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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1977

Page

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U S Enforces 200 Mile Sea Limit On Fishing And Navigation

The Coast Guard blocks foreign fishing within 200 miles of U S shores from the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf of Mexico. Vice Admiral Austin Wagner says perimeters cover hake squid and other species. The rule, backed by Congress, shifts global fishing rights as nations extend their exclusive zones.

U.S Austin C. Wagner California Canadian Pacific Northwest North Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Japan Canada European Common Market Soviet Union

Amin says Yanks can leave Uganda

President Idi Amin announced that Americans in Uganda may leave and resume normal activities. A previously postponed Entebbe meeting with Americans was delayed again, with officials citing improved U.S.-Ugandan relations as a motive. The State Department withdrew a top diplomat plan as Kampala blamed Carter outreach for the pause.

Amin Uganda Natrobi Kenya Idi Amin Radio Kampala Carter Entebbe United States U.S. State Department U.S Talcott Seelye Africa

Water Flow To South Halted By Tehachapi Valve

Utility officials at midnight Monday turned a valve in a pump house at the Tehachapi foothills and cut off the flow to Southern California. The cutoff, two months ahead of plan, will free 80,000 acre feet of water for the drought-stricken north, according to Metropolitan Water District officials.

Tehachapi Mountains California Metropolitan Water District

Tehachapi valve cut off to aid Southern California water supply

The MWD will pump extra Colorado River water starting today to supplement drought relief in Southern California. General manager John H. Lauten urged conservation as the system design capacity will be exceeded. In Los Angeles County, agricultural output reached $162 million last year, the highest in a decade, with gains in vegetables and nursery stock while grain hay beans and cattle fell due to dry conditions. The regional forecast shows no significant rain, with possible mountain showers.

California MWD Colorado River John H. Lauten Colorado River Aqueduct Los Angeles County County Agriculural Paul Engler Southland

Drought cost to Californians eyed at four billion

Carter hears California drought toll estimated at four billion dollars with about half in agriculture. Brown seeks faster federal loans and less red tape while engineers halt some State Water Project pumping. Northern rains fall lightly, Sierra snow forecast amid bleak outlook.

Brown Carter I Brown California Tehachapis Sierras

Bullet paralyzes holdup victim in L.A. parking lot

Long Beach man Ian, 40s, was paralyzed by a neck wound after four youths attempted a robbery in a fast food lot behind 2087 Long Beach Blvd late Monday. Donald T. O'Brien remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital Medical Center as investigators search for suspects.

Long Beach Ian Donald T. O’brien Memorial Hospital Medical Center O'Brien Long Beach Blvd

Dever seeks downtown clearance for 5 year mall plan

Long Beach City Manager John Dever urged demolition of a four block downtown area and a six block department store mall to revitalize the district. He projected a 27 month clearance and 59 to 60 month reconstruction with 3,000 free parking spaces and an enclosed mall to attract shoppers.

John Dever Long Beach Dever United States Ralph Kurtz Ernest W. Hahn

Sohio proposes pollutant tradeoff for oil terminal

Sohio plans to clean up emissions from three Southland dry cleaners and two liquid natural gas plants and substitute modern tankers for older ships to offset the anticipated pollution from an Alaska oil terminal. The report, prepared for the Itnia Air Quality Management District, cites daily emission totals, tanker rules, and questions enforcement while noting possible transportation of oil if the terminal is not built.

Sohio Southland Dry Cleaners Alaskan Itnia Standard Oil Co Ohio Arevear Solio Long Beach Los Angeles Basin Panama Canal Long Beach Harbor Oil Company Fancy Cleaners Gaviola Ave Alert Cleaners E. Rosecrans Compton New Fashion Cleaners Inc

Tragic shooting mars San Francisco sentimental trip

Arnold Reese a 50 year old Sebastopol hardware dealer and his wife Opal were traveling in Mission when a gunman opened fire wounding him in the eye. They were returning from a convention and sought help at a Hunters Point area intersection. Police reported no arrests as doctors said the eye could not be saved.

San Francisco Arnold Reese Sebastopol Mission, Emergency Hospital Opal Reeses Hunters Point Area

Panel OKs stimulus package in budget plan

Washington conferees agreed to add about 17 billion to the federal budget through tax cuts and spending increases to cushion the economy for seven months. The action clears room for Carter's 15.7 billion stimulus proposal including a $50 rebate, higher standard deduction, business tax breaks, and direct government spending to create jobs.

Washington House- Senate Carter

Independent rape suspect named by three Long Beach victims

Widespread federal employee conflicts of interest uncovered. McComb loses fight to control affairs.

Long Beach Qgupae McComb O Control Affairs

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