Smog chief opposes Long Beach Alaska oil terminal plan
California air chief says he will not approve the Sohio Alaska terminal and transcontinental pipeline project in Long Beach. Sohio denies attempts to export Prudhoe Bay oil to Japan and argues no other Pacific routes or sites will be seriously considered until federal vapor emission rules are clarified. Local officials and Sohio executives insist the Southland project will proceed unless formally stopped and note the environmental impact report is not yet complete.
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Lakewood City Workers Strike Over Pay Increase
The Lakewood City Council meets in executive session to discuss a walkout by about eight Service Employees International Union Local 640 members. Workers in tree trimming building inspection water and parks units struck for higher pay, demanding a $60 monthly across the board raise vs the council’s 5 percent offer. Picket lines formed at City Hall and department offices. The union says talks stalled since Friday. council warns of service impacts but aims for quick resolution.
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Man Held After Freeway Shooting Death
A Long Beach man, Vincent Lee Williams, 27, was arrested near La Brea and Centinella on Tuesday afternoon in connection with a homicide on the Harbor Freeway. The dead man was Ronald Acklin, 21, of Compton, found in a car on the northbound lane near Sepulveda Boulevard. A second man, Homer Brown, 21, also of Compton, was found in the trunk with a gunshot wound and was treated at Claremont General Hospital. deputies did not disclose his condition or whereabouts.
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Weather forecast hints light showers this afternoon
Low clouds this morning bring a chance of light showers later with temperatures reaching the low 80s and overnight lows near 5. Complete weather details appear on Page C-10.
Rioting in Cape Town Spurs Arrests Across City
In the New Cape Town area clashes sparked widespread arrests amid rioting. One death was reported in Soweto near Johannesburg after police fired on a crowd attempting to disrupt a railroad line. The report notes Secretary Kissinger’s peace efforts referenced on Page A-12.
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Mexican President hints parole for 200 Americans in Mexico
President Luis Echeverria indicated that at least 200 Americans jailed in Mexican prisons may be released on parole as early as November if congress approves two bills. The proposals would allow parole for drug offenders and permit prisoner exchanges, with about 1,000 Mexicans in U.S. prisons potentially exchanged.
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Carter raps Kelley amid pro life protest in Scranton
Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter used a Nixon reference while criticizing FBI Director Clarence Kelley during a late night campaign stop in Scranton Pennsylvania. He faced a roughly 1000 strong anti abortion crowd as Secret Service shielded him from shoving protesters outside the hotel.
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San Francisco school drivers strike disrupts first day back
SAN FRANCISCO AP. School bus drivers struck at midnight Tuesday, stranding thousands of elementary students on their first day back. About 200 drivers voted to strike despite planned negotiations this morning with a federal mediator, Associated Charter Bus Co., and the United Transportation Union.
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Ford signs 2 bills in back porch campaign
President Ford used the White House rose garden to sign two laws and speak on camera. The bills provide full compensation for victims of the June 5 Bureau of Reclamation dam collapse on the Teton River in Idaho and delay until late 1877 the enforcement of federal day care staffing standards. Betty Ford joined him for brief handshakes with guests.
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Soviet Mig25 pilot seeks asylum in United States
The United States will grant political asylum to Lt Viktor Belenko of the Soviet air force after he landed his MIG25 at Hakodate airport in Hokkaido. He said he wished refuge in the United States and was to be moved in secrecy to Tokyo, then to a U.S. facility, as officials noted the potential intelligence value of the advanced jet.
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Budget ax misses L B General Hospital
County budget action avoids cut to L B General Hospital, with coverage on Page A-3. President Ford calls for full accounting of MIAs in Vietnam, noted on Page A-6. Navy buildup plans face strain as contracts on 70 ships threaten progress, discussed on Page A-10. Police review board rejection marks LB Council panel on Page B-1.
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