New Judge Named in Oil Price-Fixing Trial
District Court Judge Warren J. Ferguson was named in Los Angeles to hear the trial of six oil firms accused of price fixing. The six firms Phillips Petroleum Co., Douglas Oil Co., Powering Oil Co., Fletcher Oil and Refining Co., Golden Eagle, and MacMillan face Sherman Antitrust Act charges. A. Andrew Hauk disqualified himself as he is a partner in the law firm representing two defendants. The indictment covers gasoline sold in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona. A pretrial hearing is set for July 7.
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Westgate suit targets Arnhalt Smith for 1.5 billion loot claim
C Arnhalt Smith faces a federal case filed in San Diego by trustees of Westgate California Corp alleging systematic looting of Westgate and its subsidiaries. The suit seeks 500 million in general damages and 1 billion in punitive damages naming Phillip Taft U.S. National Bank Carol Smith Shannon J.A. Smith Michael Cohen Hollis Roberts and others.
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Manfred Named Head Of California Emergency Office
SACRAMENTO UP1 Gov Brown names Charles Manfred 48 a Los Angeles Democrat as director of the State Office of Emergency Services. Manfred previously was regional manager of the former Disaster Agency from 1961 to 1966 and most recently taught in Los Angeles city schools.
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Whittier College Eyes Nixon Data at USC
Whittier College officials say they expect to receive some Nixon materials as USC prepares to house the Nixon presidential tapes and papers. Whittier officials express no hurt at the USC choice and note uncertainty about Whittier's exact role in storing or distributing Nixon career materials. Terry Holcombe and Thomas Bewley say they were told by Nixon he would not be left out and that everyone is happy, though specifics remain unclear. Bewley noted Nixon’s prior Whittier ties and law practice there.
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Senator Proxmire and the Dither Study Memo
Washington UPI notes Sen William Proxmire's repeated dither over federal research grants. A humorous proposal asks for a 500000 study on congressional dithering to explain why lawmakers fret over spending and why senators appear more prone to dithering than House members.
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Assembly advances health certificate rule for couples
The New York Assembly approved a bill requiring health certificates for couples wishing to marry if they have lived together. It would close the loophole allowing clergy to wed unmarried couples without licenses or health checks. The measure passed 47 to 19 amid privacy concerns and advances to the Senate.
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