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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1970
Page
1
In front of Cleveland City Hall, 47 year old Tim Berlake from Berea protests a proposed income tax increase. He plays the Battle Hymn of the Republic on an accordion, drawing attention as his sister questions his choice.
Cleveland’s former safety director Davis says he is seriously considering a mayoral run and has received offers of support from both major parties. He criticized Mayor Stokes for not taking a firm stand against black militants while noting he will not debate the mayor. Davis, who earned 224000 a year, resigned Feb 1 due to policy disagreements and rising tensions over protests tied to the Glenville anniversary. The article also covers Jacqueline Onassis receiving a vow for a new superyacht and Martha Mitchell expressing desire to work in the State Department to spread love despite controversy.
The Senate approved a $4.4 billion education appropriations bill, topping Nixon’s request by $453 million, with House backing 357 to 39 and Senate 88 to 0. Negotiations also moved the HUD and independent agencies package, adding $500 million, as Republicans urged Nixon to sign while preserving a cautious stance on spending.
Fermin Jurado Albornez, a Bolivian living in Salta, seized a Boeing 737 with 43 passengers and six crew en route Salta to Buenos Aires. A snowstorm over the Andes forced the jet to Cordoba for refueling, where officials said fuel was exhausted. Jurado released 23 women and children and surrendered to police before dawn.
A fragment from the July 2 1970 Press Telegram shows a CapriER delivery ad with pricing and copy defects. The readable line hints at a Sunday insert and special purchase options but lacks complete context or actionable details.
AFL-CIO President George Meany urged Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from 1.80 to at least 2 an hour, arguing the current level leaves workers near or below poverty. He pressed for double time overtime pay and a shorter work week or year to help low paid employees.
A National Research Council panel warns that restricting weight gain to 10 to 14 pounds during pregnancy may raise infant mortality in the United States, urging an average gain of 25 pounds. They also flag great risks for pregnant girls under 17, especially among nonwhite and low income groups, due to nutrition needs and development.
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