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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
1
Ronald Dante aged 52 was jailed in Los Angeles on a Tucson fugitive warrant with bail set at 75000 dollars. He has been linked to an Arizona grand jury murder indictment and survived a 1969 Los Angeles gun attack after a failed life threat.
Despite a supermarket strike settlement, a Vernon area walkout by three unions against seven packing companies leaves butcher counters at risk. The Food Employers Council locked out 18 more plants while rains disrupt shipments from other states. Meat Cutters Local 563 seeks a higher cost of living clause than that in other contracts, with no talks scheduled.
The 100 day round the world cruise from Los Angeles with 250 passengers halted due to fuel shortages. Ship officers blamed bunker unavailability at ports en route and offered passengers airline refunds, while some travelers questioned the cancellation.
General Motors announced it will continue providing the safety belt ignition interlock as standard equipment at least through 1977. The system requires front seat occupants to buckle up to start the car, with a buzzer sounding if the belt is loose, amid driver complaints over lack of choice. The air bag option will remain available through 1977. A letter from GM President Edward N. Cole to Transportation Secretary Claude Brinegar accompanied the statement. British artist dies in Bath at 87, Paul Methuen, a prolific painter of his generation, passed away Monday.
Troy Idaho AP Frank Brooke, longtime pres of the First Bank of Troy, forced to retire after building assets over 28 million. The North Central Idaho bank with 10,000 accounts worldwide, faced directors seeking smaller gains. Brooke notes loyalty to customers, noting their trust as collateral for their futures.
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