Witnesses testifying on Sansinena blast see flames before explosion
Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation heard witnesses describe a bright light and flame along fuel hoses seconds before the Sansinena tanker explosion off Los Angeles harbor. One seaman said the flame climbed the hoses toward the deck as the ship lifted and erupted in a mushrooming fireball. Eight Italian crewmen died and a security guard is missing.
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Double jury death case upsets California ruling
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Andeedaha Arguelles overturned the murder conviction of Angel Roiz, citing a 1974 State Supreme Court decision. Roiz, a Mexican national, was implicated with Leonel De La Pena in the shooting death of Pablo Monarres Aguirre. De La Pena was acquitted on self defense grounds, while Roiz was convicted of first degree murder. Roiz was ordered deported to Mexico.
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Senate panel approves tax rebates and cuts
The Senate Finance Committee voted 10 to 8 to approve a tax bill that would issue $50 rebates to most Americans this spring and permanently cut taxes for married couples or individuals earning under a threshold. The measure, opposed by all House Republicans, aims to lower business and personal income taxes by $814 billion over 18 months.
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Iran Quake Hits Bandar Abbas Quietly Shattered City
A severe quake struck Bandar Abbas in southeast Iran early today, damaging several hotels and buildings. Eighteen hurt, with no clear indication of foreign casualties. In U.S. news, a House plan proposes one time rebates for 200 million Americans, starting mid May, with $50 per filer plus per dependent credits, scaled by income. The plan would revise standard deductions, potentially cutting taxes for many couples while raising for some singles, and affect 33 million filers.
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Brezhnev says US criticism blocks progress in ties
In a Moscow speech Brezhnev warned that progress with the United States is unthinkable while Washington criticizes Soviet human rights. He urged mutual understanding and warned against interference by American bodies in internal Soviet affairs as Western powers face accusations linked to recent Middle East and African political events.
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Panama tanker Claude Conway disaster claims captain and crew
Survivors described a welding mishap that caused the Claude Conway to split in two 120 miles southeast of Camp Lejeune as 9 crewmen died and 27 of 39 were rescued. Coast Guard teams rushed to the scene amid darkness and wind while a 15 mile long oil slick spread from the wreck.
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Roots chapter scene of Kunta's escape bid in Haley novel
A rugged escape unfolds as Kunta fights a driver and a barking dog on a wagon. He overpowers the assailant, slips away amid frost and cotton stalks, enjoying a rare surge of freedom before turning toward safety and a new turn in the narrative.
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Gandhi resigns after Congress defeat in India election
Indira Gandhi announced her resignation as prime minister after the Congress Party loss and her seat defeat. She submitted the papers at the presidential palace with the emergency rule in effect for 21 months. The Janata Party won a majority in the Lok Sabha and many cabinet ministers lost seats.
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Doctor convicted in Medi Cal fraud at Rolling Hills Estates
Independent Rolling Hills Estates doctor found guilty of Medicaid fraud. Teamster boss accused of encouraging son in fraud. U.S. warned to abandon plans for recycling plutonium. Page A3 A6.
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