Cory threatens port safeguards to curb tanker risks
State Lands Commission chief Ken Cory demanded tighter safeguards at Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors after the Sansinena disaster. He warned he may revoke tideland trusts used by major oil firms if safety measures and alternative tank gas methods are not pursued. The seven hour hearing raised questions about inert gas usage and halted dialogue with oil executives over preventing future explosions.
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Jobless Down Yet Wholesale Prices Jump Hit Grocers
The December unemployment rate fell to 7.9 percent, the first decline in three months, while wholesale farm and food prices surged led by coffee pork and poultry. Analysts warn continued above 7 percent jobless into 1977 without further stimulus. Carter seeks a two year 30 billion tax cut program to spur recovery amid mixed signals.
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Unemployment Dips in State and County
The California unemployment rate fell to 9.1 percent in December from 9.4, the lowest in 22 months, while the national rate dropped to 7.9 percent. Los Angeles County reported 254,900 unemployed, down 5,400 from November, with total county employment at 2,985,000. The Christmas season boosted retail hiring, and transportation posted gains after an airline strike left 4,000 idle.
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Ford bids farewell as Carter prepares to take office
President Ford told Congress he leaves Jimmy Carter a better world and a stronger America. He praised the country, prayer for its leaders, and noted the State of the Union is good but room for improvement remains. Ford highlighted unemployment as his greatest regret and touted a solid foundation for future progress.
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Bell says FBI director to be replaced "before too long"
Attorney General designate Griffin Bell testified at his confirmation hearing that the Carter administration plans to replace FBI Director Clarence Kelley soon. Bell said a new director would be named before too long, and Kelley may stay on during the transition.
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Mirage warplane deal seen behind extremist actor's release
Israel protests France over the release of Palestinian extremist Abu Daoud to Algeria. Foreign Minister meets advisers as Israel recalls its ambassador from France following the incident. Reports surface that France agreed to sell 200 Mirage F1 fighters to Egypt, fueling outrage.
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Stay Denied for Gilmore Execution Set for Monday
The Supreme Court refused to delay Gary Mark Gilmore’s scheduled execution in Utah, rejecting a Vancouver Washington lawyer’s bid hours after filing. The court issued a one sentence denial with no stated reason.
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L A city aide's son slain in airport garage
Michael Glen Arriola, 25, son of a Los Angeles city council aide, was found shot and bound in the trunk of his car in the LAX airport parking structure. Police say the body was discovered by a reserve officer on Wednesday. investigators consider possible organized crime links.
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Health file invasions threaten medical privacy study warns
A government study led by Alvin F. Westin at Columbia University finds millions of Americans face privacy invasions as health records move beyond clinicians. It cites disclosures to credit bureaus insurers employers and government agencies and warns of computerized data expanding these breaches.
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Four More Evidence Links Pill to Birth Defects
Page A-9 reports additional evidence tying the pill to birth defects. The Cuba schools series ends with a note on vandalism and truancy, with details continued on Page A-2.
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