Ford to run things until noon January 20
Washington AP reports President Ford insists he remains responsible for government actions until the transfer at noon Jan 20. He outlined decisions on gasoline price controls, a $1 billion tax cut, amnesty for Vietnam era dodgers, Puerto Rico statehood, pay raises for officials, and fiscal 1978 budget tasks before leaving office.
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Pesticide regulation blamed as EPA faces chaos
A Senate staff study faults federal pesticide regulation as chaotic and unreliable. It accuses the EPA of relying on old manufacturer data and delaying reregistration while fearing extensive review. Kennedy notes Congress deadlines that strained resources. the report urges a health risk office and public data release. A separate report outlines a major Southern California storm bringing flooding, wind, and flash flood warnings through Santa Barbara and Los Angeles areas.
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Compton Man Slain in Late Sunday Shooting
Robert Bonner, 21, of 913 N Culver Ave Compton was found shot dead in his bed about 9 p.m. His mother Bessie Bonner learned of the shooting from a friend whose identity police did not release. Authorities treat the case as a homicide and continue investigations.
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California faces 1977 battles over taxes and death penalty
Gov. Brown and the California Legislature confront a year of hard choices on property tax relief, school finance, and the death penalty as they navigate a possible $15 billion state spend and a court order to replace unconstitutional local school taxes. Brown’s stance on taxes and capital punishment shapes his reelection prospects.
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Eight Die in Southland Holiday Traffic
Eight persons died on Southland streets and highways during the holiday weekend amid rising state and national death tolls. Police reported 898 drunken driving arrests in Los Angeles County and 1,785 statewide, with totals accumulating through Sunday.
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Puerto Rico chooses governor amid statehood pause
Carlos Romero Barcelo was sworn in as Puerto Rico's fifth elected governor. He did not address statehood in his inaugural speech, focusing instead on the island's economic woes and pledging to improve living conditions. The new leader had previously deferred the statehood question during his campaign.
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Shift in Soviet arms policy signals race for superiority
Defense chief Rumsfeld and CIA director Bush indicate Moscow may abandon parity in favor of superiority. They avoided direct CIA-Pentagon alignment questions on a National Intelligence Estimate. Bush cautioned about worrisome signs, while Rumsfeld argued Soviet military buildup contrasts with U.S. cutbacks, risking global instability.
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Carter recall stretches through black community
Jimmy Carter recalls events affecting the black community as coverage spans page A-4. FBI corruption charges appear unlikely by sources on page A-5. US Army cites concern over low quality recruits on page A-9. Price-tag switching by customers costs stores millions on page C-9. Desert residents in San Bernardino and Riverside counties push for a new county on page C-11.
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