County budget record sets 22 cent tax hike in 1975
County supervisors approve a 3 billion budget with a 21.81 to 22 cent rate increase, the highest county levy to date. The measure cuts net spending by 33.2 million, reserves 10 million contingency, uses 4.5 million revenue sharing to lower the rate, and notes the final rate depends on July assessments and a potential 5 percent valuation rise. Revenue sharing allocates about 12 million to groups and 17 million to transit subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hufford
Hufford
Visor
Pete Schabarum
Ments
Democrats push override of Ford housing veto
House Democrats announced a major bid to override President Ford on a housing bill. Speaker Carl Albert warned of a hard fight while Rep. William Moorhead dramatized the effort by tearing calendar pages on the House floor. The override vote is planned for next week amid Democratic support and Senate lip service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Moorhead
D-Pa
Ford
Capitol
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington
House
Carl Albert
Housing and Urban Development Department
$60 Million Ransom Paid for Two Argentine Executives
The Montoneros claim a $60 million ransom funded cash for the release of Juan Born and Jorge Born of the Bunge and Born Company. The two executives, heirs to a family fortune, were kidnapped nine months ago, with Jorge freed at the close of a clandestine news conference and Juan released earlier. The group says the money will fuel a popular organization and a war against imperialism to achieve national liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Juan Born
Jorge Born
Bunge and Born Company
Argentia
The
Montoneros
Senate OKs tax break on homes
The Senate approved extending the $2,000 tax credit for homebuyers to include new homes under construction prior to Thursday. Eligible buyers would receive a 5 percent credit, up to $2,000, extending a provision from President Ford’s March 29 tax rebate law. Senator Russell B. Long, who authored the original credit, proposed the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
UPI
Ford
Russell B. Long
Dla
Bus fare hike rejected by County Supervisors vote
Friday the county Supervisors upheld a flat 25 cent fare on commuter buses, reversing an earlier plan to raise to 35 cents. The 41 to 0 vote included dissent from Pete Schabarum who criticized the package aimed at funding improvements. The debate over subsidies, zones, and grid plans touched Long Beach, East Los Angeles, and municipal lines, with critics warning the extra charges would hit outlying areas hardest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Schabarum
Schabarum
Ed Edelman
James Hayes
Southern California Rapid Transit District
RTD
Long Beach
Kenneth Hahn
Baxter Ward
Edelman
Hahn
Los Angeles
Long Beach’s
Santa Monica
Hayes
Torrance
IRS undercover spying revealed by internal audits
The Internal Revenue Service disclosed it used undercover agents with hidden microphones and surveillance devices. Over 100 undercover operatives trained since 1963, with more than 20 in active duty under false identities. Audits to the House Government Operations committee show concerns over authorizations and equipment, plus $283,264.52 spent on covert projects between 1972 and 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
House
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-N.y
Alexander
Warren Bates
FEA Auditor Blames Lack of Direction for Audit Steps
A former Federal Energy Administration auditor testified he often used the Yellow Pages to decide whom to audit next due to unclear home office guidance. Senator Kennedy led a subcommittee inquiry criticizing the agency’s enforcement as lacking clear goals and direction amid delays and industry-wide complexities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FEA
Frank G. Zarb
Kennedy
Liddy Denied Plea for Sentence Reduction by Judge Sirica
U S District Judge John J Sirica rejected Watergate figure G Gordon Liddys bid to shorten his prison term. Sirica said Liddy showed no remorse or contrition and warned of an extended sentence if he cannot pay a 40000 fine. The ruling follows Liddys 1972 break in and contempt of court findings amid prior appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
G. Gordon Liddy
U.S
John J. Sirica Friday
Watergate
Sirica
Liddy
Supreme Court
Democratic
Watergate Grand Jury
FBI
Liddy’s sentence request after break in and disclosures
Liddy received about 199000 dollars from the reelection committee before the break in. He sought a sentence reduction on May 19 after Sirica shortened sentences for John W. Dean III Jeb Stuart Magruder and Herbert W. Kalmbach. Sirica said Liddy refused to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddy
Sirica
White House
John W. Dean III
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Nixon
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Quakes Plague Desert On Second Day At El Centro
In El Centro, California, a swarm of earthquakes continued for a second day with 20 quakes recorded. The strongest reached 4.1 on the Richter scale near 3:15 p.m., following a 4.2 quake the previous night. No damage was reported and Caltech notes frequent swarms in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Centro
Caltech
Pasadena
Sand winds lash Southern California deserts in weekend forecast
The Southern California desert region endured swirling sand winds up to 40 mph Friday with warnings for Antelope Valley Mojave Desert and Coachella Valley. Earlier this week hurricane force winds caused about 1 million dollars in damage. In contrast Los Angeles saw brighter weather as sun returned and officials forecast clear skies through Monday with highs near 75 in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Desert
Antelope Valley
Mojave Desert
Coachella Valley
Los Angeles
National Weather Service
Long Beach
State Bar Sues Firms Over Divorce Advice
Long Beach based law firms that advise clients on divorce are sued by the state bar. The action targets firms alleged to give legal guidance beyond acceptable practice. Civil filing outlines alleged professional misconduct and seeks appropriate remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar
Long Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philip Watson
Demos
Moorhead
Pennsylvania Ave
Albert
Jonathan Kandell
New York Times Service
Bunge
Donald C. Alexander
Treasury Department
Richard M. Nixon
Reelection Committee
Associated Press
Betty Friedan
CIA
Women’s Movement
China
Amin
Queen Elizabeth
Action Line
Esse
Eeeae Air Amusements
Television
Ee Financial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!