Tanker Sansinena safety OK before blast
Vision of safety checks the day prior contrasted with the Sansinena disaster in Los Angeles Harbor. Fire officials conducted a 45 minute inspection finding no violations. Witnesses described a massive fireball as the 80 foot Liberian tanker exploded killing at least four and causing about 10 million dollars in damage.
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Bob Sanders
Larry Larue
Sansinena
Los Angeles
William Waibel
Coast Guard
Waibel
Carter signals Brezhnev cooperation and Japan summit hint
President-elect Jimmy Carter said he believes Leonid Brezhnev’s pledge not to test his administration, but he will be prepared if belief proves ill-founded. He indicated a possible summit in Japan with major non Communist industrialized nations leaders, while aiming to limit overseas trips in year one. Carter spoke during a 45 minute flight back from Chicago and postponed naming HEW secretary and CIA head, planning announcements on energy policy director and CIA chief.
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Plains
Jimmy Carter
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Carter
Japan
Georgia
Chicago
Richard Daley
Daley
Joseph A. Califano Jr
White House
Johnson
Central Intelligence
Federal
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
Theodore M. Sorenson
Kennedy
Central Intelligence Post
Hijacked RTD Bus Crash Ends With Suspect Apprehension
Police chase through a crowded 10 blocks ends when firefighters force the hijacked RTD bus to stop and remove suspect Arthur Raburn, 29, through a bus window after it crashed into a beauty shop at 7th Street and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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RTD
Beauty
7Th Street
Broadway
Los Angeles
Arthur Raburn
No stopping Argo Merchant sinks after 100 mile oil spill
The Argo Merchant, a 640 foot tanker with a history of accidents, broke up in 10 to 15 foot seas off Nantucket and spilled most of its 7.6 million gallons of fuel oil. Coast Guard said it will not be salvaged, and fears oil could spread toward Georges Bank. A caller suggested deliberate grounding, now referred to Liberian authorities for investigation.
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Nantucket
Mass
Argo Merchant
Nantucket Island
Eric Schneider
Marine and Water Quality Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bermuda
Schneider
Coast Guard
Georges Bank
Cmdr
Barry Chambers
Washington
Argo
Coast
Boy with knife saves boy from mountain lion attack in Rye
In Rye Colorado a youth named Thane Morgan was mauled while snowshoeing. He fought the lion with a hunting knife and walked to a lodge for aid. Sheriff reports the animal, a yearling female, was shot dead nearby and Morgan was in satisfactory condition at St. Mary Corwin Hospital.
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Rye
Colo
Thane Morgan
Pueblo
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
Morgan
Mike Steele
Costly Health Care Rise Prompts Caution on Federal Plan
The Council on Wage and Price Stability reports a 103.2 percent rise in federal outlays for Medicare Medicaid and related services since price controls ended in 1973. Director William Lilley warns a national heart insurance plan would risk disaster and urges reform through cooperation with companies and unions. The report notes hospital overcapacity costly equipment and patient reliance on unfunded plans as key drivers.
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Washington
Council On
William £. Lilley II
Council
Hijacker talked off jetliner by friends
An armed airline mechanic, Palm J Hinnant, 37, released two hostages and surrendered to friends at San Francisco International Airport after an all night hijack attempt. The plane never left the ground. One hostage, Richard Funk, suffered minor knife wounds during the siege. FBI said negotiators rejected any takeoff. Hinnant, on sick leave for emotional problems, faces charges of kidnapping, attempted extortion and assault after a psychiatric exam.
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San Francisco
Friends
Palm J. Hinnant
Hinnant
United
Airlines
Richard Funk
FBI
San Mateo County
Redwood City
San Francisco General Hospital
Dist
James Courshon
Funk
Jerry Dusenderry
U S approves LA people mover funding and studies
Federal officials approve initial funding exceeding 160 million for an elevated people mover linking Union Station and the Convention Center in Los Angeles. Los Angeles will receive 100 million in mass transit funds and up to 25 million from highway funds, part of a 220 million nationwide Urban Mass Transportation Administration program.
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Los Angeles
Union Station
Convention Center
Ranshortation
William T. Coleman Jr
Washington
Coleman
Cleveland
Houston
St. Paul
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Arson Damages Saint Anthony Church in Long Beach
Fire department officials report an arson attack at Saint Anthony Church 540 Olive Ave Long Beach Wednesday. A man loitered outside before a gasoline ignition caused about 5000 in fire and smoke damage to a small room behind the altar. investigators say the fire was extinguished soon after. Pastor Ernest Gaulderon provided details of the incident.
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Saint Anthony Church
Long Beach
Ihefamnes
Olive Ave
Ernest Gualderon
Mobsters Seen Cashing In A Year End Porno Gambling Laws
New Year's Stepping Out column notes Todd Thomey tips and references to mobsters cashing in on eased pornography and gambling law changes. Page A-9.
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Todd Thomey
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William Farris
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U.S
Knight News Service
Minnant
Lincoln Jones
Jones
Charles Bates
Tors
Bates
Mary Brim
Fresno
L.A
Transportation Department
Los Angeles’ Community Redevelopment Agency
Los Angeles Convention Center
Bunker Hill
L.B. Church
AIA
ABC Television
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