Standard Oil Wins Approval to Resume Four Offshore Wells
State Lands Commission approved resuming drilling from four platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel for Standard Oil Co. of California after confirming the Environmental Impact Report is adequate and that the project will not have a significant adverse environmental effect. Remaining hurdles include permits from the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission and potential Ventura County air pollution district permit.
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Standard Oil Co
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State Lands Commission
Santa Barbara
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Ken Cory
California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission
Ventura County
Ehrlichman reports to Swift Trail as first Nixon aide jailed
Ehrlichman, Nixon domestic counselor, becomes the first high ranking Nixon aide imprisoned by walking into the Swift Trail federal work camp after two Washington judges deny a Supreme Court review. He faces a minimum 20 years before parole and will appeal in the high court. He appeared in good spirits. his camp administrator said he wants only contact with family and attorneys.
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Supreme Court
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
High Court
John Haddin
Arizona
New economy index signals further lag in growth
Washington analysts say the government’s index of leading economic indicators fell 1.5 percent in August, the first drop in 18 months and the likely second consecutive decline. Major components such as average work week, money supply, stock prices, and new orders were down, prompting cautious forecasts about the recovery. Officials from the Ford administration expressed continued belief in a slow recovery, while Wein warned the economy could slow further by 1978 or 1979. Separately, the Commerce Department reported a September trade deficit of 157.7 million dollars, bringing the year’s total deficit to 3.4 billion, as partner nations struggle to restore demand for U.S. goods.
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Lawrence R. Wein
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Alan Greenspan
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Quake Registers 7.1 in New Guinea Region
A U S Geological Survey report logged a 7.1 magnitude quake in Golden Colorado area? No. An Indonesia region? The text notes a 7.1 quake in New Guinea region with prior quakes causing many casualties. Bruce Julian cites a death toll around a thousand from the June 25 event.
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Ford promises to slash taxes and pray in schools
Ford campaigns through Ohio Texas and New York promising tax cuts and school prayer while Cheney cites polls showing edge in California Illinois and Texas. Carter sharply backs off large tax cuts saying only possible smaller reductions may occur with growth and inflation goals.
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Richard Cheney
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Carolinas
Cheney
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Drunk Driving Judge Seeks Medical Disability Retirement
Municipal Court Judge Joseph L. Armijo, arrested in Carson on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, has filed for medical disability retirement. Presiding Judge Everett Ricks Jr. announced the move Thursday and the request will go to the Commission on Judicial Qualifications in San Francisco for decision. Armijo, cited for a rear-end collision with a motorcycle around 5 45 p m Sunday, was booked and released on his own recognizance. He blamed a breath freshener for a false breath test. his blood alcohol count was .38, well above the legal limit of 10. He was to be arraigned today by a fellow Compton judge, but the case may transfer to a neighboring district. Appointed in 1973 by Gov. Ronald Reagan, Armijo faced re election next Tuesday.
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Compton
Everett Ricks Jr
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Commission On Judicial Qualifications
San Francisco
Sheriff's Deputies
Carson Sheriff's
Compton Judicial District
Ronald Reagan
Grandmother Watches Carson Girl Kidnapped
A 24 year old Carson woman abducted Monica Sanchez from her front yard while her grandmother watched. Monica, wearing a black sweater, was taken by a white female and male in a brown 1964 Thunderbird with a red stripe and damaged left fender. No leads or ransom yet.
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Dolores Ruiz
Monica Sanchez
New Hampshire Ave
Monica
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Korean gift list ties Park to U.S. leaders investigated
Washington brief says South Korean businessman Tongsun Park boasted in 1974 of campaign contributions totaling thousands to prominent U.S. politicians including $500,000 to President Nixon. A list found during a 1973 Alaska customs search linked names to payments, though investigators have not verified any actual disbursements. Names reportedly include Nixon, Goldwater, and Humphrey, with denials from Humphrey's and Goldwater's aides.
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Tongsun Park
Nixon
U.S
Park
Justice Department
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Alaska
Donavan Working
U.S. Customs District
Working
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Goldwater
Subpoena Issued For Former Congressman Hanna
Associated Press reports federal grand jury in Orange County subpoenas former congressman Richard Vanna amid probes into payoffs from South Korean business interests. Justice Department would not disclose appearance date and Hanna was unavailable for comment.
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Richard Vanna
Justice Department
Hanna
Governor Brown targets firms in Prop 14 opposition scheme
Gov Brown accuses businesses of conspiring to sabotage the Legislature through opposition to Proposition 14. The report notes Douglas profits rising and mentions Californians broadly favorable to indie bars amid discussions of the remaining 13 propositions.
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