Drought in California now worst ever says survey
AP report notes streamflow and runoff in California are below the 1924 record, with the North Fork American River at 87 percent below normal and seven straight months of deficient flow. Smith River at Crescent City and Kings River also far below normal as Southern California reservoirs and groundwater drop, some wells going dry.
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Wholesale price index climbs for third straight month
Wholesale prices rose again in April at a peak annual rate as farm and fuel costs pushed the index higher for the third consecutive month. Labor Department data show a 1.0 percent April rise, matching March, with consumer prices also climbing toward higher grocery and utility bills. Officials cited weather and energy as factors, while cautioning inflation may ease next month.
State Dept pledges no aid to Vietnam
The State Department said the United States would not offer any aid to Vietnam after the House voted overwhelmingly to prohibit even discussing American assistance. The vote signals Capitol Hill opposition to economic help for Hanoi, though it does not alter long standing prohibitions from as far back as 1973. Negotiations in Paris on normalizing relations were paused, with U.S. officials saying relations could resume without aid strings.
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Two couples die in Huntington Beach plane crash
A light Bonanza plane carrying Kerman Wessendorf and his wife Patricia of Page Arizona, Ernest and Mary Scott of Cedar City Utah, and their spouses crashed at an oil storage field near Golden West Street and Ellis Avenue while attempting to land at Fullerton Airport. FAA investigators said one fuel tank was empty and the other low. witnesses described a low approach out of the overcast followed by an air explosion. The craft broke apart on impact with luggage and gear scattered.
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Carter arrives in London for summit mission and talks
President Carter lands at Heathrow amid tight security for a weekend economic summit of the seven leading nations. He greets Prime Minister Callaghan and plans a northeast England sightseeing visit before a series of talks on unemployment inflation and global economic issues with Britain France and West Germany.
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Frost to add fifth interview with Nixon on tapes
David Frost announced Thursday night a fifth television show to question why Nixon did not burn the White House tapes. He cited the 184 minute gap in a key tape, SALT talks, the Mideast war, and a Frost Nixon clash on Chile as potential topics. Frost has no broadcast arrangement yet and the extra hour would extend his contract.
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Exiled Nixon Still Divisive in Public View
Nixon remains a divisive figure in American opinion nearly three years after leaving office. Former Sen. Sam Ervin praised his admission of errors while criticizing moral and legal responsibility. White House writer Raymond Price predicted a healing effect, contrasting with Donald Secretti and ongoing debate over Nixon's legacy.
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Readers to Question Carter at Los Angeles TV Studio
The Independent Press-Telegram invites readers to question President Carter during a May 11 town hall in Los Angeles. About 60 readers will be selected at random from entries sent to P O Box 20 Long Beach, with 17 invited to attend. Transportation and broadcast details will be supplied, attendance requires availability 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Independent Van Houten Tells LSD Use
Independent Van Houten discusses LSD use in a concise report on page A-5, highlighting beliefs, risks, and potential social impact as presented in the coverage.
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