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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
1
President Carter withdraws his request for a $50 tax rebate for most Americans after days of adviser debate and Congress opposition. Officials cite rising economic indicators and concerns about inflation from additional consumer demand, while supporters push the broader stimulus package including public works and tax measures.
Wednesday opened the defense in the bribery trial of Ernest Mayer Long Beach City Planning Director with witnesses including Barbara Mayer his ex wife. Four witnesses and more than a dozen others waited outside the Los Angeles Superior Court as the defense started its case.
Census figures show Long Beach slide from 41st to 43rd largest U.S. city in the first half of the decade with an estimated population of 335,602, down from 361,427 in 1970. California’s fifth-largest city after Oakland fell as Oakland declined.
President Carter will urge alternatives to the 60 million Sohio oil terminal for Long Beach. Leaked energy plan favors bringing Alaskan crude to the Midwest via northern pipelines, possibly the Kitimat or northern tier line, with Canada’s reception influencing options. Long Beach Harbor officials express disappointment while awaiting Carter’s full text.
President Carter will propose using the federal tax system to enforce energy conservation. A standby gasoline tax and other measures are outlined as part of a broader energy plan. White House says final decisions are pending in some areas, with a televised address planned before a joint session of Congress.
Florida Senate defeats the Equal Rights Amendment 21 to 19 after White House pleas from President Carter and Vice President Mondale. Gov. Askew prods undecided senators as debate extends over four hours. Florida remains a key ERA obstacle with 35 states having approved FRA and three needing action by March 2, 1979.
The International Longshoremen's Association with 35,000 members walked out at midnight against seven major shipping firms with vessels using Atlantic and Gulf ports. Pickets to be posted at ports the next morning. ILA president Thomas W. Gleason says the walkout covers ports from Maine to Texas.
The Long Beach Pike mummy, a Red painted body displayed as a sideshow, is confirmed as Elmer McCurdy, a train and bank robber killed by an Oklahoma posse on Oct. 7, 1911. Coroner Thomas Negouchi announced the identification after analysis of teeth bones and scars. The body will be released to the Oklahoma Historical Society for burial in Guthrie this week.
A seven man five woman Long Beach Superior Court jury deliberated 50 minutes Wednesday before convic ting Joseph Gesualdo of first degree murder in the last summer shooting death of a Long Beach jeweler’s wife. The verdict followed his claim of innocence and a motive of conspiracy. Helen Shaulis, 68, died after being shot during a June 3 holdup at Shanks Jewelers on Atlantic Avenue. Gesualdo, who represented himself, testified he bought the rings for 750 dollars the day after the robbery and was arrested July 14 in Las Vegas after pawn ing nine rings. The case was aided by a tip from a Secret Witness informant.
Wave of dissident arrests recurs in coverage across pages A-9 and A-10 while Bailey appeals for Patty reveals ongoing public interest. Drought coping strategies highlighted on A-18, with Amusements, Classifieds, Crossword, Editorial and Financial sections completing the page.
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