California Board Rejects Creation Theory in Science Texts
The California Board of Education narrowly rejected a motion to require a generalized theory of creation in science books. The panel reaffirmed using Darwin's theory, downgraded to speculation, while placing creationist ideas in history texts. Proponents vow to fight, warning teachers and parents of continued opposition.
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Senate Remapping Stalls as Assembly Plans Faster Action
In Sacramento the senate reapportionment fight stalls amid accusations of racism and internal clashes. Assembly leader Kenneth Meade outlines a forthcoming plan aimed at boosting Democratic seats from 29 to at least 33 while Senate plans seek to preserve a party split.
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Violence in Northern Ireland Claims Police Life
Gunmen and security forces clashed late Thursday in Northern Ireland. A uniformed officer was fatally shot at Donaghmore, the 40th police death this year and 718th since mid 1969. Northern Ireland Secretary William Whitelaw warned of a ruthless crackdown on bombers and snipers.
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UPI
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Pentagon Papers defense challenges secrecy claims in L A trial
In Los Angeles the defense pursues the theme that top government officials divulged much of the Papers and analysts found the leaks harmless. They continue cross examining Brig. Gen. Paul F. Gorman, a Pentagon officer seen as the key witness against Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo.
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UPI
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Pentagon
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Community events and meetings in Lompoc and area
Neighborhood calendar lists senior social and game days at Retired Citizens Hospitality House with Friday arts classes for February, plus a Moose Lodge BBQ Dance to support hospital funds. Also a ham and bacon shoot fundraiser, a Kiwanis Sweetheart Dinner Dance, a Symphony of Fashions fashion show, a guest concert by UCL Chamber Singers, a Vandenberg Base tour, and IRS tax-law talks at the Lions Inn.
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North F St
Lincoln man cleared after auto license mix up
Timothy ONeill Benson learned his Nebraska license was suspended for a San Diego crash none could tie him to. The California judgment was misapplied to his records, and after a costly legal effort, investigators promised to correct the mistaken suspension.
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UPI
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Benson
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Nebraska
Spencer
Sioux City
Iowa
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William Peterson
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California
Timothy Benson
Ruckleshaus defends plan to cut LA driving sharply
EPA chief William D. Ruckleshaus argues his January proposal to restrict Los Angeles driving by 80 percent for half the year could shut the city down and urges flexibility to adjust the Clean Air Act. He notes Bay Area likely needs controls on transportation but not full rationing. In separate item, Stanley Craske retires from Spingham Village Council after a long service since 1933.
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UPI
Federal
Environmental Protection
Los Angeles
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Environmental Protection Agency
California Newspaper Publishers’ Association
EPA
West German dollar crisis stirs mixed expert caution
West Germany denies worry over a multibillion dollar currency crunch as the Bundesbank buys dollars to prop up the dollar amid heavy selling by European and Japanese banks. Analysts warn continued intervention risks inflation and note nationwide gold and foreign currency hold is $25 billion.
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