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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
1
A new virus drug shows promise against shingles and other viral diseases from common colds to polio. Researchers warn Ara-A’s success is limited to tested infections and must be given intravenously, with cautious optimism about broader cancer and herpes treatment potential.
After 13 years of negotiation the United States and Panama agreed on major principles for a new canal treaty granting Panama control of the waterway by century's end. Ambassadors Linowitz and Bunker said they would report to President Carter in Washington and seek Senate approval, with an expected fight over the pact.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader and a magazine allege Ford knew Pintos could leak fuel after rear end crashes. They push for an immediate recall of 3 million Pintos, with Ford denying the charges as distortions and half truths. A congressional probe and voluntary recall are urged if a rapid action is not taken.
Police identify the suspect as David Berkowitz, 24, a postal worker, arrested at his Yonkers apartment after a parking violation linked to the latest Brooklyn waterfront shooting. A loaded .44 caliber gun and a shotgun were found with his car and residence, with investigators saying the car is the key to the case.
Washington The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun a new inquiry into the securities activities of a Georgia bank headed by Bert Lance budget director. The inquiry is separate from the broader banking and loan investigations by the Comptroller of the Currency under Carter era scrutiny.
The Long Beach redevelopment agency approved in concept a Rosseo Inc. hotel project on Ocean Boulevard near First Street and Pine and Locust avenues. The 875-room, 376-car garage complex would include shops, offices, a glass elevator to a top floor restaurant and disco, plus tennis courts, pool, sundeck and health facilities. Completion estimated two years after financing. agency cites need for accessible hotel to protect a $52 million investment and lauds downtown convention center.
Delicate negotiations continue between Standard Oil of Ohio and the California Air Resources Board over a new approach to the air pollution issues tied to Sohio’s proposed Alaskan oil terminal at the Port of Long Beach. Officials indicated cautious progress, with potential schedule adjustments and conditions affecting a public hearing, while Sohio stays committed to three port berths despite concerns about reduced capacity.
California Assemblyman Terry Goggin says a compromise bill will effectively ban LNG terminals at Terminal Island or Oxnard by density rules, nudging a first facility toward a remote Point Conception site by 1982. The agreement, reached among legislators industry and agencies, supports Sen. Alfred Alquist’s bill already cleared the Senate.
Public concern grows as the veteran job initiative stalls amid debate and funding questions, with officials marking slow progress on the program outlined on pages A-7 and A-9.
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