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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1975
Page
11
Steve Shalita, 13, runs a bicycle repair operation from his Los Angeles family garage with a helping friend. A California Labor Relations Board inspector says he is unlawfully employing a minor, forcing him to shut down despite his mother’s explanations.
New York AP reports millions use pocket calculators beyond math for games and tricks. James T. Rogers collects these feats in The Calculating Book, highlighting upside down words from digits and repeating sequences when dividing by 37. Rogers explains how calculator quirks turn arithmetic into playful challenges.
Long Beach employers heard state specialist advice on processing unemployment claims to reduce taxes. The session covered eligibility rulings appeals and filing duties emphasizing careful forms for workers who resign or are fired for misconduct. Johnson noted $90 weekly benefits for eligible unemployed Californians and a 26 week state plus 27 weeks federal aid.
Industry Week notes cautious optimism as automakers anticipate 1976 model reception. Fuel costs rise to about 25 percent of ownership, shaping economy minded buyer choices. 1976 autos range from traditional to mini with emphasis on efficiency, idle speeds lower and spark advance optimized. Automatic torque converters scaled to improve start up and lower rear axle ratios. Four and five speed transmissions with overdrive appear more often on 1976 models.
AP report notes long term labor demand favors college grads with projected growth near three times the overall rate from 1972 to 1985. Jobless rates show college graduates at 2.9 percent versus higher rates for other workers, while professional technical and managerial roles rise during downturns.
Jeffrey Estabrooks age 28 becomes general manager of George Chevrolet in Bellflower replacing the retiring GM. He has BA and MA in sales and marketing from USC and served in the Army. He plans a customer awareness program across all departments.
Investment trust prices compiled by the National Association of Securities Dealers show valuations for numerous funds and accounts. Notable entries include Allstate and American Funds lines with varying per-share amounts and fund categories such as Am Equity and Am inc, alongside notes on bonds and managed portfolios.
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