Oil firms face FEA overcharges ruling in weeks
The FEA accuses 20 oil firms of overcharging during price controls, with Gulf Oil leading at 79.6 million and others including Standard, Atlantic Richfield, Texaco, and Sun Petroleum cited. Firms say regulations changed after transactions and may bank credits to avoid rollbacks. responses due in 14 days, a ruling expected soon amid Carter energy program.
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Jaworski pledges to speak out if Nixon misleads on Watergate role
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski says he will speak out if Richard Nixon does not admit his true role in the scandal during upcoming TV interviews with David Frost. He insists Nixon should admit obstruction of justice and cautions there were other possible charges, including discussions with Haldeman about perjury.
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Spy trial details reveal paid support to Boyce and Lee
Testimony shows Boyce admitted receiving 5000 dollars at a Mexico meeting for education and 10000 from the Russians. He claimed rapid spending as his only solace. Prosecutors say the Soviets paid Lee 70000 for classified info. Boyce, linked to FBI families, worked for TRW with top secret clearance after dropping out of colleges. His father arranged the job at McDonnell Douglas. Lee, a cabinet maker from Palos Verdes, alleged Boyce as CIA agent, while Lee claimed to act for the free world. The defense argues a government decision to abandon Lee and keep him incommunicado.
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Trials unfold in espionage case linked to CIA tales
In Sacramento the California Senate debated a constitutional amendment after opening statements in the Boyce and Lee espionage case. Kahn accused authorities of evidence tampering and Lee claimed he acted as a subcontractor for the CA while blaming Boyce for his arrests. Boyce testified about Russian agents and a basement encounter at the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City. He also alleged CIA interference in Australian labor unions and warned of blackmail by Lee. The nine jury sequestered since they were sworn nine days ago awaits verdict.
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Water rationing eyed as drought bites Southern California
Blaine Verson of the Long Beach Water Department notes MWD water use and ordinance steps. Long Beach draws 55 percent from MWD with 8 million gallons daily use. March demand fell 54 percent year over year but April may rise due to warmth and wind. The Water Commission weighs mandatory rationing amid drought in Northern California, stressing sanctions on wasteful practices.
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Arson Suspected After Hawthorne School Fire
Hawthorne Intermediate School suffered major damage with two classrooms destroyed and two more heavily damaged in a late night blaze at 4360 W. 2th St. firefighters from twelve units battled the fire reported at 11 07 p m It follows another Hawthorne blaze on Monday at York Elementary causing over 400000 in damage with no precise estimate yet available.
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Spill forces shutdown of North Sea oil field
In the North Sea, the Ekofisk field was shut down after a six day old blowout. Phillips Petroleum crews tried to seal the well with a reversed blowout preventer while government officials estimated the slick at about 210 square miles and spreading toward shores. The Bravo and Alpha zones saw a temporary shutdown of 20 wells amid efforts to control the spill and reduce oil output.
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Calls mount for CIA cost disclosure in hearings
Washington AP panelists urge public release of U S intelligence costs while dissenting groups fear security risks. Morton Halperin supports broader figures and aggregate agency costs. Association of Former Intelligence Officers warns broader disclosure could invite further requests and endanger security. Senator Hathaway schedules private talks with CIA Director Turner before a decision.
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