Drilling leases draw few oil company bids
Offshore oil leases off Southern California drew limited interest with only 70 of 231 tracts receiving bids. The sale is projected to net under 438 million, far below Interior Department hopes, amid legal challenges and political opposition from California authorities and ecology groups.
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California Marijuana Law Shift Draws Cautious Review
Lawmen outline how the new California pot law allows citation and a $100 first offense fine for simple possession while smoking or possession remains punishable. Officials warn of unknowns in enforcement, with details on paraphernalia, expungement after two years, and felony penalties for quantities over an ounce.
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Collins first official candidate for City Council
Earl Duane Collins of W North Ave is the first official entrant in the Lompoc City Council race. He filed papers with City Clerk Wilma Thomas with a petition containing the required signatures.
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Moore requests guilty plea in Ford assassination case
Sara Jane Moore, 45, told U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti she willingly and knowingly attempted to murder President Ford outside the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. She said there comes a time to answer to oneself and peace with her conscience. Her plea change came before a planned trial on Sept. 22.
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NATO agrees to 1000 US warheads cut if Soviets remove 1700 tanks
NATO nations outline a trade: the United States would withdraw 1000 of its 7200 tactical nuclear warheads in Western Europe and pull back 29000 of 300000 Western troops in exchange for 1700 Soviet tanks and 68000 Soviet troops from Eastern Europe. The plan, backed by Kissinger, aims to move stalled Vienna talks and establish parity in central Europe. The proposal awaits Soviet response at Vienna talks resuming January 26 after a December recess.
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Modest tax relief bill faces presidential veto
Senate Finance Committee plans a $6.4 billion tax relief bill that President Ford vows to veto unless it includes a dollar for dollar future spending cut. After White House talks with four senators, Ford pressed for spending restraint and warned of tax increases next year if veto stands. The clash, seen as a final 1975-era showdown ahead of 1976 politics, highlights party splits over budget controls.
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Oklahoma
Stop-gap malpractice reform sparks debate and London siege ends
California lawmakers and doctors clashed over the new medical malpractice cost limits after a walkout threat while police in London ended a six day siege by capturing four IRA gunmen. Hostages were freed and one suspect named Michael Wilson remained a key figure in the probe into a spate of bombings and a high profile murder.
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