UFWOC Boycotts Mayfair Stores Over Heublein Dispute
The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee launched a boycott of Mayfair Markets and other grocery chains after Heublein Inc refused to bargain. Pickets were placed outside stores urging shoppers to avoid Smirnoff Vodka and Italian Swiss Colony wine. The union targets 2700 independent grape growers selling to Heublein's Unit ed Vintners and seeks labor negotiations, amid a $12.4 million Fresno lawsuit alleging bad faith bargaining and anti union conduct.
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Brothers indicted in realty fraud scheme in Antelope Valley
Two brothers face 32 charges after state attorney general probes found about 600 landowners may hold questionable deeds. Eugene F. Girard, 54, Beverly Hills, former Diversified Land Co. president, charged on 28 counts including conspiracy and grand theft. Julius B. Girard, 47, Lancaster, charged on four counts including conspiracy and subdivision-law violations.
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Davis Sues McClatchy Over Lake Davis Land Article
Assemblywoman Pauline L. Davis files a $2 million libel suit against McClatchy newspapers over a Lake Davis land deal article. The 1966 sale of 10 acres at $125 an acre to Davis by Roy Carmichael preceded a 1970 purchase by Lawrence Townsend of four acres at $400 an acre, triggering ethics scrutiny and a Wolcott appraisal suggesting quadruple value.
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Picnic Set for Aug 2 at Bixby Park Delta County
A Delta County Colorado picnic is planned for August 2 at 11 am in Bixby Park. Participants are advised to bring lunches.
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