San Joaquin Valley raisin crop faces near total loss
Growers in the San Joaquin Valley fear substantial crop damage after the second September rainstorm floodwaters. Sun-Maid Raisin Growers president Frank Light calls the situation grave as experts warn losses could match or exceed 1972 frost damage, insurance teams assess the damage amid the ongoing harvest end.
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Fresno
UPI
San Joaquin Valley
Frank Light
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers of
California
Governor Brown opposes California dog racing ballot measure Prop 13
Sacramento Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. denounces Prop 13 as unsavory and against dog racing in California. He cites concerns about qualification, finances, and promoter George Hardie amid legal battles over contributor disclosure. Democratic leaders warn Prop 13 could boost mobster activity and a billion dollar gambling industry.
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Sacramento
UPI
Edmund G. Brown Jr
California
George Hardie
Los Angeles
Brown
Senate
David Roberts
Hardie
Roberts
UAW Threatens Deere Strike Amid Ford Standoff
The United Auto Workers threaten to pull 27 000 workers from Deere & Co facilities across six states if no new contract is agreed by tonight. Ford strike action continues with 170 000 workers off since Sept 14 as UAW negotiators and company managers clash over cost of living adjustments and fringe benefits. The strike fund faces a $7.5 million drain as members receive reduced benefits while talks persist.
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Detroit
UPI
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
Deere & Co
Deere
Ford
Moline
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Ford World Headquarters
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Lockheed to give banks stake in restructuring
Lockheed stockholders approved making lender banks part owners as part of a financial overhaul. Chairman Robert W. Haack said the restructuring will benefit holders and that those responsible for past foreign payments will be punished, while an outside committee reviews alleged improper payouts.
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Burbank
Calif
UPI
Lockheed
Robert W. Haack
Haack
Holland
Japan
Securities and Exchange Commission
Hack
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Mission Hills Center
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St. Lompoc
International Harvester
Caterpillar Corp
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Winder
CANON
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