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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1977

Page

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Sohio seeks two tanker berths at Long Beach port

Sohio announced it wants only two Alaskan oil tanker berths in Long Beach, citing pollution credit limits for rerouted crude. After AQMD hearings, a December 28 vote on air permits will decide approval. port officials still plan three, possibly four, berths at Pier 1 to handle Valdez crude via the trans Alaska pipeline.

Sohio L.B John Sheehan Atendard O41 Ohio Long Beach Sohia South ‘Coast ‘Air Quality Management District AQMD Ednesday Janu Ary Donald Bright Port of Bright Sohlo Pier 1

Senate ends 37 hour filibuster over gas plan compromise

The Senate adjourned after a 37 hour filibuster without a vote on natural gas legislation. A compromise brokered by Senator Byrd and Senator Jackson would blend deregulation with federal controls, raising wellhead prices from 1.45 to 2.03 and expanding which gas qualifies for higher prices. The move aims to break a nine day impasse and proceed to floor consideration of the Jackson proposal amid ongoing talks with opponents and supporters.

Washington Senate Carter Jackson James B. Pearson R-Kan Lloyd Bentsen Texas Byrd James Abourezk Ilibister Bhut

Admiral Moorer warns on Panama Canal threat by USSR

Admiral Moorer told the House committee that the Soviet Union could gain indirect control of the Panama Canal if a treaty hands operation to Panama by 2000, urging the U.S. to retain ownership and control. Air Force Gen. George Brown called the canal zone a colonial remnant, favoring turnover to Panama to ease tensions. The Los Angeles Times reported FBI scrutiny of three men tied to treaty talks amid allegations of transcripts and blackmail.

Washington Soviet Union Panama Canal Canal Panama Foumder Military Joint Chiefs of Staff Panama, Canal Adm Thomas Hie Moorer House International Relations Committee Canal Zone Air Force George Brown Joint Chiefs Latin America Panana Jos Angeles U.S. Army Omar Torrijos Torrijos U.S

Fla execution delayed again for Speakelink case

A federal appeals court stayed John A Speakelink's execution until October pending a hearing on his plea to overturn his death sentence. Florida officials sought dismissal of appeals as stalling and the governor’s sign-off is required after an automatic reprieve.

Tallahassee Fla John A. Speakelink Florida Robert Shevim U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Spenkelink Shevin Buena ‘Park Calif Speakelink Reubin Askew US District Court William Stafford California Stafford Askew Europe

Japanese hijackers win demands in exchange for hostages

Japan agreed to meet hijackers demands for six million dollars and release of nine prisoners for more than 150 hostages aboard a JAL jet in Dacca. Two Americans and others freed within hours. several Americans named, including Karabian and Gabriel, with the threat of executions if terms not met. Japan stated it would be impossible to free all prisoners in time, while Bangladesh airport sources noted the deadline passed.

Dacca Bangladesh Red Army Japan ‘Air Lines Tokyo JAL Carole Karabian California Walter Karabian Monterey Park Krueger Karabian Los Angeles Sacramento John Gabriel Montebello Agnes Gabriel Garfield Bank Sen Hubert Humphey Othé Takeo Fukuda Japan

Carter to hold second news conference today

Washington sources say President Carter will convene his second news conference in eight days at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The brief session aims to address key political issues and attract major network coverage from CBS and NBC.

Washington Carter

United Way vs AID clash over charity cost figures

United Way and AID clash over percentage of charitable dollars used for overhead and services. AID claims United Way keeps about 26 percent, versus United Way officials citing 7.4 percent fundraising and 1.5 percent management, totaling 18.9 percent. They defend program spending, note Red Cross receives 21 percent of income and that the data covers different periods and allocations.

United Way AID Marvin Tincher ATD Weschauit American Red Cross Red Cross

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