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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1977
Page
6
Transportation officials defend a three tank terminal at Pier J arguing it would feed a cross country oil line network and reduce pollution by pumping crude directly into local tanks. Critics warn of air impact and call for fuller environmental review before permitting and related steps proceed.
Commissioners weighed approval of a port plan amid traffic from energy policy and an environmental impact report. Lois Ewen abstained over late material, while Joe California urged accountability for air and water effects from tankers and equipment in what was called the port’s master plan for the next 25 years.
A supersonic Concorde completed an inaugural flight into Kennedy Airport amid mixed reactions from residents. The test run aims to familiarize crews with the airport with no paying passengers for two months. Governor Carey says courts will pursue noise barriers, noting takeoff noise remains to be measured.
Witnesses described South Korean officials and businessmen seeking to sway U S lawmakers. Kim Dong Jo identified in a photo as a former ambassador. J H Lee testified to Seoul backed influence efforts. Witnesses detailed money offered to congressional spouses and payments through Hancho Kim and associates.
A Sept 30 article on the Daugherty v. Independent Press Telegram libel suit misstated a Long Beach Police Intelligence Division memorandum. Judge Kelly granted a new trial citing the memo's exclusion. the piece wrongly tied the memo to the plaintiff and misrepresented its content.
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