California charges federal pressure over Long Beach oil terminal
State officials accuse the federal energy agency of blackmail to site a Sohio Alaska oil terminal in Long Beach. They demand a full public release of alternate-site studies in California, Washington, and Canada and urge consideration of safer options to avoid smog and environmental damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Sohia
Leonard Ross
Robert Batinovich
ARB
Alvin Gordon
FEA
John A. Hill
Sohlo
Maullin
Quinn
Hill
Los Angeles
California
Sohio
Air Resources Chief
Washington
British Colmbia
Ross
PEA
Senate delays move to block Arab missiles
The Senate shelved a plan to block the sale of 450 Maverick missiles to Saudi Arabia and sent the proposal back to the Foreign Relations Committee at the request of Vice President Rockefeller. Committee chair John Sparkman cited Rockefeller's concerns after an 8 to 6 committee vote and reports of Saudi threats to resume the oil embargo on U.S. actions, which State and Saudi officials deny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Saudi Arabia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Committee
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Nelson Rockefeller
Sparkman
Rockefeller
United States
State Department
Middle East
U.S
Israel
California Acts To Punish Arab Boycott Compliance
Gov. Brown signed a law allowing prosecution of California firms that cooperate with the Arab boycott against Israel. Effective Jan. 1, it bans discrimination in contracts and carries fines up to 1 million dollars and up to three years in prison. The measure targets firms complying with Arab League boycott rules, introduced at the request of the Anti-Defamation League and supported by Brown’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Brown
California
Israel
South Arabia
United States
Congress
California and Trust
Gray Davis
Washington
Davis
Howard Berman
Creverly Hills
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
Carter hits foe on 'new poor' policy shift
Carter blames Republican policies for creating a "New Poor" class as he wraps a Pacific coast swing and heads east. Ford pledges a post election crime crusade after returning from the Deep South. Census figures show 2.5 million more Americans in poverty to 25.9 million. Weather outlook calls for morning clouds, sunshine, highs mid 70s inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmy Carter
Ford
Carter
Deep South
Portland
Ore
Nixon
Mr. Ford
Hoover
Cranston Robbed at Gunpoint on Washington Street
Senator Alan Cranston of California was held up near his Washington residence by three youths, one armed with a pistol. They demanded his wallet and wristwatch, and he handed over about $100 and the watch before the assailants fled on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Cranston
Stranded motorist shot by robber on Hollywood Freeway
Tiara Brock an 18 year old from Los Angeles was shot in the thigh during a robbery on the Hollywood Freeway while waiting for help with companion Lorraine Pendry 18. Four youths were arrested two charged with assault with intent to commit murder and one juvenile held after a passing motorist provided a license number. A fifth suspect was being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Strike ends RTD bus strike ends as drivers and yard crew sign deal
After a 36 day stoppage, Southern California Rapid Transit District directors vote 6 to 4 to approve a three year contract with striking mechanics and yard service workers. Full service resumes today as 760000 commuters seek alternative transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California Rapid Transit District
RTD
Baxter Ward
Byron Cook
Ported Thhat
RTC
Amalgamated Transit Union
ATU
Jerome Long
Long
Los Angeles officers testify before grand jury in matter
Independent 21 year police veteran Patty Nearst and ex-fiance Steven Weed testify separately before the grand jury. Compton police chief is referenced in the report. Warnings on sex-hormone labels are ordered more strongly. Fuel oil imports rise 16.7 percent over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Aaues
Compton
Page
Patty Nearst
Steven Weed
Page A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alston
Phate
Dodger
Walter Alston
L.B
Ralph Hinman Jr
PUC
Cal
Damascus
Associated Press
Mage AG
America
Rob Cranston
D.C. Street
Tiara Brock
Queen of Angels Hospital
CAL Comics
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!