Domestic Energy Act Initiative challenges Nuclear Safeguards
In Sacramento Secretary of State March Fong Eu announced a new Domestic Energy Act Initiative that could override the Nuclear Safeguards Initiative if it passes with more votes in November 1976. The measure envisions immediate construction of a statewide power system, helium cooled reactors, offshore terminals, groundwater storage, and a Salton Sea stabilization plan, with UCLA engineering support for hydrogen transmission. Paul A Randolph of Santa Barbara is a principal backer. The initiative needs 312,404 valid signatures by March 15, 1976.
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Sacramento
March Fong EU
California
State Public Utilities Commission
Ative
Secretary of State
San Bernardino County
Salton Sea
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
UCLA
Paul A. Randolph
Santa Barbara
Secreary of State’s
EPA proposes first anti smog rules for motorcycles
The EPA proposed to require a 30 percent emission cut from new motorcycles by 1978 and a 90 percent cut by 1980. About 70 percent of roughly one million yearly U.S. sales are street bikes subject to the standards, with 30 percent off road exempt. Major makers include Harley Davidson and Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
United States
U.S
Harley-Davidson
Honda
Kawasaki
Suzuki
Yamaha
FTC Moves Ahead With Antitrust Suit Against Oil Giants
The FTC decided to pursue a two year antitrust action against Exxon Gulf Shell Texaco Mobil ARCO Standard Oil Co and Standard Oil of Indiana accusing them of inflating consumer prices and profits. The suit claims they monopolize oil flow from well to gas pump and can restrict supply to independent stations.
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FTC
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
U.S
Commission
Wed
Exxon
Gulf
Shell
Texaco
Mobil
Atlantic Richfield
Standard Oil
California
Indiana
California Assemblyman doubts nuclear plant safety assessment
Assemblyman Charles Warren questioned relying on scientists and industry in judging nuclear power safety. He noted concerns about safety systems waste disposal and theft. The initiative would halt new plants in 1977 unless federal liability limits are lifted. Burglars stole a TV and radio worth 650 dollars from Bonnie Hoffman in Long Beach.
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Assembly Committee
Charles Warren
Los Angeles
Warren
Assembly Resources, Land Use and Energy Committee
California
Edward Teller
Hans Bethe
Bethe
Bonnie Hoffman
Cherry Ave
Long Beach
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