Signal Oil Founder Dead at 77
Samuel B. Mosher, who built Signal Oil and Gas Co. from a home gas plant, died at 77 after years-long cancer battle at his Dos Pueblos Ranch home near Santa Barbara. Born 1892 in Carthage New York, he grew wealthy after striking gas in 1921 and turning it into a major California conglomerate. He attended UC Berkeley, earning an agriculture degree and later served as a university regent.
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Smog Forecast Highlights Oakland Central Basin Conditions
Smog forecast from the Air Pollution Control District shows light to moderate smog for the Los Angeles Basin tomorrow with ozone peaks from .10 to .30 ppm in various areas. Eye irritation expected in San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, light elsewhere except coast where none. Riverside County also expects light irritation. Smog peaks expected Wednesday with readings for ozone and other pollutants and visibility near 0 to 3 miles in some areas.
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Tides and Temperatures Impede Ship Movement
Ocean conditions hinder harbor traffic as tides rise and fall with notable temperature shifts. Mariners report restricted visibility and stronger currents, prompting delays and rerouting to safer channels.
Lobbyist Keeps Job Sacramento Headlines Senate Contract Awarded
The Senate Rules Committee signed a new contract with lobbyist Kenneth A. Ross to prepare the upper house personalized newsletter. Ross, a former Assemblyman who represents contractor and cement interests, was awarded the contract July 24 amid consideration of bids. He also runs a computerized mailing service.
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Reagan Chickens on Unruh Meet Declared by Demo
Democratic National Committeeman Stephen Reinhardt accused Gov. Ronald Reagan of launching a massive media campaign against gubernatorial candidate Jess Unruh. He said Reagan lacks the guts for a face to face debate and has formed an alliance of millionaires to buy the election in California.
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