Alaskan oil price debate at public hearings
Federal officials heard California industry warn that Alaska North Slope crude could raise consumer costs through pipeline delivery costs and inflexible pricing. Industry leaders urged free market pricing amid logistics limits and refinery compatibility concerns. A second hearing was planned in Anchorage as Alaska crude production eyes rising flow later this year.
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San Francisco
Federal Energy Administration
Alaska
North Slope
California
Alaska Pipeline
Middle East
Anchorage
M.H. McConnell
Phillips Petroleum Co
FEA
North Shore
U.S
McConnell
James Woods
California Independent Producers Association
ILO. Stevenson
Beacon Oil Co
Supreme Court orders full disclosure in death penalty cases
The Supreme Court voided Daniel Gardner’s Florida death sentence for the beating death of his wife, ruling that defendants must receive all facts used to determine sentences. The 7-1 decision requires due process and full disclosure of confidential reports, while allowing future sentencing. Justice Stevens led the majority. Justices Brennan and Marshall dissented on death penalty stance. The court also reversed a New York debtor jail ruling and closed federal habeas review for D.C. criminals.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Florida
Daniel Wilbur Gardner
Homosassa
Platt
Gardner
Bertha Mae
William H. Rehnquist
John Paul Stevens
Marshall
New York
District of Columbia
State hospital employees claim peril in drug rules
In Sacramento on Tuesday the California State Employees Association warned the new restrictions on tranquilizers risk peril to mentally ill patients and staff. CSEA says unrestrained patients tear units as Health Department officials deny disturbances and defend the changes as humane. Critics note PRN practices could lead to sedation. supporters cite overmedication concerns and patient safety.
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Sacramento
California State Employes Association
CSEA
Dan Western
Health Department
Bob Nance
Esea
Camarillo State Hospital
Napa State Hospital
Gales hinder search for 12 missing in tanker blast
In rough seas off Wilmington North Carolina the Coast Guard could not board the bow and stern of the Claude Conway to search for 12 missing crewmen. Winds 40 to 55 knots and 6 to 25 foot seas delayed operations as 27 survivors recalled a thundering explosion that killed at least 10 aboard. Boats continued to drift the sections as rescue teams aimed to verify if anyone remained aboard.
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Wilmington
N.C
Coast Guard
Allen Faust
Claude Conway
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State Hospital
Great Spring
Sale
Jcpenney
Los Angeles
Orange, Riverside
San Bernardino
Ventura Counties
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