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Newspaper
Red Bluff Daily News
Location
Red Bluff, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1975
Page
4
Editorial weighs three building project layout options for Jefferson Street space. It notes insufficient room for all facilities with parking and urges delaying a firm decision for a possible shared courthouse area, to avoid fragmentation and protect future library and offices needs.
Red Bluff reports 477 swimmers at the city pool amid a Sacramento valley heat wave. YMCA runs swimming instruction with 29 in two beginner classes, six in an intermediate class, and four pursuing senior life saving certificates as temperatures reach 107. A second item notes Williams and Troy open a new paint shop, following training at P C Scotts Drug Store.
Today is the 171st day of 1975 with 194 to follow. The moon nears full phase. Morning stars Mercury Mars and Jupiter rise while Venus is visible at dusk.
Readers see a partial crossword themed with zodiac notes and a 1963 U S Russia hot line reference for direct Washington Moscow communications. The fragment lists clues and answers such as Birds as a and Netverse class, with several entries including Moslem religious and Frijole.
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger seeks to warn North Korea’s Premier Kim Ji-sung that any revival of the Korean War could invite a limited nuclear response. Officials say he favors mobile nukes and has briefed SAC crews on NUWEP and LNO policies while urging congressional caution.
Washington notes the energy bill issues amid election year partisanship. The House Ways and Means panel led by Rep. Al Ullman faced pressure to tax or conserve energy, but votes against the gasoline tax and lack of alternatives shift political burden to President Ford. The piece urges prudent, nonpolitical action despite campaigns.
Washington observers say President Ford grows more confident of a 1976 victory with rising public support and weak Democratic field. Analysts note no single challenger unity, potential shifts around Vice President Rockefeller, and Ford's focus on economy and energy while avoiding direct attacks on Wallace Kennedy Jackson.
Gov. George Wallace spoke before the National Federation of Independent Business signaling a 1976 presidential bid aimed at the middle class. He stood from a wheelchair for 45 minutes, attacked elites and welfare, urged tax reform, and promised a tough foreign policy while projecting a strong campaign voice.
A government commission reports inadequate White House control of covert overseas operations and notes Henry Kissinger holds dual roles as secretary of State and presidential national security adviser. It urges creation of a Director of Foreign Intelligence to oversee the U.S. intelligence community.
Maine becomes the third state to decriminalize personal use of marijuana with a civil offense for under one ounce and fines up to 200 dollars. Gov. James Longley signed the bill, effective March 1, 1976, while larger amounts remain criminal. Oregon and Alaska earlier passed similar measures.
The Federal Energy Administration introduces Energy Ant as a nationwide campaign symbol to teach children and parents wise energy use. The spindly ant in a sweatshirt will appear in a workbook and is planned for books filmstrips posters and ads to extend the message beyond Smokey the Bear legacy.
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