Fuel tank safety warning from highway patrol
Sacramento report says lowe control devices and safety bumpers on late-model cars raise fire hazard when tanks rupture. Based on patrol research and studies by Los Angeles County and Hemet City Fire Departments, tanks with closed Smog systems can pressurize and rupture, spraying burning fuel up to 40 feet. patrol notes two highway patrol cars destroyed by cap failure.
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Los Angeles County
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Four men sought in stabbing in Richmond tavern dispute
Four men are being hunted after a fatal stabbing of an auto parts firm employee William Q Green, 2, of San Pablo, who was killed Sunday in front of a tavern. The uproar began during a tavern argument and police continue the search for the suspects.
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Richmond
William Q Green
San Pablo
Friendship cost him $6,000 HETROU
Leroy Coleman Sr a Detroit factory worker and his son Leroy Jr were robbed of more than 6000 in wages and 40 fellow workers asked them to cash checks at a local bank After losing Friday Coleman raised the full amount by Saturday and repaid the men Monday Coleman 46 said he kept the money restoring trust and avoiding blame as times remained hard
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UPL
Leroy Coleman, Sr
Detroit
Coleman
Leroy Jr
Kelsey Hayes Co
Young robber dies after self-inflicted shot in NYC stand off
In New York a 20-year-old Brooklyn man identified as James Purley held a woman hostage in a basement during a store robbery. Surrounded by police he announced he would not surrender and then fired a sawed-off shotgun, dying on the scene. Two accomplices escaped. The victim hostage was Nina Galion, 9. Police recovered Purley’s weapon and linked him to the crime by fingerprint.
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New York
APD
FBI
James Purley
Brooklyn
Farley
Nina Galion
Walkout by heavy equipment owners seeks higher rates in San Diego
Independent owners and operators began a walkout over rates, with truckers demanding 24 dollars per hour for five-axle trucks, about four percent joining on day one. Picketing at selected sites planned, tied to construction jobs using heavy equipment. Similar San Francisco Bay Area walkout recently settled.
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San Diego
UPD
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Senate approves arms fund with troop cutback demand
The Senate approved a 2 billion weapons authorization bill with no amendments, while demanding a 110,000 troop reduction abroad and European NATO allies offset the US balance of payments loss. The bill funds include 657 million for a fourth nuclear carrier, 1.1 billion for the F15 Eagle, 700 million for the F14, 374 million for the B1 bomber, and 1.5 billion for the Trident submarine.
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Europe
Armed Services Committee
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Baker rules out 1976 bid amid Watergate probe
New York UPI report notes Senator Howard Baker will not consider a presidential run while the Watergate investigation continues. Baker, vice chairman of the Senate panel, spoke at Fordham University with Senator Sam Ervin. A delegation presented him a "Baker 76" jersey as he addressed about 3,000 attendees.
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UPI
Howard Baker
R-Turn
Senate Watergate Committee
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Baker
Senate
Same Ervin
D-Nc
Ervin
Im- Phather Manday
Thomas B. Congdon Jr
Doubleday and Co
Fordham
Petition drive resumes for 1974 Marijuana Initiative in San Francisco
Supporters of the 1974 Marijuana Initiative began signature collection in San Francisco to place a measure on the November ballot. The Bay Area Coalition for the 1974 Marijuana Initiative seeks private growing and use, while a broader proposal failed. To qualify, 326,000 valid signatures are needed.
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San Francisco
UPI
Senator Proxmire Attacked by Teens In D C
Senator William Proxmire says he confronted two youths who attacked him with a stick near his home. Police held the assailants on charges of assault with intent to rob and assaulting a member of Congress. Proxmire noted his anger at the attempt and wondered if the youths knew he was a senator. He has served in the Senate since 1957.
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Utah
James Bartell
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Hayward
Sinbill
Washington
William Proxmire
D-Wise
District of Columbia
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Extradition treaties approved with Paraguay Uruguay and Italy
The Senate approved extradition treaties with Paraguay Uruguay and Italy to curb narcotics crime air piracy and other offenses. They mark the first inclusion of narcotics offenses in extradition and contain anti hijacking clauses with limited exemptions for death penalty and political crime.
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Washington
OPD
Senate
Paraguay
Uruguay
Italy
United States
Auguste Ricord
Itad
U.S
FHA program wins extension in Senate approval
The Senate gave final approval to a one year extension of the Federal Housing Administration home loan guarantee program. The measure passed by a voice vote with William Proxmire the sole audible dissent. Proxmire argued the bill helps only 1 to 4 percent of Americans who can buy homes, not those who cannot afford housing without government aid.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
UN Senate
Cheouph
Veice
Wiliam Proxmire
Wis
Proxmire
Congress
Europe troop need cited by international study panel
Washington reports that a 40 member international study panel called the Committee of Nine urged the continued presence of American ground troops in Europe for security. The group said credible deterrence requires North American forces, but also planned Western European defense growth and a gradual post-1980s reduction of American troops. It also urged tariff reductions, agricultural adjustments, and monetary reform.
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UPI
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Committee of Nine
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North Atlantic Assembly
Ankara
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Assembly
Western
Alliance
Western Europe
Westernurope
United States
Canada
NATO
Yule mail deadlines announced for armed forces
The Pentagon issued deadlines for Christmas mail to military personnel abroad and at sea. Dates vary by destination and service, with PAL and SAM timelines and surface mail options for regions including Canada, Europe, the Azores, Africa, the Far East, and the Middle East.
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Pentagon
Europe
PAL
SAM
Azores
Africa
Tran
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Far East
Air Mail
Surface Mail
Airline pact guarantees space for First Class mail
The U.S. Postal Service has reached an agreement with the airline industry to guarantee space on airplanes for First Class mail. Previously, air shipment was space available and sometimes diverted to trucks or trains. Air mail, costing 3 cents more than a first class letter, will continue to receive priority handling.
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UPEY
U.S. Postal Service
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