Rep Pettis Killed in Plane Crash Near San Bernardino
Rep. Jerry Pettis died when his four seat Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on a mountainside near Beaumont California. The 58 year old Loma Linda Republican was en route from Palm Springs to a Public Utilities Commission hearing in San Bernardino and had a long aviation career including United Airlines and Loma Linda University roles. Pettis was a prominent moderate in the House and served since 1966 with a large district spanning San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Smog board recalls 21 700 Chryslers in mass violations
California Air Resources Board ordered a recall and repair of 21 700 Chrysler cars and pickups for mass smog violations, the largest such move in state history. About 10 500 vehicles have been sold. 11 000 remaining showrooms must be repaired before sale. 700 pickups affected. 500 sold. Chrysler cooperated and will notify owners.
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Inflation slows but recession deepens in mixed 1975 outlook
A government report shows wholesale prices fell for the second straight month in January signaling slower inflation while signs point to worsening recession. Rail layoffs, GE plant closure in Decatur, and a large 1974 payments deficit color the bleak data, with food price forecasts mixed for early 1975.
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Oil shutoff likened to nuclear warfare in Senate hearing
Assistant Secretary Thomas Enders told a Senate panel that a total Middle East oil embargo would be near nuclear warfare in impact. He cited potential 90 day oil reserves and a $25 billion aid program as part of a plan to organize consumer nations against future embargoes.
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Japan
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City converts vandalism of golf greens into felony offense
City Manager John Mansell vows felony prosecutions for deliberate grass damage at Recreation Park after vandals sprayed weed killer on a third of the nine holes. Golf costs rise as Superintendent Dick McAllister estimates 15000 to reseed greens and total damage could reach 45000. Increased police and helicopter patrols will monitor Recreation, El Dorado Park, and the Nature Center.
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Nature Center
Regents Vote to Add Student to UC Governing Body
The University of California regents voted 15 to 5 to include a student on the board for a one year term starting July. The move, urged by Gov. Brown and spurred by Prop. 4, aims to bring student perspective to the nine campus system. A selection process will narrow nine finalists to three.
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Welfare rolls in California reach nine month peak
California welfare rolls climbed to 1,361,902 recipients in December, the highest level in nine months, with the rise blamed on higher unemployment and a worsening economy. The Department of Benefits Payments released the figures amid a four month streak of increasing public assistance.
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World Trade Center Fire Leaves Sixteen Firemen Treated
A three hour blaze on the 11th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center spread through ducts due to no sprinkler system. No serious injuries occurred while about 50 custodians were evacuated and officials warned of higher risk during business hours.
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Brezhnev Attacks Kissinger Peace Efforts
In a late page A-5 summary the Soviet leader criticizes U S moves in the Middle East and calls for changes in the peace process. The piece frames the clash between Washington and Moscow over regional diplomacy.
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