End to 20 year web of horror for Robert Karl Williams
The article traces Robert Karl Williams, convicted of two murders in California as a youth, his parole in 1978, ongoing mental confinement, and a renewed exoneration push led by attorney Roger Agajanian aided by independent investigations. It notes a governor clemency petition and endorsements from legal figures as exoneration appears likely. The piece frames Williams story as a rare crime history case of wrongful conviction.
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Robert’ Earl Williams
Long Beach
Grissa
Williams
Independent
Roger Agajanian
Suna Ana
Agajanian
Robert Karl Wil
Liams
California
Bob Williams
California Youth Authority
Carter administration backs fast W to E Alaska oil pipelines
The Carter administration urged Congress to authorize speedy construction of two west to east pipelines moving surplus Alaskan crude to inland markets. Federal official John J. O’Leary said a fast federal decision is in the public interest to ensure efficient delivery of Alaskan oil.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Long Beach
Port and Air Company
Federal Energy
John J. O’leary
Senate
Ite
Alaska
O'Leary
John Melcher
D-Mont
West Coast
Terrorist blasts strike three Mexican cities
Bombings hit Mexico City Guadalajara and Oaxaca injuring at least five people including two officers. Coordinated attacks involved 40 bombs and kidnapping of five people with one doctor’s wife killed. Leaves unsettled security ahead of independence celebrations.
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Mexico City
AP Winahole
Mexico
Mexicali
Jucio Cabanas
Union of the People
Guadalajara
Oaxces
Federal Justice Tribunal
Confederation of Chambers of Commerce
General Motors
Colgate Palmalive
Four tanker berths plans drop at Long Beach port
Prospect of four super tanker berths at the Sohio Long Beach terminal faded after port officials reconsidered consolidating to three berths. Dr. Donald Bright cited emissions concerns and foreign crude during AQMD talks, as regulators weigh permits for the 345 million Sohio complex at Pier J.
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Standard Oil of Ohio
Snhial
Long Beach
Donald Bright
South Coast Air Quality Management District
AQMD
Bright
Los Angeles
MacMillan Ring- Free Oil Co
Sohia
MacMillan
Domingues Hills
Pier J. MacMillan
Fot
Powell apologizes for spreading rumors about Percy
White House press secretary Jody Powell apologized for circulating unsubstantiated allegations about Sen. Charles Percy. He telephoned Percy to offer remorse and said the act was inappropriate and dumb. President Carter supported the assessment amid bipartisan criticism.
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Washington
White House
Jody Powell
Charles Percy
Bert Lance
Percy
Powell
Carter
Lance
Lance Faces Senate Inquiries Over Georgia Bank Ties
Budget director Bert Lance, a Carter confidant, faces a two day Senate grilling on charges he used his former Georgia banks as personal funds. Senators press Lance on alleged financial wrongdoing while a White House meeting with Carter continues and Justice Department reviews possible criminal violations.
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Washington
Bert Lance
Senate
Georgia
Relund
Carter
Lance
U.S
Jimmy
John W. Stokes
Atlanta
Serino
Justice Department
White House
Jody Powell
California panel approves large tax relief rebate plan
A special legislative committee in Sacramento approved a five year tax relief bill totaling 4.15 billion dollars promising annual rebate checks to 6.8 million Californians. The measure costs 610 million less than a rejected Senate bill but increases homeowner rebates by 500 million. The panel cut 280 million then 330 million after talks with Governor Brown.
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Sacramento
California
Sen
John Holmdahl
Gov. Brown
Senate Panel Rejects Carter Utility Rate Plan
The Senate Energy Committee scrapped President Carter’s proposed utility rate restructuring and endorsed a limited plan allowing federal guidance on fuel-saving steps for utilities and off-peak consumer use. Chairman Henry M. Jackson noted a policy difference but said the goals of conservation remain.
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Washington
Senate Energy Committee
Carter
Nors
Senate
Energy Committee
Henry M. Jackson
Dash
Jackson
Tax Credit Backed for California Solar Installations
A 55 percent tax credit for Californians installing solar devices was approved. The measure aims to expand home energy efficiency and promote renewable power adoption across the state, with details outlined in the A5 page coverage.
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Robert Earl Williams
Army
L.A
John Sheehan
Nixon
Chicago
Petey
Bell & Powell
Jody Powrle
Robert Serino
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Labee
LaBelle
Cal
Carter Energy
Tom Baum
House
Olahoma
David Boren
Aqueduct
Rush, Kissinger
Actwa Lint Amusement
Financial
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