Border friction grows as Mexico United States trade and migration surge
A century after Lerdo de Tejada warned of a dangerous near-border, the United States and Mexico grapple with a booming illegal flow of people drugs and contraband along the shared 1920 mile border. Officials warn that open borders strain economies and diplomacy. Senator Bettison and President Carter urge tougher bilateral action to avert rising tensions.
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Andretti Wins Long Beach Grand Prix In Street Course Finish
Mario Andretti passed Jody Scheckter with three laps left to win the Long Beach Grand Prix. A crowd of about 65,000 cheered as the Nazareth, Pennsylvania driver sped the John Player Special Lotus to victory by three car lengths over Niki Lauda.
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Long Beach Grand Prix Draws 65 000 to 70 000 Fans
The second annual Long Beach Grand Prix drew an estimated crowd of 65 000 to 70 000 as the Formula One race ran smoothly through Ocean Boulevard. Mario Andretti won after 1 hour 51 minutes amid 22 cars finishing. four were involved in a first lap crash with no injuries. Officials called the event an artistic success and say a full financial verdict will take about a week.
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Just to get there hijack ends with arrest in Pasadena
A 2 year old Pasadena man, Gregory A. Buck, was arrested after hijacking a Southern California Rapid Transit District bus from Inglewood to Pasadena. He demanded to be taken to Pasadena claiming he just wanted to get there. Buck faced kidnapping and grand theft auto charges after being stopped near Lake Avenue and Walnut Street by Pasadena police.
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Vance Not Ruling Out Soviet Miscalculations in Arms Talks
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance refused to rule out U.S. miscalculations as a reason for Moscow rejecting Carter administration arms proposals. President Carter, after Vance briefed him and advisers, repeated determination to pursue drastic reductions and eventual treaty, while Moscow rejected two key proposals and kept limits at Vladivostok levels.
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Over Southland
Residents watched a partial lunar eclipse Sunday from 7 30 to 9 08 p m at Griffith Park Observatory It reached a 20 percent maximum at 8 18 p m A spokesman said the observatory was swamped with telephone inquiries during the eclipse The article explains the Earth Sun Moon alignment causing the shadow on the moon.
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Schlesinger Defends Gas-Guzzler Controls as Energy Plan
President Carter’s energy adviser James Schlesinger defended targeting inefficient autos, saying such measures will not harm the auto industry or economy. He linked efficiency to long term profits and noted a mixed approach to gasoline conservation, with attention to protecting lower incomes while preserving living standards.
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Independent Tom Bradley stays calm in mayoral race
In the final heat of the mayoralty campaign, Independent Tom Bradley keeps his composure as rivals press for votes. The article notes tense moments and strategizing ahead of Election Day.
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