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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
1
President Carter urged nationwide sacrifices to back energy conservation programs, warning the energy crisis could become a national catastrophe if action is delayed. He outlined seven goals for 1985, emphasizing fair burden sharing across regions and sectors.
Patty Hearst surprised court by entering a no contest plea in a Los Angeles Superior Court armed robbery and assault case. Judge found her guilty on two counts and scheduled sentencing for May 9. She faces up to life in prison beyond her existing federal sentence, with possible probation.
President Carter's energy address drew pointed praise and sharp questions from Congress leaders, organized labor, and business. The Chamber of Commerce backed action and free markets, AFL CIO head Meany warned of complex effects on workers, while Ullman and Long signaled possible passage with rebates and producer-tax focus amid expected battles over higher energy taxes.
President Carter proposes stricter tailpipe limits for 1979 models and a one year delay before a higher hydrocarbon standard takes effect. He calls for sharper cuts in carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides starting 1980, despite industry and GM opposition.
Former Long Beach Planning Director Ernest Mayer will testify in his own defense as his bribery trial enters its third week in Los Angeles Superior Court. He is charged with soliciting and accepting more than 50 000 dollars in return for expediting to long Beach development projects for architects James Coppedge and Claflin A Ballance. Mayer’s attorney Harvey Byron said the testimony could continue through the day and close the defense case.
The Commission on Postal Service urged reducing deliveries to five days a week while boosting taxpayer subsidies to the Postal Service. It projects first class rates around 28 cents by 1985, or about 22 cents with reduced deliveries and higher subsidies, and recommends a $625 million one time subsidy plus a shift to subsidies based on current budgets. It also proposes delaying permanent cuts, explores electronic messages, and limits post office closures to save money.
A brief note on housing hurdles targets new buyers facing high rates and scarce inventory. Local real estate groups warn would be buyers, especially first timers, may struggle amid rising mortgage costs and tight lending standards.
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