Farm Union Plans Protests to Dissuade Mexican Influx
Labor leaders in Indio plan nonviolent but disruptive demonstrations at border points to deter Mexican workers from entering Coachella Valley vineyards. Union officials report 600 union members struck at Thermal vineyards with 1,500 workers from nine vineyards honoring picket lines. 2,000 nonunion workers remain in 8,300 acres. Talks with growers have not produced a concrete agreement.
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Fallout levels drop in May across California
California public health officials report a May decline in radioactive fallout. The statewide average fell to 0.58 picocuries per cubic meter from 0.70 in April, with 0.37 on the north coast and 0.76 in the southern desert. Acting director Dr. Hamlet C. Pulley said May levels were well below danger.
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Pleads Not Guilty On Fight Slay Charge
Simon Darrell Knox, 40, of Corrent, pleaded not guilty to murder in municipal court and was ordered to return July 11 for a preliminary hearing. Knox is charged with fatally beating Robert Ennis outside a Mission Hills bar in March, Ennis died.
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Bank of America Plans Personal Checking Options
Bank of America announces new checking plans with variable monthly charges based on minimum balances. The Two One Free plan waives charges at $500 or more, while lower balances incur maintenance and per-check fees. A BankAmericard Tenplan option offers ten cent checks with quarterly statements and no maintenance fee.
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