Inflation eases in March with Los Angeles prices up 0.1 percent
The March cost of living rose 0.1 percent in Los Angeles and Orange counties, slightly dipping national inflation to 0.2 percent. The January–March period shows a 2.9 percent annual rate, the lowest in four years, while earnings lag reduces workers’ purchasing power month to month though year over year gains remain.
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Striking doctors locked out of county hospitals
Interns and residents at county hospitals walk out in a second day strike. Management bars access to emergency rooms at two hospitals and warns strikers of firing after three days away. A tentative bargaining session is planned as officials seek a cease and desist order for unfair labor practices.
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Social Security to hike 6.4 percent for millions
The government announced a 6.4 percent cost of living increase for 36.3 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients, effective with July payments. Average retired worker benefits rise from 204 to 217. The SSA notes adjustments for aged, blind, and disabled recipients, with SSI payments also increasing. The move costs about $5.3 billion in fiscal year beginning October.
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Beef prices to rise across the board in coming 60 days
AP reports California Farm Bureau economist Richard Hartmann says beef retail prices will jump about 5 percent in 60 days due to strong demand and a tight supply of fed beef. He notes cheaper cuts like hamburger will rise more, with an anticipated 15 percent overall increase and a possible record in late 1977.
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Richard Hartmann
California Farm Bureau
Court limits rights of citizens in IRS cases
The Supreme Court ruled 7-1 that a taxpayer under investigation does not get the full Miranda rights. a separate 8-0 decision allows tax returns to be required from taxpayers via their accountants. a 6-2 ruling upholds bank-record subpoenas. These tax cases stem from moonshine tax offenses and a friendly interview with Alvin A. Beckwith Jr. in Washington.
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Man shot in row over parking spot at Long Beach apartment
A year-old man was critically wounded when shot in the chest after an argument over a parking space at 1026 Ximeno Avenue. Wayne Marroy was in surgery in extremely critical condition. Police questioned Earl Pritchett Maureen Hughes and Margaret Wilson as witnesses and suspects.
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Wayne Marroy
Hho Ximeno Ave
Marray
Long Beach Community Hospital
Earl Pritchett
Ximeno
Maureen P. Hughes
BSU
Wealthy banker wins separation after alleged abuse and sex demands
Grant Redin, 7B, ex president of Equitable Life, was granted a separation from his 31 years younger wife Viktoria Keehn, 45, amid allegations she beat him and demanded he cater to her sexual desires. Acting Justice Beatrice Shainswit described Keehn as evil tempered, noting repeated violence and injuries including torn ear and eye damage.
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Angry strikers challenge Moscone over city pay deals
About 40 union members walked into Mayor Moscone's office in San Francisco to press him on stalled negotiations amid a 22 day strike by municipal workers. The board of supervisors controls salary talks, while strikers accuse the city of stalling. A separate group of about 15 janitors and groundskeepers returned to work amid concerns tenants could be replaced.
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Barller
George Evankovich
Evankovich
Patrick Mahler
San Francisco Housing Authority
Mareh St Sfler
Els
Ford strikes back at Reagan at DAR address
President Ford accused Ronald Reagan of demagogic and preposterous claims that the United States is behind the Soviet Union in military readiness. Ford spoke to the 85th annual DAR congress while Reagan barnstormed Georgia urging stronger defense, detente shifts, and a tougher stance on military strength to curb Soviet gains.
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Violence wracks Boston in chaotic day
A brutal sequence erupts in Boston as planes and crowds collide, leaving injuries across a city block. Police respond to a scene described on Page A1 with updates continuing on Page A12. Multiple victims and responders are named in early reports.
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