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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1976
Page
1
President Ford vetoed a Democratic backed 3.9 billion jobs bill saying it would raise inflation and fail to create lasting jobs while enabling state and local governments to avoid layoffs. Senate supported 69 to 25 and House 328 to 84 but override not yet achieved.
More than 500 Los Angeles County sanitation workers on strike were ordered to return to work by Judge Charles Vogel. Union officials said the strike would continue, arguing cleanup time should be paid. county officials cited public health and safety concerns. The walkout began Monday night while treatments and operations remained largely on schedule.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that U S Border Patrol may stop and question motorists at permanent highway checkpoints from Mexico without warrants. Justice Powell said brief questioning is allowed and does not violate the Fourth Amendment. dissenters warned of harassment of Mexican and Mexican-American visitors.
Ronald Reagan urged Democrats to back him, saying the party has been taken over by elitists and criticizing Ford and Carter. He argued Congress favors anti family values and inflation has harmed older Americans, urging voters to support their values over labels. The 80 minute ABC broadcast cost an estimated 30 000 to 85 000 and was his third national TV speech.
Nearly all Democratic governors endorsed Jimmy Carter as the likely nominee in Hershey Pennsylvania, with Gev. Mandel of Maryland reading the resolution. Carter promised to appoint governors as counsels to the federal government and discussed foreign affairs with Sen Mondale and Gov Boren while meeting with several governors including Dan Walker and David Boren during the conference.
The Long Beach Grand Prix Association proposes to settle over 500000 in debt by offering creditors 45 cents in cash and 20 cents in stock per dollar, in a plan led by President Christopher R. Pook. Funds in escrow would be used only after creditors accept the terms and future profits could lead to full repayment.
Long Beach Mayor Tom Clark ordered a police internal probe into a bitter dispute over the appointment of a new assistant chief. The investigation centers on a 24 year old incident and ongoing clashes between Deputy Chiefs Willis Platt and Robert Hill, with Actors City Manager Craighton coordinating the inquiry and planning a report within two weeks.
The notice notes that tidelands developments may require tax funding. State officials await guidance as lawmakers consider fiscal implications. Details imply a push to clarify funding sources for future transit and harbor projects.
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