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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
1
Secretary Bergland says California drought has not yet caused food price rises this year and sees no need for price increases. He warns a third year could bring real shortages and higher prices, as he prepares to brief President Carter after touring central California farms.
Bergland noted California supplies sustain grain and fruit output for the year but warned San Joaquin Valley water tables have fallen up to 35 feet. He cited cattle culls, rising feed costs, and potential price increases if drought persists. He warned of higher prices from panic buying and noted declines in rice and beet yields but expected stock to offset losses.
President Carter proposes making Arizona reform groundwater laws in exchange for federal funding of the Central Arizona Project. If Arizona relies more on groundwater, Colorado River usage by Southern California could decline. White House sources note the plan aims to reduce CA water dependence and curb dam building.
A tentative three year agreement was reached Sunday between Kaiser Permanente and Service Employees Local 399 averting a strike at 19 facilities in Southern California. The union planned to vote Wednesday on ratification after government mediation and mayoral involvement. The wage offer and terms remain to be disclosed until the vote.
President Carter will address the nation to argue the energy shortage is real and urge new policies. He plans to ask Congress for gasoline tax authority up to five cents a gallon over ten years if usage rises, with a low key, philosophical tone. The speech previews the comprehensive plan before Congress on Wednesday and revises are noted as ongoing.
A bomb exploded Sunday night at a Pacific Gas & Electric substation in Sonoma causing a city and valley blackout. The fire was fought by sheriff and fire crews with no injuries reported. About 7,981 PG&E customers were affected. Authorities had no identified suspects.
The Irvine Foundation declined a $302.9 million bid by a group led by A Allman and including Wall Street banker Charles Allen Jr and Max Fisher to buy Irvine Co. control. The decision followed a Santa Ana court stance in a suit over the sale to Mobil Oil amid higher offers.
A brief note on Alex Haley’s return home appears on page A-10 with a lighter item about the financial impact of divorce on page A-11 and a feature on fish becoming a royal food on page B-1.
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