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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1975
Page
4
The Labor Department reports the unemployment rate at 9.2 percent, with the Diffusion Index showing 34 percent of 172 industries posting gains in May. Most increases were in agricultural work among young men and teens, while joblessness rose by 3.6 million since August. Whites show 5 percent unemployment, blacks 14.7 percent.
Members of the assembly debates the medical malpractice insurance bill amid calls to send it to a special committee. Duffy objects to Judiciary referral and asks Speaker McCarthy to appoint a special panel. Wilson cites need for insurer data as Burns says information on malpractice payouts and premiums is being gathered.
In Chicago an HUD error erased a family's house after a demolition decree. HUD and city officials cited a breakdown in communication. HUD will offer a comparable property and may waive bidding, with the family able to bid as low as $1 for a replacement.
Investigators say Crosby Avenue attack involved a sniper firing from brushy area after luring officer Aiken to ambush. A bandolier of ammunition was found on a fence, apparently stolen from a local home. Aiken received emergency surgery and remained in intensive care until May 25.
Janne M. Hayes applied for federal food stamps and county welfare after Superior Court cut monthly alimony from 300 to 2102 dollars. Attorney Albert J. Carske said the 53 year old, who suffers asthma and back pains, must seek work. Hayes, former Los Angeles County supervisor James Mayes, argued he cannot continue support due to rising debt on his Rolling Hills home.
U S senators McGovern and Goldwater clash over Air Force budget and a proposed weapon amid dispute on research funding. McGovern seeks elimination. Goldwater argues the unit is vital for nuclear war deterrence. Senate rejects troop withdrawal and some missile defense moves as a conference looms for a $7 billion difference with the House version.
Britons endorsed Prime Minister Marodd Wilson in a tight referendum on the nation’s free market program. As counting neared halfway, supporters led the vote by a wide margin, while opponents faced a difficult defeat in the European commodities market context.
The Rockefeller Commission debated secrecy over partial information on murder plots. Rockefeller said the full story was not ready for public release while noting that material on assassinations could go to Church's committee. A CIA involvement inquiry may be released later, with related materials to go to the President.
AMA President Dr. Malcolm Todd urged doctors to back union tactics to press for malpractice insurance reform. He cited strikes in California and New York, and said the AMA may form a panel to inform members on collective bargaining. Todd noted rising costs and cited Memorial Long Beach insurance jumps from 1956 to 1985.
During a month long walkout in Northern California hospitals faced about 400000 in losses while Southern California Intercommunity Hospital Covina operated only a fraction of its rooms. Doctors warned of continued revenue gaps and delayed elective procedures. Memorial Medical Center Long Beach saw patient levels drop 75 from normal, with ORs at 10 percent. Physicians pressed for legislative action on malpractice and warned of further cuts if no resolution.
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