Fatal crash on Central Ave leaves two drivers in collision
At about 10 am at the Central and Floradale intersection two cars collided, killing Charles A. Slavens 47 of 232 Oakridge Rd and injuring John Cruz 43 of 305 West Drive Lompoc. Slavens, a construction foreman at FCI, died on arrival. Cruz remained under intensive care. Both cars, a 1960s Impala and a late model Trans-Am, were wrecked. CHP investigates.
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Darwin Cyclone Tracy Devastates City After Warning Failure
A senior meteorologist said 20 cyclone warnings were broadcast for Darwin before Cyclone Tracy struck. The 165 mph cyclone destroyed or damaged 90 percent of the city, with 20,000 homeless and 10,000 evacuated as Australian, American, and British aid arrived. Authorities warned of disease from polluted water as relief efforts mounted.
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EPA delays clean air rules six months nationwide
The EPA postpones enforcement of indirect source controls until June 30, delaying rules that would require EPA approval for major developments like shopping centers and stadiums. Russell Train cites public debate and aims to allow congressional review while maintaining support for existing programs.
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Prison siege at Lorton ends with partial accord
Maximum security inmates holding nine guards hostage at Lorton Reformatory rejected ending their dining hall siege despite a tentative grievance accord. The agreement promises no transfers to federal prisons, better visiting hours, and a restored furlough program, as 18 inmates left the dining hall and one guard was released.
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Green and Valencia enter City Council race for special election
Two candidates filed nomination papers for the March 4 special municipal election to fill the late Sol Lefkowitz seat. Tommy Green 44 a self employed businessman and TG Realty co owner joins Joe Valencia and Eleanor Lefkowitz as early filers.
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Soviets Orbit Salyut 4 in Bid to Link with U.S. Crew
The Tass agency says Salyut 4, named Academician Sergei Korolev, is in Earth orbit with all systems normal and stations tracking it as Moscow tests orbital station design and onboard equipment. Previous flights recorded 400 experiments and 8,000 commands as cosmonauts prepared for possible docking with Apollo.
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Clark Clifford calls for full probe of CIA
Former Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford urged Congress to launch a thorough investigation of the CIA to accompany a Ford administration report on alleged illegal domestic spying. He proposed a joint congressional panel with strong staff and a large appropriation.
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