Major Southern California quake rattles region
Seismographic charts show the largest California quake in 34 years struck early Tuesday. Dr Ta-Liang Teng of USC notes aftershocks continued through Tuesday and likely for weeks, with some feelable tremors of magnitude 4 or 5. Aftershocks occurred minutes apart and then hours apart as instruments logged the movement.
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Ta-Liang Teng
University of Southern California
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Food stamp outlet runs strong for Rebels group
A community antipoverty project opened February 1 with about 50 customers and quickly grew to 250 to 300 daily over the next three days. Kenny Marcelous of the Rebels says they aim for up to 3,000 daily by expanding services and seeking community support. Wells Fargo aided staff training and logistics as part of five planned Rebels outlets.
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Jane See Bearent
Nixon seeks details on quake damage from TV reporter
President Nixon phoned UPI television newsman George Putnam to learn about earthquake damage and asked about Whittier, his Southern California hometown. He pledged federal aid for quake victims and expressed appreciation for the news team’s coverage.
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Bill would hike state pensions for 150000 retirees
A bill introduced by Senator Donald Grunsay would raise pensions by 2 percent for about 150,000 retired state employees. The measure would let most workers retire after 25 years at half pay rather than 30, with final compensation based on the average of their top three years. Employees would contribute 7 percent, up from 5 to 1 percent.
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California State Employes Association
Park Conference Sets Varied Agenda at Fresno Center
A Fresno park and recreation conference runs February 2 24 at the convention center with about 3000 delegates. Keynote speakers include US Senator Alan Cranston and Willard W Brown chair of the National Recreation and Park Association. Local arrangements are led by Howard Holman Fresno Park and Recreation director and staff. Delegates commit to improving quality of life through natural and human resources.
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Two Air Force Pilots Rescued After Pacific Jet Crash
Two pilots Lt. Col. Peter Williams and Maj. Harry Hubbard were rescued after their F106 jet crashed in the Pacific about 25 miles east of Ukiah. They ejected safely and were retrieved by combined Coast Guard and Air Force rescue teams in good condition.
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No reliable quake predictions amid rumors
A CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY spokesman said there is no way to predict earthquakes despite rumors of a second major tremor. He noted heavy phone calls from people seeking forecasts and stressed that scientists are not predicting another quake.
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California Institute of Technology
College in Exile Forms New School to Meet Needs
The College in Exile group splits from the existing college administration and creates a new school to better fit their preferences. Its headquarters are reported to be at Webb's house.
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State water board orders new pollution laws for Delta
The Water Resources Control Board ordered new industrial pollution regulations for the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta to replace 15 year old rules. The move targets 11 delta dischargers including Kaiser Gypsum Crown Zellerbach and E J DuPont with time schedules and comprehensive monitoring. Report due Feb 18. The delta described as a critical area has suffered unexplained fish kills and aesthetic complaints amid inadequate prior standards.
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Antioch
Delta
Gilbert
Central Valley Board
Arsenic Found in Pacific Tuna by Bay Area Scientists
In Burlingame California two San Francisco Bay Area scientists from Kevex Corp Dr Rolf Woldseth and Dr David Porter report arsenic selenium and mercury in canned tuna from a supermarket using a new Kevex ray spectrometer The tests on three samples from two brands and two qualities show arsenic and selenium in all samples with mercury in two indicating a possible contamination pattern worth further study.
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Kevex Corp
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Stanford Earth Sciences Dean Accepts False Earthquake Prediction
Stanford University professor Richard H. Johns says he is sorry his forecast of a major California quake came true. He notes the recent San Gabriel fault event underscores the need for a disaster plan and an hour speed warning system with automatic seismometers.
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Why quakes occur not when they strike Californi a
Scientists explain earthquakes arise from friction along faults as tectonic plates rub and strain slowly. They note the San Gabriel fault in California as a recent center of activity and warn further quakes will follow within the San Andreas system, though predicting exact times remains impossible.
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University Seismographic Station
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Robert Wallace
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Quake Echoes From California Residents
California residents describe their experiences during the quake. Patrolman Travis Greenies recalls sheltering under a desk as lamps flew and bricks clattered from a church tower. Deputy Sheriff Paul Larson thought his house would topple while Newhall residents report massive brick falls and beams snapped.
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UPI
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California
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Charles Hook
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Unexplained bubbles after Los Angeles quake off Malibu coast
Bubbles rose about 200 yards off Malibu after a major quake there. The area spanned roughly 400 by 150 yards in a diagonal line, with the closest point 200 yards from shore. Officials said the activity seems contained to one area though its cause remains unknown.
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Governor Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County
Sacramento reports quake disaster prompts Governor to issue a state of emergency as federal funding and welfare changes are proposed. Other items include lowering consumer loan rates to 12 percent, fiscal tweaks to tax votes, and revised jury verdict standards.
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