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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

5

Douglas Negotiations Face Flare in Labor Talks at Douglas

Union officials in Detroit push for a fair settlement at McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach and Washington. They warn of court action to recover back wages if locked out and pledge strike benefits. Douglas argues wake of Boeing parity and pension portability, with pay scales differing by contract.

Douglas Aircraft Workers Veterans Memorial Stadium United Auto and Aerospace Workers Union Ken Bannon Tom Shaw St. Louis Mmuscle Long Beach Bannon Detroit Washington McDonnell Douglas Douglas Banton T Hey Ing Boeing Chappell Sail

Race for bus fatal to man in Long Beach

A man was killed Sunday night near Long Beach Boulevard and Market Street when he ran into the left rear of a northbound Rapid Transit District bus in an apparent attempt to stop it. The unidentified man, described as a 27 year old Black male, was struck and run over by the rear wheel as witnesses watched.

Long Beach Garyi Denham Raul Gramby Long Beach Boulevard Market Street Rapii Transit Distriet

Robertshaw workers in L B vote to strike

About 80 Long Beach workers at Robertshaw Controls Co. were set to strike this morning after an overwhelming union vote. UAW Local 805 officials reported three quarters of the membership attending the Sunday meeting approved the strike amid tensions over a rejected contract offer and a week to submit an improved proposal. Company officials could not be reached for comment.

Jie Anion Long Beach Robertshaw Controls Co United Auto Workers Local 805 UAW North Long Beach Ernest Johnson Johnson Bert M. Wallers W. Vietuvia 31

Ford Giscard d Estaing summit to resume talks in Martinique

Ford and Giscard d Estaing held a cordial first round at the Meridien Hotel on Martinique island with a leisurely lunch at Plantacion de Leyvite. They rode by helicopter to the plantation for a private meal, then planned further talks and a return to Washington later today.

Giscard d'Estaing Ford Meridien Hotel White House Ford de de Leyvite Island Azores Richard ‘al Nixon Georges Pompidou Martinique de Leyritz U.S Henry Kissinge Dg Estaing Jean Paul Sauvaugnargues Port de France Washington Giscard d

Mauna Loa Watch Tightens as Eruption Possibility Cited

Hawaii scientists monitor Mauna Loa with no immediate eruption danger seen yet. Dr. Donald Peterson notes daily measurements and possible inflation at the summit, while teams in heavy gear survey the 13,672 foot peak from a helicopter to detect pressure buildup.

Volcano Hawaii Mawaii Donald Beterson U.S Geological Survey Volcanic Observatory Peterson and Associates Mauna Loa Hawaii Island

Jungle Crash Ordeal Relives Harrowing Retreat

Hospital authorities identified survivors Oscar Zehnder 24 and relatives Gladys 16 and Herta Zehnder amid a jungle trek marred by infected cuts and rains forcing abandonment of blankets. Casilda Zehnder, a sister, died of internal bleeding 24 hours before the group reached safety.

Oscar Zehnder Gladys Herta “Behnder Juan A Wingert Tae Kelty Zehnder Casilda

Public scrutiny of natural ingredient claims in shampoos

The FTC released documents from major shampoo makers exposing what counts as natural ingredients. Companies like Alberta Culver, American Cyanamid, Breck, Johnson & Johnson, Wella, Procter & Gamble and Alberto Culver defend claims, note limited ingredients, and explain that ads emphasize cleansing effects rather than guaranteed outcomes.

Washington UPD Federal Trade Commission Fie FTC Alberta Culver Co Cyaniraid

Inmate Hangs Self at San Quentin

Sigfried Sneff, 39, a German refugee and convicted triple slayer, was found hanged in his cell in the honor block at San Quentin Saturday night. He was received April from Los Angeles County after being convicted for the murder of his wife, child, and mother-in-law.

San Quentin Sigfried Sneff San Quentin Prison Sneff Germany Los Angeles County

Wright anniversary marks Never Fly Society gathering

In Kill Devil Hills North Carolina the Fun group known as the Man Will Never Fly Society meets on the Wright brothers anniversary to mock powered flight. They pledge never to fly while celebrating with cocktail parties and a ceremonial dinner. The group, started by Elizabeth City residents, claims about 300 active members with hundreds more attendees over past years.

Kill Devil Hills N.C Wrights Ed North Wright Tueir North Chick Yeager Devil Hills North Carolina

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