Inauguration Day Sparks Fireworks and Cold Parade
Washington overflows with 300000 spectators braving subfreezing temperatures as Carter and Mondale are sworn in. Fireworks light the Capitol as crowds in Georgia and the South celebrate the first president since the Civil War. Snow and cold force event cancellations but the parade proceeds amid brisk, festive scenes.
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Carter aims at greatness on eve of inauguration
Jimmy Carter arrived in Washington on his final private day before taking office. He spoke to reporters near Plains, Ga, saying he hopes to stay close to the people and that he has a chance to be great by representing Americans well. He outlined humility about his limits and a desire for a nation headed for a greater time, then completed personal steps and received briefings ahead of the inauguration.
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Collapse of Universal Money Order Co upends Southland
The Culver City based Universal Money Order Co collapse affects thousands of Californians including Long Beach residents who used its money orders. Millions of dollars are involved and customers face loss and potential liability when orders bounce. State officials urge public utilities to honor orders submitted before Jan 12 to avoid service shutdowns.
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Florida snow shocksnation as Florida digests record cold
Florida awoke to rare snow flurries far south of normal with reports of lighter accumulations across central and north regions. Temperatures plummeted to nine degrees in some northern areas while Miami dropped to 34. Hundreds of traffic accidents occurred and one death reported. Governor Askew declared an emergency prompting safeguards for citrus growers and easing truck load restrictions.
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Eastern cold mounts hit economy as gas shortage grows
The severe winter across the eastern two thirds of the nation continues to strain the economy. The Federal Power Commission allows Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp. to draw 3 billion cubic feet from storage, replenishable by summer, to ease natural gas shortages. North and South Carolina face severe outages. New Jersey Natural Gas warns customers to reduce usage. About 3,750 workers in glass, fiberglass, and china industries already out of work as gas emergency persists. Dayton Power & Light reports 2,000 business and industrial customers risk curtailment of winter gas allotments.
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Inflation falls to four year low on food price drop
Government data show consumer prices up only 0.4 percent in December 1976, with the annual increase at 4.8 percent the best since 1972. Food costs rose modestly while transportation and health costs led the year’s gains, though Southern California saw smaller increases than prior years. Local December prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties rose about 6.6 percent from December 1975.
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Fire damages $350,000 in Cypress school blaze
A Wednesday night fire at Landell Elementary School in Cypress destroyed several classrooms and caused about $350,000 in damages. About 70 firefighters fought the 7:44 p.m. blaze for an hour in a Bol-by- Tao wing. arson investigators are on the case.
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Weather Summary For Coastal Morning Fog
Clear skies prevail this morning with patchy fog along the coast. A high around 77 degrees is forecast, with warm conditions expected across the region through the day.
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Ford bid farewell with world leaders and last White House view
Washington AP President Ford spent his final full day in office making farewell calls to leaders including Brezhnev Giscard d Estaing Sadat Rabin and others He weighed last minute duties signed orders lifted price controls on gasoline and granted Tokyo Rose pardon He looked forward to new challenges in teaching writing lecturing and relaxing
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Ford rejects amnesty for deserters and gasoline decontrol
President Ford rejects blanket amnesty for Vietnam era deserters and draft evaders while proposing to lift gasoline price controls. About 900 deserters could receive honorable discharges and veterans benefits. Congress races to block decontrol. 15 day window looms as House and Senate weigh veto risk amid consumer price worries. John Dingell and Morris Udall draft resolution to block the action in the House.
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Carter family defies White House limits on living style
The Carter family resists presidential norms as they maintain their lifestyle amid White House expectations. The Mondales join the capital’s festivities in a whirlwind of social events, signaling a lively political and social season on the capital scene.
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