Swindles Galore and Aims of Bicentennial Scams
A roundup of promotional swindles from a Washington DC promoter who vanished after taking $25 from would be escorts, plus a Philadelphia charge for deposits on nonexistent Bicentennial Arts and Crafts, a cobb family flag scheme, and a patriotic chain letter pyramid scheme. The piece warns readers to beware slick gimmicks and lists red flags used by con artists.
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Frau
Philadelphia
Historical Society
Cobb
Research Ant
Acion
Tuna fishing ban sparks debate over porpoises and tuna industry
Royal argues a ban on six porpoise and whale species under the Marine Mammals Act threatens American tuna fleets. He says foreign flags would be needed, jobs lost, and prices could double, while praising current efforts to cut porpoise mortality by 75 percent and urging more time for improved methods. He questions enforcement and import verification and warns the act could endanger the entire U S fishing fleet from the Bering Sea to Chile.
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esRoyal
Royal
Ameri
Marine Mammals Act
Bering Sea
Chile
Energy crisis persists despite embargo lessons
A 1970s energy outlook cites persistent U S vulnerabilities amid oil price volatility. Experts warn that without new supplies from Alaska and the North Sea and with potential OPEC price hikes, the United States faces higher costs, job losses, and possible inflation. Analysts caution lead times for coal, oil, and nuclear expansion, while debates over energy policy continue.
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New York
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Alaska
North Sea
Europe
Walter Levy
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Qatar
OPEC
Land Frauds Uncurbed Report Flags Major Subdivisions
The Inform study cites Horizon Corporation subdivisions Rio Rancho Rio Rico Rio Communities and Sunsites as worst in New Mexico and Arizona for misleading buyers. Core showcases hide 2 percent of offerings while purchasers face dirt roads, no improvements, and unproven title to lots. Some wells and septic systems are not approved, and local health rules bar installations. The report notes insufficient disclosures and suggests speculation as a selling pillar.
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Denver
Westchester County
Westchester
McCulloch
Arizona
Rio Rancho
Rio Rico
Rio Communities
New Mexico
Arizona Sunsites
Horizon Corporation of
Tucson
Pueblo West
Inform
Colorado
Lake Havasu City
Rio
Cochiti Lake
Horizon
Mak
Ing
Office of Interstate Land Sales Registration
Federal Trade Commission
Dart Resorts
Dart Industries
Bear Valley Springs
Tahoe Donner
California
Leslie Allan
Beryl Kudler
Sarah L. Qakes
Florida
Teamsters reject grocery stores contract offer in West region
Teamsters Union grocery store drivers and warehousemen in California and Nevada overwhelmingly rejected the Food Employers Council final contract offer. Result 4,895 to 70 against adoption with most locals reporting. Union says bargaining not exhausted and next session set. Key disputes involve wage hikes and pay for new office workers.
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Teamsters Union
California
Nevada
Food Employers Council
Jim Peck
Food Council
San Diego
San_ Luis Obispo
Las Vegas
Peck
Arson Likely in Centennial High School Fire
A high school blaze at Centennial High in Compton damaged a wing of classrooms, destroying four rooms and causing about 175000 dollars in damage. Firefighters contained the fire by 3:30 pm after arriving at 3 pm. no injuries were reported. Officials cited a suspicious origin and indicated the attic shared by the classrooms may be the starting point.
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Compton High School
Compton
Centennial High School
N. Central Ave
Henry Block
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D.C
Westhoff
Kalmar
Eaks
Hollywood
Westholf
Winter Palace
John Lichtblau
Petroleum Industry Research Foundation
C. Howard - Hardesty Jr
Continental Oil Co
Congress
Teamsters Reject
Af Haple Shop
Atlantic Ave
Renta
Teese
Uae
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