President Ford lauds workers on Labor Day amid wage demands
On Labor Day President Ford praised America’s workers and their sacrifice while five labor leaders signaled demands for substantial wage hikes to offset inflation. A wildcat coal strike neared, National Airlines stewardesses planned a walkout, and a California grocery dispute was only tentatively settled as labor leaders urged mortgage subsidies, public works jobs, and permanent tax cuts.
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Federal grand jury opens Hoffa probe
A federal grand jury begins in Detroit on Tuesday to probe the disappearance of former Teamsters leader James Hoffa, with about 70 witnesses to testify over two to three weeks. Key witness Charles O'Brien is subpoenaed as investigators pursue leads in the July 30 case and Hoffa's power struggle with Frank Fitzsimmons.
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Obituaries for Hattie Galloway and Parrack Lead Lompoc Notices
Graveside rites for Hattie E. Galloway 80 widow of ex police chief James Galloway set for Tuesday 4 p.m. at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery officiated by Rev. John O Eby. Died Friday in Arroyo Grande. survivors include three daughters two sons 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Labor Day picnic and tax fund shift proposed in Solvang
State Senator Gary Hart plans to attend a Labor Day picnic in Hans Christian Andersen Park Solvang hosted by North County Democrats with a fundraising dinner set for noon to 4 p.m. Lompoc officials report a board proposal to use 1.6 million windfall funds to offset a district tax increase while Lompoc District Hospital reports 206700 in unpaid debts to Central Coast Collectors Inc. Allan Hancock College lists a basic diesel and gasoline engines course at Vandenberg AFB Agribusiness 18 sessions 7 9 30 p.m. Tue and Thu.
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Funeral delegation to attend Eamon de Valera funeral
Labor Secretary John Dunlop will head a U S delegation to Ireland for the funeral of late Irish President Eamon de Valera. President Ford drafted a condolence letter as his family spent Labor Day weekend in Washington. The delegation plans to depart today for Tuesday's funeral.
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Domestic oil price controls end today in U.S. bid to ease prices
Washington reports that federal oil price controls lapse for the first time since the Arab embargo. Oil companies expect no immediate price hikes while a tentative plan to extend controls for up to 60 days and then phase them out over 39 months seeks retroactivity to prevent sudden increases. Royalty owners with contracts pegged to market price face demands for higher payments as price policy shifts.
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U.S. auto industry rolls out 1976 models amid sales slump
Detroit reports a weak 1975 finish and forecasts for 1976 as Ford and GM prepare price plans and previews. Analysts expect 7.5 to 7.6 million 1976 sales with import growth possible. GM raises prices about 4.4 percent on cars and 7.3 percent on trucks.
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Ordinance to control wells heard by county supervisors
Public hearing over a measure to set county standards for construction modification abandonment and destruction of water wells drew both criticism and support. The board extended the hearing to Sept 29 to allow water districts to study the draft before a final decision.
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