California lawmakers back three nuclear bills ahead of Prop 15 vote
California's Senate and Assembly approved three nuclear power bills aimed at easing Prop 15 concerns. Supporters say the package proves safety worries are valid and will aid a yes vote, while opponents argue it obviates Prop 16. Gov Brown may sign tonight after six hours of debate and parliamentary maneuvering.
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Rhode Island primary reshapes race as uncommitted line tops
In Rhode Island, uncommitted on the Democratic ballot won with 31 percent, boosting Brown amid Carter’s setback as Ford swept GOP voting. Carter carried South Dakota, Church routed Carter in Montana, and Udall urged Ohio focus. Overall, results hint at shifting momentum ahead of upcoming states.
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Carter urges elderly L A audience to back his bid
Jimmy Carter addressed a largely senior crowd in Long Beach urging support for his Democratic nomination. He touted 24 primaries with 17 first places, defended Social Security, proposed higher taxes on the wealthy to fund reforms, and backed more elderly aid including a health care system and cheaper property taxes. He hinted a July convention first-ballot victory is likely but favors a second ballot possibility.
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Syrian push on Beirut threatens Lebanon war halt
Syrian troops backed by tanks crossed into Lebanon and advanced toward Beirut amid a major bid to halt the civil war. Palestinians reported 7,000 troops with 150 tanks breaching the eastern border. another 2,000 invaded from the north. Western officials disputed the scale, while Damascus framed the move as a rescue of stability amid regional tension.
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Tacit U S approval of Syria Lebanon intervention
Washington signaled tacit approval of Syria s latest incursions into Lebanon while warning against larger forces or occupation. Officials praised Syria for protecting Christian communities and seeking a ceasefire but warned of possible Israeli retaliation if Syria expands. U S and Israeli officials agreed the current intervention does not threaten Israeli security, though past opposition to outside meddling remains.
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Harvey sentenced to death in officer Birdsall killing
Fred Harvey a 20 year old transient was sentenced to death in the state gas chamber for the murder of Long Beach police officer Robert Ray Birdsall. A six man six woman jury found him guilty of first degree murder on May 5 and the judge added long prison terms on related felonies to be served only if the death penalty is struck down on appeal. Birdsall died Sept 13 in a Signal Hill oil storage field during a patrol for an armed kidnaping suspect.
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Explosion Scorches Plymouth Rock in Mass
An explosion at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Massachusetts scorched the sand beside the ceremonial granite stone. Police Chief Ernest Leonardi said the blast left an 18 inch by three foot area seven inches deep and appeared to be dynamite tossed in. No suspects, no injuries, and the rock remains under protective canopy on the waterfront.
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Gas fumes force 2000 residents from eight block area
A tanker crash in a freight yard leaked deadly hydrogen chloride gas near the GNE Trucking Co. at 1508 Chapin Road. Police evacuated residents north of the yard around 1 PM on Tuesday after security personnel detected fumes. residents were allowed to return home by mid afternoon.
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Quakes Rock Yunnan China Two Tremors Hit Western Province
Peking radio reports two severe earthquakes struck the Lungling Luhsi area in western Yunnan near the Burma border. The first quake registered 7.5 and the second 7.6 on the Richter scale. Rescue teams and medical units rushed to the quake zone but damage and casualty details were not released.
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Hayden Tunney swap sparks hawk charges in paper
A Hayden Tunney swap ignites hawk charges while REP HAYS vows to fight preening committee posts. Moon’s Yankee Stadium rally disrupted by smoke bombs and a cadet honor code challenged in courts.
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