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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1975

Page

1

Daley cruises to sixth term in Chicago mayoral primary

Mayor Richard J. Daley won a decisive Democratic primary in Chicago, beating reformist Alderman William Singer and two other challengers. With 2,622 of 3,146 precincts reporting, Daley led 390,479 to 193,164 for Singer, as Newhouse and Hanrahan trailed. The 72-year-old incumbent touted a broad coalition and vowed to continue guiding the city.

Chicago UPI Richard J. Daley Daley John J. Hoellen Boss William S. Singer Gold Coast Singer Richard H. Newhouse Jr Edward V. Hanrahan Cook County Newhouse

Oilmen win Ford price pledge amid Depletion vote clash

President Ford pledged a minimum price guarantee for oil to reassure domestic producers as Democrats moved to strip the depletion allowance from oil and most natural gas. The House caucus voted 152 to 99 to permit a vote on repealing the 50 year old deduction, with gas and oil producers watching Senate prospects and tax-cut linkage.

Demos Washington Ford Congress Ron Nessen Nessen State of the Union House Democrats Rules Committee Charles Wilson D-Tex

Possible major spill if offshore drilling proceeds off Southern California

An Interior Department draft report warns a major oil spill is almost certain if offshore drilling is approved off Southern California. It outlines spills from transport by pipeline or tanker, with a tanker spill possibly totaling 288000 barrels, and notes severe wildlife impacts including potential permanent loss of sea lions and fur seals.

California Department of Interior Interior Department San Miguel Island

Ford predicts veto sustain on oil import fees

President Ford told 500 at a Florida energy conference that he will win his clash with Congress over oil tariff increases. He said chance of Congress sustaining his veto appears strong as aides report Senate votes favor a veto, with House support growing.

Hollywood Fla UPI Ford Congress Energy Ron Nessen Senate House

Liberated whale Gigi spotted alive in Baja lagoon

Scientists report Gigi the whale, once a 14 000 pound captive raised from a 4 000 pound orphan, is alive and healthy at Scammon's Lagoon in Baja California. The whale, identified by a white square tag, was last seen two years after disappearance and a ruined radio transmitter ceased functioning after release.

San Diego UPI Gigi Baja California Sea World Los Angeles William Samara Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Scammon

Ford to name Rockwell as Commerce secretary

President Ford reportedly plans to appoint W Frederick Rockwell Jr. as secretary of Commerce. Rockwell, 61, chairs Rockwell International Corp, based in Pittsburgh, with 100000+ employees and four Southern California plants in Downey Seal Beach Anaheim and Huntington Beach.

Ford W. Frederick Rockwell Jr Rockwell Rockwell International Corp Frederick Dent Rockwell Corporation Pittsburgh California Downey Seal Beach Anaheim Huntington Beach

Snowstorm Closes Schools Across Midwest Blows Through Illinois

A pair of strong horses pulls a hayride sleigh through Willow Creek Forest Preserve near Rockford as motorists face immobilizing snow. High winds whip deep drifts from Missouri to the Great Lakes while a blizzard lashes upper Michigan.

Willow Creek Forest Preserve Rockford Ill Midwest Missouri Great Lakes Upper Michigan

Ford and Kissinger warn Cambodia ready to fall

President Ford and Secretary Kissinger warned Congress that Cambodia would fall to Communist insurgents within weeks unless the $222 million supplemental aid bill is approved. They urged rapid action as Phnom Penh faced an immediate emergency and a likely government collapse without more ammunition and support.

Ford Kissinger Cambodia New York Times Washington Henry Kissinger Congress Carl Albert House Phnom Penh United States

Long Beach Taxi Fares Rise as Dial-A-Ride Planned

Long Beach raises Diamond and Yellow Cab rates by 65 cents on a three mile trip with a 90 cent flag drop and 20 cents per additional mile. The city orders a senior citizen dial-a-ride system and urges talks with cab firms and Public Transportation Co. to study a home pickup service by July 1.

Long Beach City Bureau of Diamond Yellow Cab Bureau Robert McNulty Russ Rubley Louis Posner Long Beach Public Transportation Co la Habra Posner Lillian Anakin Senior Opportunities and Services John Mansell

Youth Shot to Death in Compton Dispute

Wayman Turner 17 of Pasadena was fatally shot twice in the chest at 2 10 p m Tuesday at the home of Harvey George March 63 of 1313 S Tamarind Ave Compton. Lt Walter Hartman said March allegedly fired after a dispute and was booked at Compton Jail on murder charges.

Wayman Turner Pasadena Harvey George March S. Tamarind Ave Compton Walter Hartman Said March Turner March

Independent Elijah Muhammad Dies at 77

TODA-7 reports the death of Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Black Muslims, at age 77 on page A-2. General Telephone rate increase battles in Long Beach and Los Angeles. page A-4. Los Angeles County to drop perjury charge against John Ehrlichman. page A-6. Arthur Burns says money supply expansion already in motion. page A-7.

Elijah Muhammad Long Beach Los Angeles John Ehrlichman Arthur Burns

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