Farm union strife hits state labor board in Sacramento
Two state farm labor board members report violent disruption by Teamster demonstrators at the board office. They describe tires slashed and threats as sheriff’s deputies escorted Mahony and Chatfield to a Capitol meeting. Chavez criticizes the action while courts weigh access rules amid ongoing farm labor elections.
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Sacramento
State Farm Labor Board
Roger Mahony
State Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Mahony
LeRoy Chatfield
Cesar Jhayez
United Farm Workers Union
Capitol
Chatfield
UFW
Teamster
Gary Queale
Associated Press
Teamsters
Chavez
Board
Tulare County
Jack Pandol
State Board
Pandol
Jay Ballantyne
Michal Machan
Senate and
Assembly Rules Committee
Walter Kintz
Mayonnaise Lady loses battle as job passes to rival
The Mayonnaise Lady nickname followed the female plaintiff during a two and a half year court fight backed by a players association. While she pressed her case, someone else took her former position, and Mrs Judd, 61, returned to work at a hamburger and patty melt shop.
Van Nuys High School Race Fracas Triggers Closure
A lunch hour riot at Van Nuys High School drew about 800 students of Black, Mexican American, and white backgrounds into a one hour disturbance. Police reported at least two arrests and several minor injuries. officials closed the campus for the afternoon. A smaller afterschool confrontation was noted, with students fleeing in terror and parents rushing to collect their children.
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van Nuys High School
Sean
van Nuys Tigh
El Segundo Teachers Strike Remains At Impasse
A state mediator met with negotiators for El Segundo teachers and the administration with little progress. About 2,128 students attended, 26 percent of teachers were present, and substitutes kept classrooms open. The dispute centers on a 7 percent pay hike. the district offers 5.1 percent, while staff received 4 percent earlier. The board plans a special meeting to discuss the impasse.
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el Segundo
Eae Ih Ieamaanay
Staf
Deadline on offshore feud urged by state official
California State Energy Commission Chairman Richard Maullin urged a March 1 1976 deadline to settle the dispute with the federal government over offshore oil lease policy. He spoke at the Seashore Environmental Alliance in Los Angeles and said Congress is moving toward reform with legislation ready by Christmas. He warned that without a better program, the White House should delay the December lease sale of 1.6 million acres off Southern California to avoid a massive giveaway and potential lawsuits.
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State Energy Commission
Richard Maullin
Seashore Environmental Alliance
Los Angeles
Maullin
Congress
Brown
California
Interior Department
Naullin
Radio exec refuses to surrender tape citing shield laws
Will Lewis of KPFX vows to go to jail rather than hand over an alleged Symbionese Liberation Army communique to the county Grand Jury. The typewritten note threatens nationwide arrests of the rich and urges release only after bail for all comrades. Lewis cites California reporter shield law and First Amendment in refusal.
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Los Angeles
Will Lewis
California
Fire at Long Beach Harbor destroys 10 Honda autos
A $100,000 blaze at a Long Beach Harbor receiving terminal destroyed ten Honda autos. Honda officials debunked claims that catalytic converters caused the fire, noting the cars lack converters. ARB inquiries followed misattribution of a Fire Chief’s remark, prompting media confusion and employer calls.
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Honda
Long Beach Harbor
State Air Resources Board
Tionda
ARB
Long Beach
Virgil Jones
Los Angeles
Jones
Rob Conway
States probe U.S. welfare policy for oilmen
Utility commissioners from 12 states urged Congress to investigate the Federal Power Commission advance payments program. They call it an interest free loan benefit to oil firms, funded by utility customers, and warned it could spark inter state battles over gas reserves and policy. California PUC signed the letter, noting concerns over North Slope gas reserves and large advance payments as major oil firms seek similar deals with pipelines.
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San Francisco
Congress
Federal Power Commission
California
Ross
FPC
Warren Magnuson
Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Harley Staggers
D-W.va
House Nfnign Commerce Committee
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Mator
Minnesota
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington
Alasa
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Lons Beach
Cal
Oxnard
Donlon Trading Company
Newman Enterprises
Council of California Growers
Napa Valley
California Iagin Foundation
Doris Judd
Davis
University
California State
van Nuys School
Radio Exec
U.S
California Puc
Southern California Gas Co
Atlantic Richfield
Ers
Arco
Prudhoe
Alaska
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Exxon
PUC
Atlantic Ave
Redondo Ave
Altar GO
Ximens Ave
Peninsula Cenfer
the Treasury
Lakewood
Carson St. & Paramount Blvd
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