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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
6
President Carter warned of a looming energy disaster and urged sacrifices as he outlined goals to cut fuel use by 1985. Congressional leaders anticipate fierce debate over higher energy taxes and conservation measures, with hearings likely into September or later.
General Foods Corp raised wholesale ground coffee by 25 cents to 1.464 a pound, effective Monday, with newer prices expected in supermarkets by late June. The move follows rising green bean costs and surpasses Folger’s prior high, while decaf and instant variants also increased.
President Carter urged 535 lawmakers to back a comprehensive energy plan, hoping drivers, homeowners, and consumers will reward them in 17 months. He admitted public doubt about shortages, pressed Congress to monitor oil and gas data, and highlighted mistrust of energy company figures guarding reserves and prices.
Mondale accused Ford of harsh personal attacks while Ford’s critics say Carter faces a tough fight. Cranston cited Mondale’s remarks on Nixon and Reagan mulling races as Carter comments remained private. The piece links oil and gas supply concerns to Carter’s energy warnings and potential policy delays.
Roe testified he moved ahead with a Huntington Beach housing plan without architects after Mayer's arrest. He described letters demanding $6,000 and a threatening note saying further actions could follow if payment was refused. Roe said Mayer proposed consulting on the project and outlined permits and timelines, suggesting influence could shorten processing time. A former project manager testified Mayer never sought a bribe.
A task force of 128 law enforcement officers arrested 55 suspects under 77 warrants in a major narcotics operation across Orange and Los Angeles counties. Seventeen arrestees were Hell’s Angels members. The raids targeted heroin trafficking with entries including a Santa Ana shop owner linked to the LA Hell’s Angels chapter. Weapons including a machine gun were seized. exact drug quantities were not disclosed.
Explosions and fire gutted a four story building in downtown Montreal killing seven elderly persons. Police said two others were missing early today. More than 125 firefighters and 35 trucks were needed to control the blaze.
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