loaded with about one ton of marijuana crashed in North Georgia killing two aboard. Rescue crews found two bodies and 40 bags of marijuana scattered in the wreckage. Authorities say the plane had been under surveillance by US Customs.
May construction reported by the Corona building department totals 922 315 dollars, down from 1 522 406 in April but above May 1974 at 636 349. Three new commercial structures lead with 346 500, including Big Boy’s Restaurant 164 000, Methodist Church classrooms 150 000, and Lincoln repair garage 27 000. Three new single family homes total 239 920 with values 117 000 91 000 and 30 000. Additional projects include 73 650 in commercial additions and repairs 54 000 for one new industrial building and 53 190 for 19 residential additions. David Fned wins Summertime Family Fun Jackpot at Gateway Buick.
Sen. Frank Church, chair of the Senate Select Committee, says evidence implicates the CIA in murder plots and that further disclosures by the committee and the Rockefeller Commission are forthcoming. He warns murder plots are not a minor matter.
Taft California officials announced commencement would proceed despite a dormitory raid by white residents on black students and the beating of editor Dennis McCall. The incident followed multiple confrontations starting May 25 in Taft, with possible federal inquiry looming.
The Senate defeated a liberal bid to cut $12 billion from fiscal 1976 military weapons spending, approving a $23.8 billion ceiling from a $25 billion Armed Services Committee proposal. Sen Sam Nunn warned U.S. posture was below 25 year levels as President Ford urged no cuts. Ford spoke at West Point and promised to fight further reductions.
Norco resident Wilfred Boedeker sold his 7 hp garden tractor with a Guaranteed Results ad in The Daily Independent. The ad promotes Guaranteed Results and provides the telephone number 737-1234 to inquire about selling items.
Steven E. Bowers of 919 W Fifth received emergency treatment at Corona Community Hospital after a single vehicle crash on North Cota near the Corona Animal Shelter. Passenger Bowers was in the car with driver Albert L Lepper of Riverside who said the vehicle swerved into a ditch, possibly due to a mechanical problem, before police.
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