House votes to reject cost of living pay raise
The House voted 397 to 20 to forego the upcoming $3,500 cost-of-living raise and oppose further increases for top federal officials, amid a bid to prevent a second raise in the same year and save taxpayers money. The move followed charges of timing aimed at easing passage of a larger March salary hike.
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Nixon tapes ruling confirms access to presidential records
Supreme Court ruling upholds public access to Nixon era tapes and papers despite presidential privilege concerns. Justice Brennan's majority cites history and First Amendment goals while Justices Rehnquist and others warn of future limits on executive materials. House sponsor Brademas lauds regulations to hasten release for historians and the public.
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Ruling may clear way for Nixon album
Warner Bros Records said the Supreme Court decision on the Sivan White House tapes raises no ruling on Nixon era Watergate conversations. The court upheld a California law to control access to the tapes, affecting legal actions by Warner’s suit to market a Nixon tapes album.
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Dock Talks End in Impasse Over Wages and Strikes
Long Beach area trade dispute pits International Transportation Service Co and Standard Fruit Co against unions Local 3 and Local 63. Talks broke down after a Tuesday session. a strike threat could halt all cargo handling at Forrest Terminals and related sites unless a mediator from the federal service steps in on Thursday.
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Tariffs Set for Sakmile Pipeline Oil Move
Tariffs proposed by eight oil firms for moving Alaska North Slope crude to Valdez ranged from 4.70 to 5.10 a barrel, with the ICC calling the rates a reasonable maximum based on each company’s pipeline investment. The decision followed initial North Slope oil flows, as firms argued for higher or lower pipeline and transportation charges to balance tax and revenue aims.
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Democrat Leads in Assembly Runoff in Los Angeles
In LA, Democrat Mel Levine led in a runoff for the 4th Assembly District as 257 of 589 precincts reported. Levine held about 87 percent to Republican Dana Reed's 41.2 percent, with the vote tally still developing.
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Baby selling rings surface in illegal adoption networks
Investigators detail a nationwide illegal adoption operation led by Save A Life founder Silverton. The scheme paid for natural mothers and lawyers, shipped babies across states, and sold children for up to 15000 dollars. A Utah sting and taped meeting exposed a key secretary witness and broader prosecutions loom in Southern California.
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England hunts new Jack the Ripper
Leeds England police search for a new killer dubbed The Ripper after a series of five murders of young women in the past 20 months. The chief warned the killer will strike again as investigators link a man seen with 15 year old Jayne McDonald in a beer cellar near the time of her death.
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Jingle of Spilled Silver Coins Closes Lanes
Two southbound Warrior Freeway lanes in South Los Angeles were closed for nine minutes late Tuesday as police recovered more than 140 from bags that fell from an armored Loomis truck near Rosecrans Avenue. Keith Ross and seven CHP officers helped clear the roadway while a crowd watched. Ross said most money was retrieved.
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