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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

4

Tax cut plans receive mixed approval in California

A sales tax reduction and an income tax credit plan receive cautious approval amid debate over revenue, with estimates showing the sales tax cut at about 320 million dollars and the income tax relief at roughly 300 million. Governor Reagan vetoed a related bill, while Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti supports the governor’s stance and the elevated tax relief package. The plan includes a 30 percent credit on 1973 income tax for early filers, aligning with administration aims to ease lower income taxpayers.

Reagan Democratic Assembly Bob Moretti Moretti Gov Verneyer

Paramount Boulevard pedestrian killed in late-night crash

A 68 year old man, Robert F. Ybarra of 8308 Quimby Street, was struck by a car driven by 53 year old Alice Costa of Paramount as he crossed Paramount Boulevard near Howell Street. He died at Paramount General Hospital at 5:10 a.m. An investigation continues with state police.

Paramount Paramount Boulevard Robert F. Ybarra Quimby St Howell Street Alice Costa Paramount General Hospital

Magruder pleads guilty in Watergate conspiracy

Jeb Stuart Magruder, once a key witness for the Senate Watergate Committee, pleaded guilty to a single conspiracy charge in US District Court. He agreed to be a government witness in future Watergate trials and waived grand jury consideration. The plea, tied to wiretap obstruction and fraud allegations, follows Frederick C. LaRue’s similar June plea.

Washington Jeb Stuart Magruder Senate Watergate Committee Federal Magruder Disc Frederick C. LaRue Central Intelligence Agency Magrurler Herbert TL. Porter Campaign Committee Porter

Governor of Oregon menaced by explosive device found

A cleaning woman discovered a suspicious cylindrical object atop a towel dispenser in the 8th floor women’s restroom of the Oregon hospital. Security officer Wayne Petterson alerted state police bomb squad after deeming it possibly dangerous, prompting evacuation and floor clearance as Trooper Bill Fethy arrived to inspect.

Wayne Petterson State Police Bill Fethy

Flood toll in Mexico reaches sixty seven dead

Mexico City reports floods in the last three months killed 67 people and left about 2,006 homeless while 7,000 acres of cropland are underwater. Officials say the worst is over as rains ease and rivers return to normal, though seven deaths occurred in the past four days.

Mexico City Mexico

Libya seals oil deal with Oasis after nationalization threats

Oasis signs on behalf of Continental, Amoco Hess and Marathon in a Libya oil pact. The agreement, reached after months of negotiation and Libyan threats, raises crude prices and lays out four installments in oil value compensation to be paid by the Libyan government. Oasis will gain price control and remain a service contractor after nationalization.

Mabronk Oasis Continental Amcrada-Hess Marathon Shell Company Libya Prictiry

Melted POW bracelets pour into monument at Spokane

In Spokane Washington UPI reports more than 6000 POW bracelets were melted down Thursday to form a monument honoring service members missing or killed in Indochina. An Air Force color guard saluted as about 50 relatives watched while 250 pounds of metal flowed into a mold at the local steel foundry.

Spokane Wash UPI Air Force Color Board Spokane Steel

Soviet ICBMs gain multiple warheads boosting threat

Secretary Schlesinger warned Soviet progress toward multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle warheads would narrow the qualitative gap and shift leverage in arms talks. He noted Moscow could field larger missiles and warned the United States must cut overall Russian missiles to regain parity, potentially by the late 1970s to mid-80s.

Schlesinger United States U.S Soviet Union Soviets

Gen Omar Bradley in serious condition after surgery

Gen Omar W. Bradley, aged 80, remained in serious condition at UCLA Medical Center after emergency surgery for massive blood clots in both lungs. He was hospitalized Sunday and was to undergo further medical tests as officials monitor his recovery.

Los Angeles UPS Omar WN. Bradley Normandy Berlin Bradley Army Ucla Medical Center

Farm activist De la Cruz shot amid farm picket violence

De la Cruz a Mexican born farmer and longtime United Farm Workers supporter was killed by a sniper while leaving his 26,000 acre John Gulmaren Sr ranch near Wheeler Ridge. Chavez and Rep Dan Edwards visited Lamont after learning of the attack as arrests and gunfire reports roil area.

de la Cruz John Gulmaren UFW Chavez Ve la Cruz Dan Edwards D-Calif Lamont

Douglas and delegation honored at Beijing banquet

Chinese news agency Hsinhua reported Associate Justice William C. Douglas his wife and a delegation were honored Thursday night at a banquet in Peking. The group was in China on a friendly visit at a Chinese invitation.

Tokyo Supreme Court William C. Douglas Peking Hsinhua Douglas China

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