Foes think Brown has Cal in pocket
Democratic contenders have written off California early and shift focus to Ohio and New Jersey. Cadell says Carter and Udall will abandon broad California campaigning, targeting districts or states with higher delegate yields. Brown holds a clear path to winning the California primary and delegates.
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California
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New Jersey
Jerry Brown
Patrick Cadell
Georgia
James
Jimmy” Carter
Cadell
Morris Udall
Udall
Carter
Gov
Brown
Democratic Party
Carter vows to win California despite Brown lead
Democratic frontrunner Jimmy Carter pledges not to yield in the California primary and aims to win the June 8 contest in Brown’s home state. He addressed 1,000 supporters at a Los Angeles fund raiser, spoke to 2,000 in Sacramento, and adds three more days to Oregon campaigning amid a bid to pick up delegates where Frank Church remains a challenge.
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California
Jerry Brown
Brown
Carter
Los Angeles
Georgia
Sacramento
Plains
Oregon
Idaho
Frank Church
Portland
Jody Powell
Church
Powell
Rise in consumer prices led by food costs April report
The April CPI rose four-tenths of a percent led by food, the first food-cost increase in four months. Transportation and health-care costs pushed overall inflation, with the Long Beach Los Angeles area CPI up one tenth to 164.1. Food prices climbed six tenths while beef fell six tenths. year over year inflation reached about 6.1 percent.
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Los Angeles
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Labor Department
NASA Authorization Bill Sets 3.7 Billion Ceiling
The House approved a NASA authorization totaling 3.7 billion for the fiscal year, with spending limited by future appropriations. The bill is 1.8 billion below President Ford’s request and includes 1.2 billion for the space shuttle and 2.8 billion for research and development. Conferees dropped an Earthbound propulsion extension plan, House passage was 285 to 20, Senate approved by voice vote May 17.
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House
Ford
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Senate
California leaders urge calm on school busing in campaigns
In telegrams to seven leading presidential hopefuls, California officials Dr. Wilson Riles and Mayor Tom Bradley urged candidates to avoid triggering busing tensions. They noted the state’s districts addressing the issue, cited the Los Angeles case before the state Supreme Court, and warned against actions that could create nationwide chaos. They sent the message to Ford, Brown Jr., Udall, Carter, Wallace, and Church.
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California
Wilson Riles
Los Angeles
Tom Bradley
California Supreme Court
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Los Angeles Board of Education
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Louisville
Ford
Edmund Brown Jr
Morris Udall
Jimmy Carter
George Wallace
Frank Church
Fullerton Man Misses Tax Court Appeal On Postmark Issue
The Tax Court refused to hear JT Toppin of Fullerton after IRS mailed a 1975 notice demanding 2793 dollars in 1971 taxes. The appeal miss the 90 day deadline because the envelope lacked a proper postmark, though the accountant could have confirmed the deadline by calling IRS. Toppin may still pay the tax or sue for a refund in district court.
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Postal Service
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Internal Revenue Service
Toppin
Fullerton
U.S
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U.S. District Court
Tax Court
Long Beach planning chief Mayer arraigned on bribery charges
Ernest Mayer Jr., Long Beach planning director, was arraigned on two counts of accepting more than 50 000 in bribes. A preliminary hearing set for June 21 at 8 30 a m before Judge Michael Burke. Bail kept at 25 000. Mayer allegedly received 25 000 in gold coins from architects James Coppedge and Claflin A Ballance. He arrived with attorney Robert Priver and waived reading of the complaint.
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Ernest Mayer Jr
Los Angeles
Michael Burke
Long Beach
Los Angeles Criminal Courts
Robert Priver
Priver
Antonio Chavez
Gary Sawtelle
James Coppedge
Claflin A. Ballance
Typhoon Pamela Rips Guam Evacuations Ordered Power Loss Looms
Typhoon Pamela crossed Guam with winds up to 170 knots forcing evacuations of over 5000 residents. Emergency shelters opened in public schools as part of the island’s response. A Guam Memorial Hospital section was evacuated per reports from a Honolulu amateur radio operator. No immediate damage figures were available.
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Guam
Pamela
Truk
U.S
Honolulu
Willett Arscott
Guam Memorial Hospital
Hijack of Philippine Airlines jet ends with standoff
An immobile BAC II jet carrying 104 passengers and six crew was hijacked after takeoff from Davao. A pistol wielded by a hijacker forced the pilot to land in Zamboanga as troops surrounded the plane. Demands included 375000 dollars and a DC8 to Libya, but ransom was refused.
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the Philippines
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Philippine Airlines
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Davao
Libya
Max Huttner
John Mallet
Margy Dalton
John Bride
Defense
Juan Ponce Enrile
Jovencio Lagaso
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Cagayan de Oro
Senate confirms Springer to FEC clearing subsidies return
The Senate confirmed former congressman William L. Springer to the Federal Election Commission by a 58 to 0 vote. Springer, a Republican, follows five reappointed commissioners sworn in at the White House, enabling a meeting to certify $3.2 million in federal campaign subsidies.
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Senate
William L. Springer
Federal Election Commission
Springer
Senate Rules Committee
White House
FEC
Supreme Court
Ford
Thomas E. Curtis
Curtis
Congress
Commission
Brain Death Murder Conviction Won by Boston Youth
A Boston youth was convicted of murder for a baseball bat beating described as brain death by prosecutors. His attorney plans an appeal. This item appears among a roundup of unrelated news on page A2.
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Weather Tonight and Saturday in LB Area
Tonight and Saturday forecast for LB area shows clear to fair conditions. Night values expect a low around 55 degrees with mountains remaining fair and a low near 4. Deserts stay fair with a high near 95 degrees.
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