County Board approves 3.6 billion budget with tax cut
Los Angeles County supervisors adopt a 3.6 billion budget for 1977 78 and cut the General Fund tax rate by 12.82 cents while approving 50 million for Flood Control and 57 million for Consolidated Fire Protection. The final rate may shift as revenue estimates and the assessment roll update in the next three months. Homeowners gain small county tax relief but those with assessed value increases face higher overall bills.
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Long Beach Los Angeles port strike threat grows
Longshoremen and warehousers in the ILWU Local 63 rejected a new three year contract offer from five terminal operators, signaling a possible work stoppage at the Long Beach and Los Angeles harbor complex. Office workers prepared to picket at five terminals as mediation failed and the vote prompted a news blackout.
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Carter halts BI bomber to speed cruise missile program
President Carter announced stopping BI bomber production to accelerate cruise missile development and deployment. He cited faith in the cruise missile, cost concerns over BI, and the goal of an effective flexible strategic force. Defense officials said missiles on current bombers offer better penetration of Soviet defenses at lower cost.
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Rockwell to Cut 8,000 Jobs in B1 Bomber Shutdown
Rockwell International plans to lay off about 8,000 of its 13,000 workers in Palmdale and nearby areas as President Carter cancels the B1 bomber program. Subcontractors including Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach and Rockwell Space in Downey face cuts, with nationwide layoffs reaching around 35,000. Engineers and veterans of the aerospace sector react with shock, worry, and concern for home payments and retirement prospects.
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California Senators split on Carter BL bomber decision
Senators Cranston and Hayakawa criticized President Carter for cancelling the BL bomber. The California delegation split on economic and ideological grounds. The move worries aerospace jobs while Carter seeks votes to keep BL funds out of the defense bill. The Joint Chiefs of Staff defense stance remains central.
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California
U.S
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House
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Air Force
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Brown trims budget and cuts faculty pay raise
Governor Brown signed the 1977 78 state budget just after the deadline trimming 187.4 million from the plan to 14.5 billion. The move reduces faculty salary increases to 5 percent from 6 percent while leaving a projected general fund surplus of about 24 billion for the year plus 277.5 million in federal funds, though other measures may further affect the surplus.
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University of California
Air bags for all cars to begin 1981 phased in by size
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams announced a four to six year phase in requiring air bags or self adjusting seat belts on all new cars. Big cars start in 1981 with other sizes following through 1983. Industry backlash and calls for a congressional veto followed the plan.
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Chrysler
Energy plan cleared for House Ways and Means vote
The House committee approved Carter energy tax measures including a gas guzzler tax, higher fuel prices, and rebates for adults. Provisions cover insulation credits, removal of gasoline tax write-offs for itemizers, and tax incentives for solar and wind home power. Final vote set for July 1 with Senate consideration to follow.
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