Smoke seen before Sansinena explosion prompts board inquest
Witnesses including Lt Col Thomas Fletcher Capt Robert Blum and longshoreman Richard Brand Jr testified of a gray cloud and white vapor near the oil tanker Sansinena about 20 minutes before the December 17 blast in Los Angeles Harbor. The blast sank the ship killing six and injuring others with a $10 million damage estimate. The Coast Guard inquiry continues with more technical witnesses expected.
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Carter to host talks soon with foreign trouble spot leaders
President elect Carter plans talks after taking office with leaders from troubled regions and aims to press for Middle East settlement progress. He criticized France for releasing Abu Daoud and said Mondale would raise the issue with Giscard dEstaing if appropriate. Carter noted many foreign leaders would visit during his early presidency to seek negotiated settlements and potential progress in Cyprus South Africa and the Middle East.
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Port Safety Demanded After Sansinena Like Blast
Cory warned that action would occur with or without the industry if petroleum fumes fail to be prevented from mixing with air. A hearing in Los Angeles adjourned after 14 speakers, with another session to be held in San Francisco and possibly more in LA. Rear Adm. Price urged better ship traffic control but said a tanker cannot maneuver like an airplane and its risk rests with owners regardless of registry.
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Demonstrators Demand France Free Daoud as Paris Tint Nears
About 1,000 protesters gathered at the French embassy in Tel Aviv to denounce Paris for freeing Daoud and to urge expulsion of Ambassador Jean Herry. Vehement chants, obscenities, and an egg and fruit barrage followed as police detained one egg thrower. In Algiers Daoud defended improving ties with France amid charges of Zionist influence. Washington said Daoud’s release would not harm U S France relations.
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Economy Shows Unemployment Near 1976 Levels in December
Unemployment holds at 7.8 percent in December, similar to October, with 7.6 million jobless and 4 million employed additions. Labor force totals 95.9 million as adults drop from the labor pool, while wholesale prices rise 4.7 percent year end 1975 and inflation trends ease in December. Julius Shiskin testifies that the pause may be ending and the economy may resume an upward path after the summer slowdown.
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