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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1975

Page

17

Yorba Linda Recession-Proof Oasis boosts local business

Yorba Linda thrives with a 77 percent sales gain and rising construction as merchants push a Deflation and Buy at Home campaign. Led by Chamber of Commerce head William Opdyke, retailers slashed prices and urged residents to shop locally boosting various shops from Cathy's Cupboard to Yorba Linda Hardware and Villa Cleaners while noting only one service station saw a dip. Local banker Susan Brown confirms rising sales and broad merchant cooperation.

Jack Lefler Yorba Linda Ed Musick la Rosee Jewelers Southland Long Beach Richard Nixon Pdyke Musick Cathy Thompson Cathy Main Street Catherine Bushong Las Rays Jacinta Dan Foley The Toggery Dick Sisson Chalet Wine and Liquors Villa Cleaners Susan Brown Security First National Bank

Learn to lead Tuesday program features Bennett and specialists

An extended leadership training conference organized by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and local Jaycees will be held Tuesday at the Golden Sails Hotel. Dr. Millard F. Bennett 81 will present an 80 minute program after opening remarks by C W Bud Hogberg and Col Walter Dunn.

Millard F. Bennett Long Beach Area Millard Bennett Salem C.W Bud) Hogberg Col Walter Dunn U.S. Military Academy Coast Federal Savings & Loan Association Norman Vincent Peale

Lakewood Center changes hands to Macerich in NY deal

Macerich Real Estate Co. of New York announced May 22 it acquired Lakewood Center, a sprawling mall with 5,000 employees and $125 million in annual sales. City officials welcomed the change while seeking assurances on improvements and ongoing operations. Cockrell of Macerich said focus is on efficient current operations with possible future upgrades. Mayor Piercy emphasized cautious optimism and a cooperative relationship with the new owners.

Lakewood Shopping Center Macerich Real Estate Co New York Macerich Roger Cockrell Cockrell Wayne Piercy Mace Siegal Piercy Lakewood del Amo Cerritos

Bank of America poll finds rising optimism in California

A Bank of America survey of 571 households in California shows more people expect to be better off financially in a year, rising from 32 percent in March to 41 percent in April. Inflation outlook remains weak with about half doubtful it can be controlled, while those saying they are better off today vs a year ago rose from 20 to 27 percent.

Bank of America California

Critics say price indices mislead on living costs

Industry Week argues CPI and other federal indices distort true cost of living. It notes CPI’s impact on millions through wages, pensions, and benefits, while critics push for a revised 1977 index. The piece also questions WPI meanings and unemployment measures amid job market flaws.

Cleveland Washington Industry Week Magazine For Managers Bureau of Labor Statistics

Petrolane Increases Dividend To 12 Cents A Share

Petrolane Inc announces a quarterly dividend raise to 12 cents from 11 cents, a 14 percent increase and the second rise in 12 months, lifting the rate 32 percent from a year ago. The company, a large LP gas marketer, operates in 47 states plus Canada Mexico the Caribbean and Western Europe with energy subsidiaries providing drilling and offshore services.

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Audit rule changes spark talk of checks and balances

Sacramento AP reports the Joint Legislative Audit Committee weighs new rules to require committee approval before state agency audits. Chairman Bob Wilson defends independent investigative work amid complaints from Wine Institute and SDG E. Protestants say reforms aim to curb unilateral audits while preserving oversight.

Steve Lawrence Sacramento Joint Legislative Adult Committee Bob Wilson Wine Institute San Diego Gas & Electric Co Wilson State Public Utilities Commission Institute Wine Advisory Board Joint Audit Committee

Investment Trusts Investing Firms in New York

A compiled list of investment trusts and funds with multiple equity and bond offerings, showing varied values and percentages. Mentions include Aetna, Bank names, Lee Delaware Group, Fidelity Funds, Lord Abbett, Scudder, and Oppenheimer styled fund lines with performance figures and fund identifiers.

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