LNG terminal urged off Terminal Island by state leaders
Los Angeles officials heard Assemblyman Vincent Thomas and colleague Terry Goggin oppose locating an LNG terminal on Terminal Island near fish canneries and 2,000 workers. Miss Susanne Reed urged rejection, citing hazards and state studies, while Gov. Brown’s stance remained uncertain. Thomas urged offshore siting as safer, and Goggin warned LNG facilities could be vastly more powerful than Hiroshima.
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Los Angeles
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Susanne Reed
State Office of Planning Research
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Canada
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M. E. Fuller
Western Lng Terminal Co
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July Heat Grips East in Hottest July Since Dust Bowl
Associated Press reports the eastern two thirds of the United States endured record July heat with temperatures in the 90s and 100s from Atlantic to Rockies. The heat spurred crop losses and deaths while Southern California enjoyed near normal warmth. Officials warned at risk groups to stay indoors and conserve water amid smog and air alerts in Rhode Island and Washington D C.
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Ala
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Long Beach Council Denies License to Tiffanys Astrological Club
Long Beach officials halted an operating license for Tiffanys Astrological Club at 3400 E Pacific Coast Highway after a two hour hearing. Deputy City Attorney David Schacter alleged illegal activity including unlicensed membership sales and possible organized crime ties. Owners faced questions over use of Jerry Quarry’s name and reflected about substantial unrefunded investments by members.
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Council Chambers
Tiffanys Astrological Club
Pacific Coast Highway
Council
Jerry Quarry
Atty
David Schacter
Ronald Scoville
Thomas Marino
Marina del Rey
ONeill asks Jaworski to head Korea probe
House Speaker Thomas ONeill urged former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski to head the House inquiry into South Korean influence buying. Jaworski indicated he would consider the post as several named candidates were floated, while Republicans pressed for a special prosecutor and a new panel to run the probe.
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Jaworski
Korea
Washington
Leon Jaworski
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
Congressional
Carter Seeks Up To Five Cent Gas Tax Increase
President Carter agreed to seek a one time increase of up to five cents in the federal gasoline tax to fund transportation programs. The proposal replaces a stiffer standby tax rejected earlier and would raise the current four cent per gallon levy.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Stressand hormones rise in career women study
London AP reports Dr. Ivor Mills of Addenbrooke's Hospital says stress may trigger male hormone effects in working women, including facial and chest hair growth and increased sex drive. He urges women to limit hours and husbands to help, noting implications for young married professionals.
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Ivor Mills
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge
Woman's Own
Mills
Coastal board opens hearings on Sohio project
The California Coastal Commission opens three-session hearings on Standard Oil of Ohio’s 65 million dollar Alaskan oil terminal in Long Beach. A September vote will decide if land use permits are granted and whether the project fits the national interest under the Coastal Protection Act, with possible exemption if conditions are met.
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Long Beach
Standard Oil of
Ohio
Commission
Carter
Commission Energy
A Ahern
Los Angeles
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Soko
Shin
Ahern
Soho
Sohio
Alaska oil flow halts after truck hits pipeline
Alaska oil flow stopped again when a truck rammed the trans Alaskan pipeline. Crews set a wooden wedge to seal a leak andRestart followed a 10 day shutdown after an explosion at Pump Station 8. Upwards of 200 barrels spilled, five acres affected, with cautious restart planned as investigators fault procedures.
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Anchorage
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Interior Department
Prudhoe Bay
Alyeska
House
Purop Station 8
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