County backs federal smog lawsuit against auto giants
Los Angeles county supervisors pledged full support to the U S Justice Department in a Sherman Act suit alleging General Motors Chrysler and Ford conspired to freeze out competition in smog reducing devices The board referred the matter to County Counsel and top officials praising the action led by Warren Dorn and Kenneth Hahn with Louis J Fuller affirming the county’s position as vindicated
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Oil strike watch widens as unions hedge on pace and unions settle
Hope for quick strike dim as Union Oil settles and industry leaders weigh the path others may follow. In Houston majors pause while OCAW officials monitor. Union Oil spokesman Fritz Springmann says the deal fair and unique. industry outlook remains cautious amid 11 days of walkout and strained fuel supplies. Atlantic Richfield reports normal deliveries after early distribution issues and steps to catch up.
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Hearing Is Stated on Nollac Misconduct Charges
Torrance Civil Service Commission set three days of hearings on misconduct charges against City Engineer Walter M. Nollac. Hearings begin 5:30 p.m. January 24 for three hours, then 9:30 a.m. January 25 for four hours, and 7:20 p.m. January 28. Further continuations to follow Mondays as chair Larry Bowman noted. Defense argues commission lacks authority to dismiss or interpret certain ordinances and actions.
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Carson Delays Move to Ban Strikebreakers in City
Carson City Council delayed action on a proposed ordinance barring strikebreakers after ordering a written report from City Atty. Glenn Watson. The report will cover constitutional arguments and positions from management and labor. The measure mirrors San Francisco’s law and follows a 1000-signature petition tied to the Los Angeles Herald Examiner strike.
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Clerk Shot in Liquor Store Holdup
Lynwood woman Geraldine Shafer, 51, was shot in the back and seriously injured Monday night by two bandits who grabbed about $80 from Gatewood Liquors on Imperial Highway. She remained in fair condition at St. Francis Hospital. The assailants, one armed with a pistol and the other with a knife, fled after the robbery.
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Bellflower bids on first off street parking district
After a decade of planning Bellflower approves final plans and issues a bid call for the citys first off street parking district a four block square behind Bellflower Boulevard. Bids for the $1 million project open Feb 4 and street improvements on Belmont Oak and Laurel streets accompany the bid.
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Little Vietnam Heart Patient Is Improving
A 23 month old Vietnamese girl who underwent open heart surgery at Orange County Children’s Hospital shows steady improvement. Dr. John M. Somerdike said he is pleased with the patient’s progress as the surgical team continues daily updates only if the condition changes. The child arrived last November for the operation after three postponements.
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Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong
Council meeting postponed by Sacramento legislative meeting
Hawaiian Gardens City Council delays tonight's session to Wednesday as members attend a legislative meeting in Sacramento called by the California Contract Cities Assn. Mayor W. Carl Rodgers announced.
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Bus Route Changes Approved for Line 5 to College Park
The Bureau of Franchises approved extending Line 5 from Naples to College Park Estates and California State College at Long Beach, while discontinuing the current Line 5 detour to College Park Estates. Line 9 detour to the estate will end, with service to College Park Estates removed and Line 5 running at least hourly, possibly every 30 minutes.
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Find a New Life: Explore Business Opportunities Today
Classified ads urge readers to explore business opportunities for a new livelihood. Short notices highlight potential ventures and income paths with emphasis on starting fresh and finding practical paths to self employment.
Elax Promotes Asset Backing Figures in Savings League
Elax asserts savings and earnings strength backed by assets over 294 billion dollars, claiming a lead well above any other association in the nation. The statement emphasizes the scale and security of its member funds and asset reserves.
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