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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1976

Page

1

Coastal protection bill clears Senate with labor compromise

Senate approves SB1277 by Sen. Jerry Smith in a 12-14 vote minutes after Governor Brown pledged to sign the measure and labor amendments. The act makes permanent the Coastal Zone Conservation Commission, with regional commissions activated only if workload dictates, and includes market to limit growth and require Legislature ratification for certain designations.

Sacramento Brown Senate Perform Jerry Smith Saratoga Gary Hart Santa Barbara Smith California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission State Commission Jack Henning California Labor Federation Coastal Commission Henning

Hijackers, hostages freed after Luxor airliner raid

In Luxor Egypt a Boeing 187 hijacked by three Arab gunmen was stormed by troops disguised as mechanics. The three Arab hijackers were arrested and claims linked to Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy were made. No passengers were harmed.

Luxor Egypt Cairo Roops Mamdouh Salem Salem Muammar Khadafy Khadafy Libya Alexandria Israel Sad Tel Aviv Interior Ministry Egyptair Benghazi

U S softens reaction to North Korea apology

The State Department softened its stance on North Korea after President Ul Sung expressed regret over the Panmunjom incident. Officials said the message was a positive step and asked for a Korea Armistice Commission meeting to seek safety assurances for U S personnel, with timing uncertain.

Wasilington State Department Kit Ul Sung North Kore Henry A. Kissinger Marshal Kim Demilitarized Zone Robert L. Funseth Tat Kissinger Ford Kissinger North Korea Kim Panmunjom

Termites Burglars Baffle Bronx Stores

A group aged 9 to 12, termed the Termites, tunnel into storefronts through walls in the Bronx, breaking into at least five shops this summer. No major items stolen, but damage and frustration rise. Police report persistence and limited leads with no arrests yet.

New York IAP Bronx Red Bronx Zoo New York Botanical Garden Joseph Distler George Porette Hank

Tax tax talks move to House Senate conference

The House agreed to enter conference with the Senate to resolve differences on a multibillion dollar tax revision and tax credit extension bill. Talks could begin as soon as the Senate is ready, possibly today or Wednesday, according to Al Ullman. Current tax cuts are worth about 140 dollars yearly for a 15 000 dollar family, with payroll withholding rates frozen until Sept. 1 and expected to stay frozen as needed.

Washington House Senate House Ways and Meats Committee al Ullman Tore Taid Congress

Cadets may reapply after reflection in West Point case

Secretary Hoffman proposed letting guilty cadets reapply for admission after a year of reflection possibly while in active service. A seven member advisory panel led by Frank Borman will study the academy affair, aiming to complete work by turn to back page.

Washington Martin Hoffman West Point Frank Borman Eastern Airlines Hoffman Congress Borman Bormian Thottmann

RTD bus strike drags on with no end in sight

Negotiations between striking RTD drivers and the Southern California Rapid Transit District resume at 1 pm but little chance of settlement before Sunday. 4500 drivers and 1100 mechanics, represented by UTU and ATU, halted service after midnight, idling 2400 buses and forcing about 761000 riders across Los Angeles and surrounding counties to seek alternatives.

Southern California Rapid Transit District RTD United Transportation Union Amalgamated Transit RTC Los Angles Orange Riverside San Bernardino Los Angeles Long Brach Public Transportation Co Orange County Transit District

Debates May Be Illegal Under New Campaign Law

Ford Carter debates planned by the League of Women Voters face possible illegality under a new campaign financing law. FEC lawyers review whether the League can cover about 150000 in debate costs without illegal contributions and if corporate or union support is allowed. Lawyers expect a legal opinion by week’s end, with a decision unlikely before next week.

Warren Weaver Jr New York Times Service Washington Ford Jimmy Carter League of Women Voters Federal Election Commission League Commission Daniel Swiltinger The Election Commission FEC Fed

Death marks eighth Southland murder in three days

A news brief reports that a teacher becomes the eighth murder victim in Southland over a three day period, continuing a violent stretch and prompting police inquiries. The item appears on page C-6 with sparse details.

Southland

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