Smog sparks California lung cancer epidemic claim
AP reports California faces a lung cancer surge tied to air pollution. ARB Chairman Tom Quinn cites San Mateo County rates at 41.2 per 100 000 in 1969 75 rising to 51.7 in 1975, LA County 45.5 and Bay Area trends, linking industrial pollution to high cancer rates while noting smog reduction efforts show some progress.
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Calif farewell for Omar Bradley ends California tour
The 34 year old five star General of the Army Omar N Bradley bid farewell in Los Alamitos California, praising warm hospitality and sunshine as his staff saluted with cannon and military formations. Bradley plans to move in November from Beverly Hills to Fort Bliss Texas to stay close to service men and continue serving the Army and country.
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House approves drastic hike in Social Security taxes
The House passed a multi billion dollar payroll tax increase to fund the Social Security retirement system through the century. The vote was 275 to 146, with 86 percent shielded until 1981 and changes affecting earnings limits for those over 65. The plan raises taxes most for higher earners and shifts some burden to employers, heading to the Senate for action.
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Carter energy victory on taxes forces shift to coal
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a 51 to 37 energy tax amendment backed by Carter to spur greater coal use. The measure includes profit incentives for oil and gas firms to locate new energy reserves. The Senate rejected a bid to remove tax credits for homeowners weatherizing houses, with a possible credit of 4000 dollars and a maximum 2000 dollars spent after last April 20.
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Carter Defends Record Amid Historic Problems
President Carter defended his handling of the presidency in a national broadcast news conference. He acknowledged proposals that caused concern, called some problems historic, and said fundamental solutions are needed. He will delay tax reform until Congress adjourns to focus on energy and Social Security, with tax cuts to boost the economy part of his recommendations. By year’s end he expects more information to decide how much tax reform should stimulate growth.
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U.S. deficit trims projections for fiscal 1977
The federal government ended the 1972 fiscal year with a deficit of 45 billion dollars, 23 billion under earlier projections. Expenditures reached 401.9 billion while receipts totaled 256.9 billion, marking a shift from prior estimates and a year ending in September 36.
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U S warns Klan on border watch in new clash
Attorney General Griffin Bell and INS commissioner Leonel Castilla urged the Ku Klux Klan to cease private patrols along the Mexican border. They said only INS and federal agents may enforce immigration laws. The warning followed concern raised by the Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund board in Washington. Border Patrol officials say the Klan Border Watch has little impact on illegal alien apprehensions.
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Russia claims second straight ant satellite test score
Washington AP reports Russia scored a second straight success in testing a new anti satellite weapon. US officials fear extended Soviet reach in space while the Pentagon notes the US has not tested any system and may need five years more to field one.
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Carter backs strong UN arms embargo on South Africa
President Carter said the United States would back a mandatory arms embargo against South Africa and hinted at broader economic reprisals against the Vorster government. He urged strong UN sanctions on weapons sales and said discussions with allies continue on further actions, though no decisions yet on broader economic sanctions or cutting trade and investment.
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Independent gar trunk slaying probe links to Delia murder
A report notes investigators probe connections between the independent gar trunk slaying of a state aide and the Delia murder case. Details on suspects and timeline remain under review as officials pursue potential links. The story highlights ongoing crime investigations across state lines.
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