Boyce found guilty on eight espionage counts
Christopher Boyce, a college student from Palos Verdes, was convicted on eight espionage counts after two weeks of testimony. He admitted passing secrets to the Russians and faces a potential life sentence. sentencing is set for May 27. A separate trial argument raised the possibility Boyce was a CIA operative.
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Christopher Boyce
Russia
Palos Verdes
Boyce
News Due
CIA
William Dougherty
FBI
Water districts urge Southland cities to fine or jail water wasters
The Metropolitan Water District calls on Long Beach and 26 member agencies to draft ordinances imposing fines or 30 day county jail terms for water waste. Prohibited acts include refilling pools, hosing walks, flooding streets, watering gardens outside allowed hours, fountains, and serving water in restaurants unless requested. District lacks enforcement authority. urges adoption by cities and county supervisors.
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Southland
Brad Altman
Stall Wester
Metropolitan Water District
MWD
Long Beach
John H. Lanten
Handicapped rights regulations signed by HEW head
Washington Health Secretary Joseph Califano signed sweeping new rules barring discrimination against the handicapped. The 41 page guidance requires HEW funded programs to be accessible within 60 days and mandates barrier free construction, with universal free education for disabled children and no segregation unless unavoidable. Demonstrators praised the move after weeks of protests and picketing.
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Washington
Joseph A. Califano
San Francisco
Don Johnson
America
Griffin Bell
Califano
Measles immunization blitz targets 10000 Long Beach kids
Los Angeles County officials announce a weekend drive to inoculate nearly 10 000 Long Beach children who face school exclusion starting Monday for lack of measles shots. Five clinics will stay open Saturday and Sunday as part of a countywide effort amid an epidemic with an estimated 20 000 recent cases.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
James Hayes
Temata
Long Beach Unified
Hayes
Long Beach Health Center
Pine Ave
East
E. 7Th St
K. Flower St
Ee Pedro Health Center
First Lady Rosalynn Carter Undergoes Benign Breast Lump Removal
Washington AP report states First Lady Rosalynn Carter, 49, had a benign lump removed from her breast at Bethesda Naval Hospital during a regular six month checkup. The operation lasted about 40 minutes, with local anesthesia, and she returned to the White House by evening.
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Washington
Rosalynn Carter
Happy Rockefeller
Gerald R. Ford
Vanver
Carter
U S and Cuba Reach Fishing Rights Accord After Talks
Washington and Havana announced a limited maritime boundary and fishing rights agreement after their first face to face talks in 16 years. Todman said discussions covered a wide range of issues and confirmed respect for the 1973 antihijacking accord lapse while Cuba pledged to abide by it.
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Washington
U.S
Cuba
Havana
Terence A. Todman
inter-American Affairs
Isitora Malmierea
Fidel Castro
Todman
Brown seeks more aid at Norwalk hospital tour
Governor Brown visited Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk to spotlight a new volunteer program and urge citizens to engage in solving societal problems. He said modern society is fragmented and at risk of leaving those in need behind, especially elderly patients in geriatrics. The plan calls for more staff, better training, and a expanded volunteer program at the 1,070-patient facility. Brown had earlier conducted two unannounced tours after deaths of three patients and reports of mistreatment.
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Kris Sherman
Guy, Brown
Metropolitan State Hospital
Norwalk
Hewsmen
Brown
Graving Hospital
U.S. charges oil firms with overcharging fuel costs
The Federal Energy Administration accuses 20 major oil companies of inflating prices to U.S. consumers by 236 million dollars between 1873 and 1975. The charge rests on transferring imported oil from foreign to domestic subsidiaries at above fair value to create an illusion of higher costs.
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Washington
Federal Energy Administration
U.S
FEA
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