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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1977

Page

8

Vance Ends China Trip Without Breakthrough

Secretary of State Cyrus Vance wrapped four days of talks in Peking saying the talks were very useful and left him better informed though no progress on normalizing ties with China. He noted China may be more aware of U.S. pressures over Taiwan as he prepared to brief Japanese leaders in Tokyo.

Peking Cyrus R. Vance China United States Taiwan Washington White House Jody Powell Carter Vance Communist Party Jun Kuo-feng Mao Tse-tung Tokyo

Mandel not out yet suspends Mandel from Maryland governorship

Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel faces suspension without pay pending sentencing for mail fraud and racketeering. Attorney General Francis B. Burch said Mandel’s pension status is unclear and Blair Lee remains acting governor until appeals or resignation finalize.

Baltimore Marvin Mandel Maryland Francis B. Burch Blair Lee Lee Woul Mandel Lee Bureh Dune

Dow recalls pesticide Fumazone over health fears

Dow Chemical Co. announced a recall of all stocks of the pesticide Fumazone sold through 250 distributors after reports it may cause sterility in workers and cancer in animals. The U S Labor Department said it will issue emergency temporary standards to limit worker exposure.

Midland Mich Dow Chemical Co Dow U.S. Labor Department

Atlantic oil leases approved for Baltimore Canyon offshore

The 2nd U S Court of Appeals unanimously overruled a lower court and allowed offshore exploration for oil and gas off four eastern states. Four major firms Shell Exxon Mobil and Houston Oil & Minerals await drilling by year end amid environmental concern and possible appeals.

New York Atlantic Ocean U.S. Court of Appeals Tor Shell of Co Baltimore Canyon Long Island N.Y New Jersey Delaware Maryland U.S U.S. Interior Department Interior Department Natural Resources Defense Council U.S. Supreme Court Jack Weinstein Weinstein Thomas S. Kleppe Shell Exxon Houston Oil & Minerals Mobil Robert Ferris Shell Oil Co

PUC to Pick LNG Terminal Site Under New Bill

The bill shifts lead agency from Coastal Commission to the Public Utilities Commission to speed the selection of an LNG terminal. It would require the commission to recommend general areas and set a July 1 final decision date, aiming to avoid delays from coastal approvals and court challenges. Critics warn the measure locks in Pt Conception and blocks other viable sites like Los Angeles Harbor or Oxnard.

State Coastal Commission Public Utilities Commission Coastal Commission LNG Terminal PUC Supreme Court Robert Batinovich Ptc Energy Commission Phil Marking Pt. Conception Preservation Committee Pt. Conception The Los Angeles Harbor Oxnard Alquist Terry Goggin D-San Bernardino

Hostess denies knowledge of Korean payoffs to legislators

Suzi Fark Thomson told House investigators she knew nothing about South Korean payments to congressmen and hosted parties for officials without receiving any payment or being connected to the KCIA or KCIA-linked figures. She said a KCIA official attended some events but she did not know his affiliation.

Washington Suzi Fark Thomson House Korean Central Intelligence Agency KCIA Thomson U.S Ethics Committee Tongsun Park Kim Dong Jo Korea King Dong Jo Kim Yung Hwan KCJA KCLA

Reagan opposition grows to new Panama Canal treaty

Ronald Reagan, briefed by negotiators Linowitz and Bunker, urged the Senate to reject the Panama Canal treaty. He said he would explore alternative actions and unite conservative opponents at a Young Americans for Freedom gathering with fellow speaker William Simon. Reagan’s stance followed prior signals to oppose any agreement seen as surrendering control of the canal.

Salisbury Nnagesia Rhodesia Smith New York Ronald Reagall Senate California Young Americans For Freedom Panama Young Americans For Freedom Convention William Simon Treasury Ford Reagan

Police Damages Suit In L B Over 1972 Shooting

A damaged OCR text notes a negligence claim against an L B police officer linked to a 1972 shooting on October 18. The piece cites a Kor tum case and states officer Ver stian bore responsibility for conforming to the Penal Code interpretation, mentioned four and a half years later.

Damape Jay Verstian

Court Rehearing Sought After Short Notice Kortum Decision

Shannon, for Vershaw and the city, argued for a rehearing claiming the Kortum ruling came only five days before the Vershaw appeal hearing leaving insufficient time to prepare. The motion centers on fairness and adequate time to prepare the rebuttal.

Shannon Vershaw Kortum

Carter outlines NATO forward defense and Europe buildup

President Carter urges adherence to NATO forward defense and rapid restoration of prewar borders after a Soviet attack. He calls for about 3 percent real growth in defense spending, increased initial combat readiness in Western Europe, secured supply lines, and potential shifts of forces and stockpiles. Planners will shape concrete steps and outcomes remain uncertain.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization U.S United States NATO Western Europe Germany Carter

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