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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1976
Page
6
Across California cannery workers ratified a three year contract by a 242 to 1 margin, ending a one day strike that halted harvests. Wages rise an average 64 cents in years one and two and 52 cents in year three, with improved health benefits and an extra holiday.
A scribbled list of kidnap victims was found at a suspect’s home, matching items described by some of the kidnapped students. Alameda County Sheriff Tom Houchins said no new suspects are being sought and the investigation continues.
Defense argues judge hid allegations of juror prejudice and a man seen with a paper gallows during selection as three Symbionese Liberation Army suspects remain jailed. Authorities pursue possible female involvement while Frederick Woods and brothers Schoenfeld face $1 million bail each after interlinked kidnapping for ransom plot.
A federal judge ruled that a congressional subcommittee cannot force AT&T to disclose records detailing secret government wiretaps installed without warrants. Judge Oliver Gasch cited national security risks and the executive branch’s authority, signaling a power clash with the Moss subcommittee and Ford’s executive privilege claim.
The Franklin County fair closes after a lively horse show final day. Dairy agent Susan Verdoorn and other 4-H leaders were drenched in playful water buckets, while youth exhibitors joined in the lighthearted tradition. Kevin McGlashan and Chris Nourot earned top over all and halter honors, with numerous first year and specialty awards announced.
Viking 1 analysis of Martian crust finds iron calcium silicon titanium and aluminum mirroring a Mojave Desert soil near Amboy Crater. Scientists note Mars may be geologically younger and less differentiated with very low trace elements, suggesting primitive crust as it lacks plate tectonics. County forecast follows with mild heat relief and chances of thundershowers.
Congressional conferees agree on a compromise to extend the Federal Energy Administration through 1977 and allow oil price increases totaling about 1 billion dollars yearly. Consumers could face roughly four tenths of a cent per gallon rise in gasoline and petroleum product bills, with new conservation programs also authorized.
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