29 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1977
Page
1
Billy Carter and his wife say they are fed up with tour buses and autograph seekers. They bought a house 19 miles north of Plains to seek privacy and relief for their six children, moving soon to a country location away from Nashville crowds.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states cannot enact tougher truth in packaging laws than federal statutes. It upheld that the California labeling rule used to ban certain bacon and flour packages is pre empted by federal law, with Justice Marshall noting the need for permitted variations in food packaging. Dissenters Rehnquist and Stewart argued the state rule could apply to flour packages despite federal law.
Four aboard a 33 foot sailboat last seen 70 miles west of Point Conception remained missing after a Coast Guard search. Crews from two cutters and aircraft plus Navy planes scoured the area after a Mayday distress call but found no sign of the vessel, believed to be the Selah, with a deck de-masted and taking on water.
The Senate Finance Committee moves SB 188 to limit the Air Resources Board authority to set emissions beyond federal limits. Sen John Holmdahl argues higher state standards are too momentous for appointed officials and should be checked by the Legislature. UC expert Robert Sawyer says ARB costs motorists about 1 percent more per year but cuts pollution by roughly 5 to ? percent.
Santa Cruz airport deputy director states the KLM jumbo did not receive takeoff clearance from the control tower. The crash killed 575 aboard the Dutch plane and left 71 survivors aboard the Pan American jet. Survivors and injured were to be evacuated to the United States, with explanations pending from aviation authorities.
President Jimmy Carter has reportedly called Cher to ask her to stop calling Washington a crime capital after a heavy criticism on the Sonny and Cher show. Deputy Press Secretary Rex Granum said city officials complained and Carter sought to explain the issue to the entertainer.
The 43rd Academy Awards crowned Rocky as best picture in a stylish ceremony led by a posthumous best actor win for Peter Finch for Network. Liv Ullmann announced Finch’s victory, drawing praise as the late star became the first actor to receive the honor posthumously.
Weather forecast for the LB area notes cloudy skies tonight with a chance of rain. Wednesday outlook shows continued cloudiness and possible showers across the region.
Southern California may see reservoirs run dry by summer as water use climbs up to 40 percent above last year despite conservation appeals. MWD officials warn heat drives demand with every degree raising consumption. a pump failure could push storage to zero by July.
Senator George Deukmejian predicts a close Senate vote on SB 155 to restore capital punishment after the State Supreme Court invalidated the prior statute. He and supporters display petitions and urge public opinion to sway undecided senators as the bill carries an emergency clause requiring at least two thirds approval.
Secret Witness tip leads to the arrest of a suspect in a wife’s murder as described by Bieweler. A note to readers mentions the case is featured on Page A-2 and includes broader crime coverage. The item highlights investigative reporting and tips from informants.
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