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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
3
Veteran observer Herbert Hugo of Platt's Daily Dialgram says another modest gasoline price rise is possible in September as Congress may not override Ford's veto ending price controls by August 31. He notes a likely rise under 3 cents per gallon with market restraint to avoid public anger.
Dairy farmers ask USDA for an emergency hearing to speed up the milk pricing formula, shifting September and October increases into September and pulling November forward to October. If granted, farmers could gain about 30 million dollars in extra income while consumers would face earlier price rises. The request faces a cool reception from officials.
Elizabeth Byrne, wife of Dominic Byrne, says Samuel Bronfman II’s kidnapper may support her husband’s actions. Bronfman was seized and later freed after a $2.3 million ransom was paid. Byrne led authorities to the Brooklyn apartment. Meanwhile Edgar Bronfman’s wedding to Georgiana Webb proceeds at the family estate.
NASA said astronaut Donald Slayton, 51, has a small left lung lesion found early in post mission exams. He will have exploratory surgery next week but is expected to recover and may return to space flight status. Doctors noted fumes from the test flight did not cause the lesion.
In Sacramento the Senate, with 16 Democrats and 12 Republicans, moved to override Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s veto of 30 million dollars from a 172 million emergency school finance bill. Brown aides learned of the vote only after it neared completion as lawmakers pressed to reclaim funds.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger departs for a Middle East shuttle mission to secure an interim Israel Egypt truce. Israeli figures outline terms including three year framework and U S aid of at least 2 billion plus weaponry and oil guarantees. Kissinger plans to visit Tel Aviv Cairo Damascus Amman and Riyadh with timing uncertain.
Consumers Union reported insects, rodent hairs, enamel paint chips in several baby foods from Beech-Nut Gerber and Heinz. Tests of 39 items from three makers showed filth in 25 percent, higher than a 1972 study. FDA has no filth tolerance for baby foods but sets limits for ingredients.
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