Tuna pact collapses as Southland fleet cancels fishing plan
The 126 boat Southland tuna fleet halted plans to fish after environmental groups rejected a compromise. Industry leader August Felando said talks collapsed in Washington as environmentalists balked at concessions on porpoise protection and a broader Marine Mammal Protection Act review. Senators and coalition spokesmen criticized the proposals, leaving the fleet idle amid unresolved quotas and new legislation in Congress.
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Carter urges new ethics office and prosecutor for executive branch
President Carter calls for tough new ethics standards and a temporary special prosecutor to handle serious misconduct by high ranking officials. He seeks a Civil Service ethics office, public disclosure of finances, and expanded criminal sanctions for conflicts of interest.
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Downey Bank Siege Ends as Suspect Surrenders Quietly
Downey resident Albert Powers 22 held two bank hostages during a week long siege at the Bank of America on Imperial Highway. He entered via roof access with a grappling hook and sawed through the attic. Powers surrendered after his mother threatened self harm. Bank manager Marshall Alison 58 and operations manager Richard Torres 35 were unharmed and released. Powers faces robbery and assault charges with a gun and gas mask used. He is held on bail at South Gate jail awaiting arraignment.
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Tax cut accord approved by conferees in Carter plan
U S lawmakers reach agreement on a broad tax cut bill with standard deduction changes. The measure trims taxes for about 47 million households, offering average $121 cuts, while raising taxes for some singles earning over 13,750. Overall reductions total $2.8 billion this year and rise to about $12.7 billion next year and in 1979. Business credits are trimmed, job credits retained with caps, and extra incentives for small firms and handicapped hires included.
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Cross-state killings jail and El Centro officers killed
An alleged group linked to the San Diego double murder and the killing of two El Centro police officers was arrested after authorities traced a stolen car and a motel link. Russell Woodhouse and Loretta Woodhouse were found shot in their San Diego area motel home. Police say the suspects were booked on murder charges and face multiple fatal-shooting investigations.
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Charles Schilder
Roy Lee Woodhouse
Imperial County Sheriff's
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Westside
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Arthur K. Hennesay
Gene Caldwell
Vickers
Hennesay
Schlesinger says we can afford energy program
Washington AP James R Schlesinger White House energy adviser urged Congress to back President Carters energy program saying most Americans can absorb higher costs while conceding possible short term economic effects the long run impact will be minimal and avert a future crisis
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How second spy suspect was caught
A State Department official testified in Los Angeles that she stumbled onto the arrest of accused spy Andrew Daulon Lee as she was leaving the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City after an official meeting. Eileen Heaphy, a U.S. official based in Mexico City, said she met with a Russian counterpart on January 6 and was detained briefly at the embassy gates.
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Mexico City
Eileen Heaphy
U.S
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California eyes Chinese style quake watcher network
California lawmakers consider a volunteer earthquake monitoring system using citizens along fault lines to report animal behavior water level ground tilt and swelling. Senator Paul Carpenter cites a Chinese example of 100000 volunteers aiding early warning though experts warn no system is foolproof. Authorities would use warnings to trigger measures like closing routes and moving people from tall buildings while noting hazards on freeways.
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Cranston urges no rebates if Carter’s gas tax starts
Sen. Alan Cranston of California told reporters after a breakfast that if President Carter’s gas tax takes effect there should be no rebates to taxpayers. He proposed using tax revenues to finance alternative transport and energy programs while remaining neutral on the 5 cent annual increase if conservation goals are not met.
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