Carter energy tax plan advances despite changes
The House Ways and Means Committee shaped President Carter's energy tax plan, removing a gasoline tax hike and ecofriendly car break, while adding rebates and shifts to push conservation. The bill forecasts higher energy costs for Americans but rebates through tax forms, with final vote slated after recess.
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UPI
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al Ullman
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California imposes fixed sentences ending indeterminate parole era
Sacramento officials announce a new fixed sentencing law shifting California prisons from rehabilitation focus to punishment. Judges must set specific terms, ending the five to life range and often-ended parole under the indeterminate system. Officials say release dates will be clear and open, with parole policy now controlled by a new board.
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UPI
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Edmund G Brown
Brown
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Parole Board
Brown signs 14.5 billion state budget at 11:59 p.m.
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. approved a 14.52 billion state budget trimming proposed programs by 187.6 million and ending the fiscal year with a projected 2.3 billion surplus. Pay raises for state workers and university staff are noted, while many line items face cuts.
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UPI
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
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LNG pipe assurance urged by commission in California
California Lands Commission backs LNG from Alaska as one option to supply the lower 48 but doubts overland pipelines will deliver fuel. It urged Carter to back a western route if a trans Canada line sends North Slope gas to the Midwest.
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UPI
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California
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Midwest
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el Paso
United States
Canadian National Energy Board
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Kenya appeals to OAU over Somali invasion threat
Kenya urged the Organization of African Unity to halt a claimed invasion by 10,000 Somali troops aimed at northern Kenya. Kenyan Foreign Minister Munyua Waiyaki cited three incursions June 24–27 with deaths on both sides and warned Somalia seeks Greater Somalia despite Somalia denying the invasion.
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Libreville
Gabon
UPI
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Libya
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Waiyaki
Texas Supreme Court Justice Indicted for Perjury and Forgery
Travis County grand jury charges Justice Donald B. Yarbrough with forging an automobile title and lying under oath. Police tapes show Yarbrough discussing killing business associates to prevent testimony, including plans to wipe out Bill Kemp and Doug Ford. lawmakers hint at impeachment moves.
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Bill Kemp
Houston
Austin
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Kemp
Doug Ford
Rothkopf
Grand Jury
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