Water use declines in Southland in February
Water consumption in Los Angeles Long Beach and surrounding cities fell modestly in February amid drought awareness officials said Thursday Indoor usage dropped about one percent in February from January while February figures were similar to last year Pasadena and Long Beach departments reported similar declines Officials noted outdoor demand remained variable The Metropolitan Water District said it is too early to confirm a conservation trend Willard Baughan Pasadena water systems engineer attributed the dip to public awareness The Owens Valley High Sierra supply remains well below normal levels and the OWP relies on aqueducts and reservoirs for about 80 percent of city water
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Watson's Hearings Spark Claims Over Tax Assessments
Watson denounced a special tax audit by ex Watergate investigator Carmine Bellino as a hit and run charge. He said he read parts of the Bellino report alleging underassessment of commercial properties benefiting his campaign, while Ward's aides dispute the timing and seek documentation for the accusations. Watson, readmitted to St Francis Hospital after heart surgery, remains sidelined as officials work on a partial response to the Bellino findings.
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Beirut Tension Deepens Over Slain Leader Burial
In Mukntara Lebanon mourners bury Kamal Jumblatt amid broader tensions. A 1000 strong Syrian peacekeeping force watches as Druze followers threaten revenge killings. Lebanon faces general strikes and clashes as premier Salim al-Hoss leads funeral rites in a cold rain.
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Carter faces tough fight to push energy plan in Congress
President Carter urged unity among utility groups and environmentalists at a Virginia conference to push a broad energy program. He warned of a hard political battle, called for public presentation, and emphasized coal productivity, safer clean energy, and jobs while protesters urged action against gas prices and strip mining.
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Appalachia Energy Push Seeks Coal Boom and Jobs
Catier tells West Virginians the nation must shift energy reliance from oil and natural gas to coal. He highlights Appalachia’s need for revival from a new coal boom and supports TVA funded home insulation to cut waste and create jobs.
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Senate split blocks Carter $50 rebate plan
The Senate Finance Committee narrowly rejected scrapping President Carter's $50 tax rebates, while the Appropriations panel cut $3.9 billion to fund some rebates. Most Republicans and several Democrats oppose rebates, yet House approval keeps the plan alive. Heads of household deduction parity gains support, and Carter adviser Schultze urged wavering Democrats to back the plan.
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Yoshimura Faces Contempt Hearing After Sentencing
Yoshimura and allies tied her trial to racism and sexism as she denounced the proceedings. She noted her fugitive status with Hearst and the Harris pair, facing a likely two year term under a new fixed-sentencing law with parole possible after 16 months. Bail reflected Hearst's $1.25 million release. community funds helped cover costs.
Lie detector tests target Chicago massage parlor raid
Five young women and four men were removed from Pandora's massage parlor on Ohio Street after undercover probes. Investigators required patrons to pass a lie detector test, while staff faced applications, credit checks, and polygraph screening. Lt. Robert McCann said the raid followed prior undercover work and police probing of the establishment.
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