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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
1
The first major target date under the Clean Air Act of 1970 arrives amid delays and technical, legal, and energy constraints. Few states have full federal approval, with smog-control deadlines pushed toward 1982 and 1990 for cars, and health and economic tolls mounting nationwide.
Duchess the 15 month old 200 pound lion accompanied Phil Engelauf to Caltech causing a crowd and delays in biology and physics as she balked at stairs and got stuck in an elevator. Engelauf says Duchess is friendly a family pet and loves attention despite nerves of some onlookers.
A 15 month old girl from Fillmore died May 7 from plague in Ventura County. Health officials say the risk of a major outbreak is very remote and investigations continue into the source and animal carriers.
Andre Ramey of Sacramento admitted in U S District Court that he passed a $1000 novelty note bearing United States of Ane mia at Harvey s Hotel in Lake Tahoe. The note, printed four decades earlier for a magician act, could bring a $5000 fine and up to 15 years in prison for counterfeit currency passing.
President Ford travels from Brussels to Madrid to bolster U.S. ties with Franco era Spain amid concern Portugal's leftist coup could tilt the region. He meets General Franco for a one day visit after a NATO talks showing.
Retired Maj. Gen. Edward G. Lansdale described a 1962 project to oust Fidel Castro as directed by President Kennedy. He cited amid plans for coup or assassination and said no direct actions were taken as far as he knew. The Rockefeller Commission cited possible assassination efforts based on related material.
The Treasury will offer about 500000 ounces from the national stockpile at public auction on June 30. At roughly 167 dollars per ounce, the sale could top 83 million dollars. Proceeds will go to government funds with bids open to private and commercial bidders, but not foreign governments.
California will pilot a diploma by exam plan allowing juniors and seniors who pass a proficiency test to quit high school or enter college at age 16 without a diploma. Starting Oct 1, field tests stress real life skills like tax forms, with college admission by president’s approval and parental consent.
A summary of page A-5 indicates Belgian officials travel to the United States to open negotiations on a potential deal. The note signals ongoing diplomacy and expected discussions shaping the agreement.
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