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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1975

Page

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Ford Offers Arms Aid to Turkey for Bases Refused

Turkey rejected President Ford s offer of 50 million dollars in arms aid to keep U S bases in Turkish territory used for monitoring Soviet communications Kissinger described the plan as one of several options presented during a 73 minute breakfast at the U S Embassy residence He noted Ford has emergency powers to suspend embargo tied to Cyprus peace talks and that Ankara would pay for arms if the embargo listed by Congress remained in place

Helsinki UPI Turkey Ford U.S Henry Kissinger Kissinger Suleyman Demirel Cyprus

New York freezes wages as transit fares rise to 50 cents

NYC imposes a wage freeze on public workers to avert fiscal crisis, while bus and subway fares increase 15 cents to 50 cents starting Sept. 1. Police and fire unions resist, prompting Beame to seek City Council approval. Budget cuts hit City University and other services amid a decade of borrowing.

New York UPI New York City Abe Beame Davis Hock James A. Cavanagh Beame City University Board of Higher Education

Senate votes to restore Turkey aid despite House opposition

The Senate approved restoring U S military aid to Turkey by 47 to 48 after Ankara rejected a $50 million arms offer. House leaders kept members in session hoping to act before a August recess, but odds favored no passage before vacation. Senator Sparkman urged restoration to mend strained ties while Stevenson warned the United States must stand firm.

Washington Senate U.S Turkey House Ankara Ford John Sparkman D-Ala Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cyprus Adlai E. Stevenson D-Ill United States

Ford veto will kill oil controls in six month extension

Washington UPI reports the House approved a six month extension of present oil price controls. President Ford plans to veto the bill saying it fails to decontrol gradually. Energy chief Frank Zarb warned gasoline could reach 70 cents a gallon by winter under continued controls. The House vote to extend, 303 to 117, followed a separate vote 228 to 189 on extending the price ceilings. Senate had already passed a similar override capable bill. The measure extends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act from August 31 to March 1, 1076, as lawmakers weigh a broader energy plan before a recess.

Washington UPI House White House Ron Nessen Helsinki Ford Frank 2Arb Nessen Senate Congress John D. Dingell D-Mich John J. Rhodes

Hoffa Reported Missing Near Detroit Amid Kidnap Fears

Former Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa vanished after his car was found outside a Bloomfield Hills restaurant. Police weighed foul play as FBI said no evidence. Governor Milliken and Oakland County officials expressed concern and awaited leads. Hoffa’s son filed a missing person report, while Frank Fitzsimmons stayed out of sight in California.

Bloomfield Hills Mich Teamsters Jimmy Hoffa Detroit Hoffa Bloomfield Township Fox Michigan William Milliken James ,Jr Koffa FBI Bloomfield ‘Township Curt Grennier L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Jimmy

Doctor charged with 4 revenge bombings in L.A. area

Rolling Hills Estates physician Dr. Martin F. Bain, 47, indicted on four counts of exploding a destructive device with intent to injure or intimidate. Bombings targeted lawsuits against him, including homes of two lawyers, a Gary Steel Corp. plant, and a Rolling Hills Estates home. One child injured, Bain released on bond.

Rolling Hills Estates Los Angeles Superior Court Martin F. Bain Palos Verdes Drive William L. Rizzi Michael Brenner Balu County Grand Jury Superior Court William Keane Brenner Balh Elizabeth Gary Steel Corp Carson Los Angeles Robert L. Brock Brock Mitchell J. Gratz Encino Oet Gary Howard R. Paul Rolling Hills Paul Bain Jeffrey Department of Motor Vehicle

Guard slain for his troubles in hit-run

Los Angeles dawn hit-and-run leaves guard O B Parson dead after pursuing two suspects Rechie Kitadka and Michael Kusumoto were arrested for murder and felony hit-and-run Victim Dorothy Travis 35 was hospitalized with serious injuries Police recovered two pistols and the suspects hid on a school roof after crashing a car into a house near the scene

O.B. Parson Los Angeles Rechie Kitadka Gardena Michael Kusumoto Dorothy Travis Parson

Eyewitness testimony questioned in Kantaeng murder trial

Two surprise witnesses, deputy probation officers Leslie Erickson and Patricia Christopherson, testified they were told by Kerry Axt she was not present during the shooting of Danny C. Allen. The case centers on Deborah Joy Kantaeng, 19, accused of murdering her alleged rapist after he kidnapped and raped her.

Deborah Joy Kantaeng Los Angeles County Kerry Axt Miss Axt Miss Kantaeng Danny C. Allen Allen North Long Beach Leslie Erickson Patricia Christopherson Independent Press-Telegram Christopherson John Bax Denis Pity Supcriors Mrs. Erickson Long Beach Rhuider

Governor Brown Warns State Court System at Risk

Governor Brown cautions that the state court system faces collapse under mounting strain and funding shortfalls. Officials on Page A-6 weigh potential consequences for trials, filings, and access to justice.

Gov. Brown

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