Firefighters' Union May Seek Charges Against County
The AFL-CIO Firefighters' Union may urge the district attorney to file civil or criminal charges against county officials over stalled contract talks and alleged Brown Act violations. Union President Michael Bennett met with District Attorney Stanley Roden. no charges were requested at that time. The union contends the county administration acted unilaterally by lengthening the work week and holding closed sessions, while a $4 million damage suit against supervisors and others remains pending. A Jan. 12 hearing on whether negotiations should resume is planned, with Deputy County Counsel Bruce Dodds likely to be sworn in as a Superior Court judge.
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Bilandic chosen acting mayor of Chicago
Chicago selects alderman Michael Bilandic to become acting mayor after Daley's death a 45 to 2 vote with 20 votes over the required majority. Wilson Frost opposed, tied to racial tensions, and Frost's backers conceded the outcome amid deal talk and political wrangling.
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Frost
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Kenneth Sain
US posts record 906 million trade deficit in November
The Commerce Department reports a record 906 million U S trade deficit for November as imports rise 1 percent to 10 5 billion led by petroleum and foods while exports fall about 1 percent to 9 6 billion due to weaker farm shipments. For the year the gap widens to 5 billion. Weather notes: low clouds cooler Wednesday with highs 62 to 67. Tides listed.
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China Offers Path to Normalize U S Ties if Taiwan Policy Shifts
Tokyo based Kyodo News quotes Chen Yi-sung, Chinese official on a world tour, saying the United States could normalize relations with China next year if it withdraws moral support for the Nationalist regime in Taiwan. He argues China prefers a peaceful Taiwan solution but will use force if needed.
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Thumbprint on will envelope ties Dummar to Hughes estate
Nevada officials report Melvin Dummar’s left thumbprint found on the outer envelope of Howard Hughes will. Seven fingerprints on the envelope include six unidentified prints and Dummar’s. FBI tests pending to confirm authenticity and possible Hughes handwriting. Court hearings on the $2.5 billion estate postponed with ongoing investigations.
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Seven hurt in three traffic accidents report
Seven persons were injured, one seriously, in three separate collisions. A 17 year old Buellton woman five months pregnant was the most seriously hurt, with her unborn baby not in immediate danger. Monica Trancoso Puckett was transferred to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara with a head injury. The accident occurred when Ross McCamey distracted, hitting a truck trailer on Avenue of the Flags in Buellton. In Lompoc area, three cars collided at Lompoc Casmalia and Rucker roads injuring Francis Robledo, Lawrence Gibb, and Jerry Kale with leg, arm, forehead, and leg injuries. A third minor crash at H Street and Pine Avenue injured Bill Mac Robertson and Belle Adeling Anderson.
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Calle Nueve
Mission Hills
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E. Cherry Ave
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E. Locust Ave
Robertson
Vandenberg Air Force Base Hospital
Anderson
Carter names Mondale chief of staff in new White House plan
President-elect Jimmy Carter announced Walter Mondale will serve as his chief of staff as he outlines an economic package likely to include tax cuts. The plan emphasizes a work opportunity program to reduce unemployment and signals unprecedented Cabinet sessions before inauguration. Carter spoke with Governor Hugh Carey and Mayor Abraham Beame on New York’s economic issues.
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New York
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New York City
Abraham Beame
Oil spill from Liberian tanker threatens three states
A 20 mile oil slick from the grounded tanker Olympic Games on the Delaware River threatens New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware shores. About 133,500 gallons spilled from 17 million gallons carried as oil. 50,000 gallons contained in booms. Creeks feeding the river and beaches at Paulsboro New Jersey and Claymont Delaware affected. Cleanup may take weeks with Coast Guard and EPA involvement.
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Kenneth G. Wiman
Glouchester
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Ford rejects CAB ruling on changing overseas air routes
President Ford rejects a CAB decision to extend and reroute overseas flights citing foreign policy concerns. He returns the trans Atlantic route plan for a revised decision by Sept 1 1977, urging a system that serves public interests and U.S. carriers' competitiveness.
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Earthquake tremor rattles central Italy with brief panic
A predawn quake of magnitude 3.7 struck Macerata area 108 miles northeast of Rome causing residents to flee briefly but causing no damage or injuries. It followed two similar tremors the previous day, 3.5 and 3.8, with no reported harm.
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