Freezer Shortage Grips Long Beach Area Stores
Freezers are selling rapidly in Long Beach as supply runs low. Dooley’s Hardware reports 15 to 20 sold daily, with 16 cubic foot models scarce. Sears Long Beach and other outlets say demand is up and stock is depleted, as shoppers rush to stock meat before possible shortages in September amid ongoing beef price control concerns.
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Dooley’s Hardware
Soza
Kay Ryser
Sears
Supervisors back one day ban on sales amid national fasting call
Local officials endorsed a one day sales embargo proposed by Fight Inflation Together as part of Don't Buy Anything Day. Ernest Debs criticized federal policy while Kenneth Hahn called Nixon era steps foolish. The piece also notes Gen Stilwell assuming command in South Korea.
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Donald V. Bennett
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West Point
Supervisors oppose two consumer bills
Supervisor James Hayes reports the board rejected two Assembly bills linked to weights and measures enforcement. AH Til would delay prosecutions until three violations occur, while AK 948 would limit checks on alcoholic beverage containers. The supervisors argued the measures would weaken consumer protection and leave buyers paying for meat or poultry not received.
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James Hayes
Supervisors clash over fuel crisis and plot
From Our L.A. Bureau Supervisors Pete Schabarum and James Hayes spar over whether the energy shortage is real or contrived. Schabarum cites a Stanford institute report for an international policy approach while Hayes argues the shortage is partly a conspiracy by oil companies and cites exaggerated national figures. Hayes vows further investigation as other context notes Cyprus bombing amid unrest with Makarios supporters clashing with Grivas.
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Schabarum
Stanford Research Institute
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Hayes
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Kenneth Hahn
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