Prediction Of Biggest California Quake Alarms Nation
A National Science Foundation estimate warns of a major California quake possibly killing 9 000 and injuring 400 000 with 20 billion dollars in damage. USGS calls the quake inevitable within 30 years, while experts debate exact figures but agree on rising prediction science and potential warning leads.
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Proxmire urges Lance to go but opposes immediate resignation
Senator William Proxmire, the sole Senate vote against Bert Lance as budget director, says Lance should leave but not resign now. He cautions against any perception of an integrity lapse while noting Lance’s past banking practices as the OCC cited concerns.
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Lance cleared of wrongdoing in finances dispute
The New York Times reported Lance did not disclose all holdings and debts in a net worth statement submitted to the Senate committee before confirmation hearings. Dietsch denied the charge, saying Lance disclosed everything required by Carter and the committee. Proxmire, on Face the Nation, questioned Lance’s qualifications as budget director citing bank losses.
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Major rail crash snarls Chicago West Line
A Burlington Northern freight derailment near an Indiana Harbor Belt overpass disrupted the Chicago to West Coast corridor. Amtrak's westbound San Francisco Zephyr collided with the wreckage, injuring 32 people and causing an estimated 1.5 million dollars in damage. The incident disrupted 18,000 commuters as trains were detoured and schedules delayed. Amtrak crew member Clyde Hughes of Galesburg was among the injured, in fair to good condition with internal injuries reported as the most serious.
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Defense chief sees only local conflicts as most likely war
Defense Secretary Harold Brown says the Soviet buildup could mislead Moscow into seeking a nuclear war but notes that a strategic nuclear war is the least likely. He cites locals conflicts as the most probable threat, with larger scale European or global wars less likely but crucial to U.S. security. He urges an equitable SALT agreement to curb Soviet forces.
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Navy overestimates fleet gains says Aspin study
A congressional study by Rep. Les Aspin argues the U S Navy has repeatedly overestimated new ship production while underestimating retirements, showing a fleet decline from 1000 ships in World War II era to under 500. The report notes recent estimates project 455 to 464 ships by 1980 and cites persistent delivery delays and procurement constraints.
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U.S. moves to block Soviet wiretaps on domestic calls
Washington officials say the government has spent over 10 million dollars to install underground cable links and switching gear to shield sensitive calls from Soviet interception. Experts from Carter and Ford eras say microwave links and corporate networks are targeted, with options including scrambling devices and an Executive Secure Voice Network linking Defense, DOE and defense contractors.
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Gas prices rise slightly for Labor Day travel
A survey by the Automobile Club of Southern California finds Labor Day weekend gasoline will be about a half-cent higher than the July 4 period. In Long Beach premium averages 67.4 cents, unleaded 57.9, with station checks showing regular from 56.9 to 65.9 cents and premium up to 71.9. Overall regular 67.1, premium 76, unleaded 70 cents, while Covina reports regular as low as 55.9 cents.
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Cooperation eases U.S.-Russia relations amid A-TEST pact
A-TEST cooperation eases tensions between the United States and Russia as both sides pursue limited strategic alignment. The section highlights upcoming pages with related analyses and contrasting views on migrant labor conditions and regional crunch scenarios involving the United States and Israel.
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