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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1976
Page
1
President elect Jimmy Carter told about 400 in Plains that his slim victory will not stop his plans for bold changes. He outlined future news conferences and possible midyear tax cuts aimed at boosting purchasing power for average workers if the economy falters.
The Federal Power Commission reaffirmed a large gas price increase with revisions that could raise the average residential bill by 15 to 18 dollars annually. Wealthier or harsher winter regions may face higher costs as pipelines buy substantial high priced gas. Energy Action petitions the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn finding, while other groups seek rehearing claiming rates are excessive.
TONIGHT Fair in LB area with low 63. Mountains expect fair skies and a low of 3. Deserts forecast fair with a low 38 and high 35. Saturday expects continued fair conditions across regions with mild temperatures.
Beverly Campbell 41 and Vernon Howell 47 were found shot to death in Campbell’s Beard Lane bedroom after police were called about 10 35 p m. The woman's estranged husband William Campbell was being sought. Howell had worked in Saudi Arabia and had been in California about three days. Their daughter, from a prior marriage, fled to a neighbor.
Two Long Beach area men were killed when two light planes collided in midair over Long Beach Naval Support Activity. A Montclair pilot managed a controlled crash landing in the surf on Redonda Avenue as others escaped. Victims were Donald Wilkerson and Edward L. Shaw. a survivor, Thomas Steffey, was slightly hurt. Pilot Dale Batts and passenger David Leighty were uninjured nearby.
Billie Barger, a 31 year old Carson resident, died in a house fire at 2735 E Harrison St. Investigators say a cigarette in a bedroom started the blaze. Judith, 26, discovered the fire, pulled her mother from bed, and sought help next door but could not save her. Five fire companies responded.
Thousands of Chrysler workers in Detroit and Windsor ignore a 2:26 p.m. EST strike deadline and walk off. About 9,000 on strike or sent home. Windsor plants shut as 4,000 did not return. Hamtramck cushion shop wildcat and paint shop also halted operations. UAW and Chrysler bargainers meet to resolve job security issues as a national strike looms.
The United States and Mexico reached a general agreement on a treaty to transfer about 600 Americans in Mexican jails to U S prisons and allow around 1 200 Mexicans in U S federal prisons to return home. The plan envisions a three way consent process and enables appeals after transfer.
The Labor Department reports October unemployment at 7.9 percent, up from 7.8, with 7.6 million jobless. The rate mirrors August, indicating little change over three months as employment grows amid a slowing economy.
The president convened with his Cabinet for the first time since the election defeat and was greeted with long applause and praise. A series of reports cover Korean gifts from 1973, FDA concerns over polo drinks, transit talks, and Burns shaping Carter’s economic plan as the press previews continue.
The National Weather Service says dry Santa Ana winds will maintain high temperatures in Southern California through the weekend. Thursday's record 96 degrees at Los Angeles Civic Center topped the old Nov 4 record by two degrees, while Long Beach reached 95. Low humidity, from 14 to 38 percent, kept conditions uncomfortable, though beach areas may see relief today with highs of 77 to 82.
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