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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

3

Bethlehem Shipyard Workers Vote On Three Year Pact

Bethlehem Steel shipbuilders at Terminal Island vote at 3 p.m. on a three year contract mirroring Todd Shipyards package. Local 9 leaders hailed the agreement as historic with wage gains of 70 cents per hour plus a CPI based cost of living increase. The ratification is at 524 W Sixth St San Pedro and follows an all night bargaining session led by John J Grogan.

Bethlehem Steel Corp Terminal Island Todd Shipbuilding Corp San Pedro Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Local 9 James Pat) Daniel Bethlehem Daniels John J. Grogan The Marine and Shipbuilding Workers George L. Bowen

Lederer vows fight after firing by city council

Deposed Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commissioner Francis Lederer said he would continue to contest his dismissal by Mayor Sam Yorty. The City Council upheld the removal 9 to 6. Lederer planned to confer with his attorney and did not state a next step. He sat in the back of the chambers during the debate over replacement by James Madrird.

Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Francis Lederer Sam Yorty Canoga Park Lederer Lincoln Heights James Madrid

Lost Something Special Classified Ad Spotlight

Lost item prompt seeks to reconnect owners and belongings. Dial now to place a focused classified ad that highlights a unique object and contact details for a speedy reunion. This short notice encourages readers to check listings and reply with confirming information.

Sirhan Expected To Plead Friday In Kennedy Case

Russell E. Parsons attorney for Sirhan B. Sirhan says the 24 year old Jordanian will plead on Friday. A second psychiatric report is awaited and he will not publicly announce the decision until the court calls the case.

Sirhan Los Angeles UPI Russell E. Parsons Sirhan B. Sirhan Sen Robert F. Kennedy Parsons

Tax Relief Prospects Rise as New Estimates Emerge

Sacramento assembly Democrats touted revised state fiscal estimates showing at least 175 million dollars in unforeseen funds boosting prospects for property tax relief. Meanwhile Senate action felled one relief bill and threatened another, as discussions shifted to a technical measure on local taxes for motels and hotels.

Sacramento UPS Assembly Senate Caspar W. Weinberger Weinberger Moretti John G. Veneman Modesto

Bill to require public meetings of advisory bodies

Sacramento legislation AB 202 sent to the governor for approval orders advisory committees of city and county governments to conduct meetings in public. The Assembly approved it 45 to 11 with minor Senate amendments. The bill cites 88 advisory panels under County Board of Supervisors handling $1.7 million yearly in budget items, previously exempt from the Brown Act.

Sacramento Assembly Senate James A. Hayes Long Beach Hayes Independent, Press-Telegram Jim McCauley McCauley County Board of Supervisors Ralph M. Brown

Los Angeles ends fiscal year with $7 million excess

Los Angeles closed the 1967 68 fiscal year with seven million dollars more than expected. Controller Charles Navarro cited unanticipated revenue from permits fees fines and state gasoline tax returns. He said the reserve fund rose to 24.5 million and overall receipts topped estimates by about 20.1 million from a projected 367.7 million to 387.6 million.

Los Angeles Charles Navarro Navarro

Broadcaster Golden West Sold to Signal Group

Signal Cos Inc buys 49.9 percent stake in Golden West Broadcasters for 25 million dollars. Gene Autry remains chief executive and becomes GWB president in addition to chairman. GWB operates KMPC in Los Angeles KTLA and stations in Seattle Tacoma Portland and San Francisco. Signal is a diversified conglomerate with interests in oil gas Garret Corp and Mack Trucks and other industries.

Golden West Broadcasters KMPC KTLA Los Angeles Seattle- Tacoma Wash Portland Ore San Francisco The Signal Cos., Inc Western Gene Autry GWB Signal Signal Oil and Gas Co Garret Corp Mack Trucks

If Reagan Wins Finch Moves Up

Sacramento dispatch notes that if Ronald Reagan is elected or serving vice president, Governor Robe rt Finch would become governor and could name his successor. A bill to shift the line of succession was crushed 44-14 in the Assembly. An amendment proposing Speaker as lieutenant governor was defeated.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Robert H. Finch Senate Assembly H. L. Richardson Arcadia Alan Pattee Salinas

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