20 May 1977
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1977
Page
1
Washington AP reports April CPI rose eight tenths of one percent driven by a 1.3 percent jump in food prices led by a 13.1 percent rise in ground coffee. The monthly increase signals continued inflation pressure for the Carter administration though economists expect some easing later in the year.
President Carter recalls Maj. Gen. John Singlaub after the general publicly warned that withdrawing U S ground forces from South Korea over four to five years could trigger war. Singlaub, aboard a Seoul Tokyo flight, said he would apologize and insisted he meant to offer a soldier’s view while pledging to follow the President’s policy. The White House said Carter was displeased and no decision on a Saturday meeting had been made.
The Southern California Rapid Transit District will cut many low ridership bus lines in Southland cities including Long Beach and San Fernando to reduce a $17 million projected deficit. Cuts take effect June 19 and focus on night and weekend service while inter city routes like Long Beach to downtown LA remain mostly untouched.
The Irvine Foundation will seek court approval for a 337.4415 million dollar offer from TAL consortium Taubman Allen Irvine A group led by Taubman Allen Irvine filed the bid at 40.10 per share for 841.5 million Irvine Company shares, surpassing Mobil’s latest 336.6 million offer. Mobil began bidding May 14 1976 with 200 million in stock deals, opposed by Joan Irvine Smith and eight others. In Washington, Senate moved toward passage of a strip mining control bill, rejecting a administration backed protection measure for western valleys.
Gen. Lewis Maine Hershey who directed the draft of about 14.5 million Americans across three wars died in Angola Indiana at age 83. He passed in a motel, with an autopsy planned, as preparations for burial at Arlington and services in Bethesda were outlined. Hershey retired in 1973 as the oldest on active duty and had served as Nixon’s manpower mobilization adviser.
UCLA and Oregon State University Corvallis report measles outbreaks, the CDC notes these are the first college outbreaks in years. Epidemics rise 65 percent over 1975 last year and 48 percent this year through nine weeks. Oregon State tallies 35 cases Jan 28 to Mar 2, UCLA 25 in March and April.
The California Senate approved a Campbell bill 28 to 7 to authorize manufacture sale and use of Laetrile in the state as a prescription drug despite federal bans. Opponents warn of danger quackery and false hope while supporters argue for patient choice and freedom. The measure now heads to the Assembly.
President Carter disputes Nixon's assertion that a president is above the law and says no president has the right to break the law. Rex Granum and Hamilton Jordan insist Watergate shows leaders cannot be above accountability. Ford comments that Nixon's words speak for themselves amid a Frost interview discussing Vietnam, Pentagon papers, and domestic dissent.
Owners with pools can cut water use and costs during drought by using lightweight plastic or foam pool covers. Covers reduce evaporation, keep debris out, and warm water, with costs around 50 to 500 dollars. Limit child splashing to conserve further.
C. Combs rode a horse named Lucky down Central Avenue in Los Angeles while allegedly intoxicated. Police stopped him near 42nd Place after reports of erratic riding and traffic hazards. Combs admitted drinking with a friend in Compton but disputed illegality of riding after drinking.
United States Senator Hayakawa and Crasiston from California clash over hotly disputed tuna restrictions while page references hint at broader political turmoil. The piece places their dispute alongside editorial notes on other national issues and a look at public policy debates.
Tonight and Saturday forecast for area shows fair conditions. Temperatures include a low around 76 and a high near 76 in the plain region, with mountains and deserts also fair. Mountain winds light, desert areas cooler with a low near 42 and high around 92.
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