Nuclear power debate eyed in California Assembly
In Sacramento a three bill package on nuclear power would ban new plants until waste disposal and reuse methods improve, plus study underground reactor feasibility. Assemblyman Warren called passage unlikely with unions pressing Democrats and industry backing Republicans amid lingering ballot initiative contrasts.
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Surprise storm hits Southern California mountains and roads
A weekend storm drenched Southern California bringing up to three inches of snow in the mountains above 4000 feet and local floods in low-lying San Fernando Valley intersections. CHP escorted vehicles on I 5 and Route 14. power outages hit Bell Glendale Maywood Hawthorne Covina. heavy rain slowed traffic on Hollywood and Golden State Freeways. Meanwhile prosecutors in Steven Soliah's bank robbery trial plan to present evidence tying him to SLA linked holdup through items from his shared San Francisco apartment with Patricia Hearst.
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Skidmore Dorm Fire Claims Student, 40 Hurt
A three story Wilmarth Hall blaze at Skidmore College killed Jody Smith 20 of Harrisburg Pa. and injured at least 40 others including Joanne Handler 18. Thirty would later be treated for smoke inhalation with 23 admitted and 70 examined for shock or injuries. The fire origin was suspected on the first floor.
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Sunny Jim Callaghan becomes Britain's new prime minister
James Callaghan, 64, wins the Labour leadership vote 176 to 137 to become Britain's 69th prime minister. He succeeds Harold Wilson, vows a televised address, and aims to steady an economy with 18 percent inflation, 12.5 million unemployed, and a weak pound.
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Prince Sihanouk Resigns as Cambodia’s Chief of State
Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as Cambodia’s chief of state in a Bangkok monitored radio broadcast. He vows to remain a loyal supporter of the Cambodian people and revolution, with Khieu Samphan praising his legacy. A statue is planned and an $8,000 annual pension to be provided.</s>
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Court denies Calley hearing
Washington UPI The Supreme Court denied a hearing to former Army Lt William L Calley Jr convicted by court martial for the 1968 My Lai massacre of 22 South Vietnamese civilians The ruling upheld a Fifth Circuit decision rejecting his claims of unfair trial He argued publicity harmed him He has been free on bond awaiting civilian appeals and the Army plans parole on return to military custody.
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Sadat Withdraws Soviet Naval Rights in Egypt
Paris report says Egyptian President Anwar Sadat canceled Soviet navy access to Egyptian ports and warned of a dangerous situation if the USSR bases in Libya. The move follows Sadat’s March 14 decision to end Egypt’s friendship treaty with Russia as relations soured over weapons and debt payments.
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CRA endorses Reagan bid at California convention
The California Republican Assembly with 10000 volunteers backed Ronald Reagan for president by about 260 to 15 at its convention in San Jose. Rep. Crane said Reagan would have fired Kissinger if president, while Sadat warned of Soviet moves if Moscow gains Libya. Franjieh resignation was urged to end Lebanon’s civil war.
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Auto industry sees effects of walkout
Detroit based reports show the three day Teamsters strike ending Saturday will ripple through the auto industry for at least a week. American Motors and General Motors had planned plant closures affecting about 20,000 workers but AMC kept plants open and GM adjusted plans as parts resumed flow. AMC canceled closings in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Brampton, while GM moved 2,300 workers at the Flint Chevrolet truck plant back to full shifts and kept Pontiac plant shutdowns limited to Friday with uncertain restart timing.
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