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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1976
Page
3
Angola’s government in Luanda delivered a diplomatic note demanding Portugal withdraw its charge d affaires, severing ties after nearly five centuries of colonial rule. Portugal expressed surprise and regret, calling the move unexplained.
Federal FDA recalled 3,000 Sound-Off Bark Restrainer collars after a Ventura County dog suffered neck injuries from 1,800 volt shocks triggered by barking or loud noises. Owner's complaint spanned nine months before action, and the dog later died of unrelated causes.
United Press International reports ample gasoline and strong demand push prices higher. Independent dealers in several cities offer regular gasoline near 50 cents, while national branded stations reach about 64 cents. Experts note price variation and strategies from loss leaders to higher margins.
A UPI summary cites Agriculture Department economists who project retail food prices to climb 3 to 4 percent in 1976, potentially pushing total consumer food spending past $200 billion. The rise, the smallest in four years, hinges on crop outcomes and weather, with possible ranges from 2 to 5 percent.
Two Lockheed engineers for ERDA conclude a nationwide wind mill network could save billions of barrels of oil yearly and generate up to 1.2 trillion kilowatt hours annually by 1995 if enough units are built. The nation would need about 6.5 trillion kilowatt hours per year.
President hopeful Jimmy Carter asserts he is far ahead and cannot be overtaken by rivals like Jerry Brown or Frank Church. He projects adding about 100 delegates next Tuesday across six primaries and aims to surpass 1,000 pledged delegates, while Reagan and Ford race for the GOP nomination amid statewide wins.
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