Thousands flee shore as Hurricane Anita nears Gulf
The first hurricane of the Atlantic season, Anita, moves toward the Texas and western Louisiana coast, prompting evacuations of about 10,000 people from vulnerable coastal areas. Offshore oil rigs shut down and crude and gas deliveries are halted while civil defense urges inland movement near Cameron and Vermilion parishes. High tides flood roads at Grand Isle and warnings extend to New Orleans coast as residents monitor growing storm, with memories of Audrey shaping caution.
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County city tax breaks for Long Beach residents
Long Beach area property owners will see substantial tax relief from lower rates set by county and city agencies plus school district cuts. Average valuations rose, offsetting some gains as Oakland, Naples, and Belmont Shore areas posted higher assessed values. Residents with unchanged valuations fared best while Los Angeles area homeowners saw smaller savings due to offset increases in city and district rates. Supervisor Hayes criticized riding piggyback on county cuts as other agencies raised revenue.
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Long Beach
Naples
Belmont Shore
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Los Angeles
Hayes
Simple blood test for cancer gains cautious support
Tennessee researcher predicts a simple blood test for all cancers could become routine within years. Bucovaz of the University of Tennessee reported at the American Chemical Society meeting that a B-protein marker detectable with a yeast-based radiotracer shows cancer presence before symptoms, pending FDA approval for clinical use.
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Chicago
Tennessee
Son
Folset Bucovaz
University of Tennessee
American Chemical Society
Bucovaz
Bucovas
Baker's Yeast
Fears rise over Tris treated sleepwear risks
California scientists Arlene Blum and Bruce N Amos warn federal officials that the flame retardant Tris in childrens sleepwear could harm male reproductive systems. They cite new data linking Tris to sterility and testicular issues, noting heightened skin absorption in the scrotum.
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California
Arlene Blum
Bruce N. Amos
UC Berkeley
John Byington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington Post
Byington
U S economic barometer dips for third straight month
Washington government data show July declines in the leading index, factory orders, and raw materials prices signaling slower growth but governments pace remains positive. Commerce chief economist notes small declines offer little cause for alarm as other indicators point to continued expansion.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Courtenay Slater
New S F blast blacks out wharf
San Francisco authorities report a transformer explosion caused a four block blackout at Fisherman’s Wharf affecting about 50 businesses and restaurants. Lights failed at 8 39 pm after the underground blast. initial police notes suggested a bombing amid broader PG E outages in Sausalito.
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O'Neill denies Park tie amid office contact claims
House Speaker Thomas P O'Neill said he had only social contacts with South Korean businessman Tongs Park and rejected a Los Angeles Times report that Park used his office. He said he never met Park and recalls only a 30 second incidental encounter.
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Mass
Thomas P O'Neill
Tongs Park
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O'Neill
Los Angeles Times
Suzi Park Thomson
Thomson
Carl Albert
O’neill
U.S
Sua Thomson
Suzi
Inside Todays Independent Lost Motorist Murdered
A terse notice indicates a fatal incident titled death by own action among young sears. Local pages A-23 cover the event with minimal details, while other sections on pages A-3 to A-22 preview home market rebates wage price restraint talk and music reviews.
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