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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1971
Page
4
Astronauts Scott and Irwin spent 4 hours 45 minutes outside on the moon near Hadley Base. They gathered rocks from a 1,200 foot deep canyon wall and studied lava flow evidence while driving the Lunar Rover about 15 miles. Mission Control reported a few equipment glitches but praised the superb job.
The fight over a $250 million government loan to Lockheed continued through tense Senate negotiations as the bill was scaled back from broader guarantees. Treasury Secretary Connally approved the cut, while Mansfield Tower and Cranston signaled uncertainty about passage amid pressure from White House, labor, banks, and rival aerospace firms. Lockheed faces collapse without the loan amid cost overruns and engine delivery fears.
The column answers readers on surname origins guiding to the Southern California Genealogical Society Library and lists reference books. It also explains that certain pitches can crack glass via sympathetic resonance and notes that tape recorders rarely achieve this. cleaning and maintenance tips for a Sunbeam iron are offered with a local service option.
A.D. of Long Beach complains about numerous steep dips and driveways hindering low-riders, causing expensive tire and chrome damage. He urges city action to improve conditions for residents with lowered vehicles.
Steel walkout averted by 18 hour settlement give them 82.50 per week plus the state unemployment pay and when the state payments are exhausted the supplemental plan will provide SIM weekly for an unlimited period. Vice Chairman R. Heath Larry of U S Steel Corp described the settlement as inflationary but industry leaders agreed to it to spare the nation's economy a damaging strike. President I W Abel of the AFL C IO United Steel workers unions said they never think these agreements are inflationary. Abel and Larry announced they would work together to raise productivity and strengthen American steel against imports. The contract was ratified by a committee of 60 union readers three hours before a midnight strike deadline. Abel said the vote was unanimous. The agreement initially covers nine companies employing 350 000 workers and may extend to 500 000 workers at a third year cost of 10 billion. Secretary of Labor Hodgson praised the settlement as a leadership display. Larry said leaders held out for a cheaper deal but yielded to overwhelming forces. Even with the settlement it will be at least one day before steelmakers can resume refining and production. Large mills began shutting down last week in anticipation of a strike.
The 18 day strike ended with 10 days of halted freight moving perishables including lettuce from Salinas and cantaloupes from Bakersfield. Refrigerated cars were placed to load perishable crops as rail traffic and commuter services planned a return to normal. Officials indicated trains would prioritize perishables as crews returned.
U S Steel halted comment on the impact of its price rise but indicated other firms would likely follow with increases in the coming days. The company cited a need to boost net proceeds from steel mill products and projected an 18 percent rise in employment costs over the next year.
Antonio Lomelin, 25, Acapulco, was seriously injured at the Plaza Monumental de Tijuana on Sunday after being gored while placing banderillas into a bull. He was rushed to a private Tijuana clinic in serious condition and operated on at the bullring infirmary. Lomelin has fought bulls in Spain and Mexico.
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