Compromise reached on nine water projects
Washington reports House and Senate conferees accepted President Carter’s compromise, funding nine of 18 water projects while dropping funds for the Cline River breeder reactor. Auburn Dam among those kept alive, as Carter seeks to halt wasteful projects and plutonium producing reactors. The conferees’ bill totals $10.4 billion and must be ratified by both chambers before a presidential signature.
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Johnstown Flood Brings Wide Devastation Across Regions
As the Johnstown disaster parallels 1889, eight western Pennsylvania counties face ruin after a storm dumped up to 7.75 inches of rain. Officials estimate damage well over 100 million dollars with roads destroyed, power and phone lines down, and residents evacuated under emergency orders.
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Shootout at Park with Suspect Firefight Near Bus Stop
Local shooting at a park bus stop left a man wounded after exchanging fire with officers. Witnesses including reporter Larry LaRue aided civilians and guided traffic as the suspect, Wesley, was subdued. The driver and another bystander were reported in good condition. Investigators could not determine a motive.
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Jaworski Nomination Faces Push Back and Clarifications
The selection of Jaworski for chief counsel drew criticism from groups opposing his stance on consumer protection. The committee will review a nebulous offer by Korean businessman Tongsun Park to testify. Flynt notes Jaworski will serve without pay, and Lacovara’s firm bills at 75 dollars per hour. Jaworski, known for the Watergate tapes case, aims to start full time on August 15 with Peter White as special deputy counsel. The panel continues to probe alleged Korean influence on Congress as members complete disclosures.
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LNG lease OKd for harbor
The City Council approved a seven year 1.2 million annual lease with a gas company for Harbor Department operations. Terms renew every five years. Mayor Tom Bradley is not expected to veto. Deputy City Atty. Fyler directs steps through Coastal Conservation Commission to Army Corps of Engineers for dredging approval. Spokesman M E Fuller says terminal essential to serve non substitute fuel users since 1969. Assemblymen Goggins and Thomas urged deferring action amid a bill challenging Terminal Island site.
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Winston Fyler
CIA records reveal plans for perfect murder methods in 1949 documents
Newly released CIA files show a 1949 memo proposing chemical agents and methods to leave no clues, including suffocation, freezing, or carbon dioxide from dry ice. A separate memo details interrogations of two Russian agents using hypnosis, amnesia, and false memories. John Marks released the documents under FOIA, noting CIA research involvement with universities and private labs.
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CLA
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FDA tightens rules on low calorie food labels
Washington AP The FDA proposed strict rules on which foods may claim to be low calorie and how advertised. Effective July 1 1979 the regulation requires labeling of non-nutritive sweeteners and clarifies that total diet context governs usefulness.
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Begin and Carter push for Geneva peace talks progress
President Carter signaled renewed peace efforts through U S channels after meeting with Prime Minister Begin. He expects Geneva to reconvene in October and plans a high level mission on August 1 while Begin avoids pledging territorial concessions. Dayan hinted at Sinai and Golan withdrawals and a possible autonomous West Bank setup if Arab states sign treaties. Public reactions across Beirut Damascus Cairo and Beirut media ranged from skepticism to rejection of excluding Palestinians.
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