Doomsday quake forecast for San Francisco in 1976
A National Science Foundation briefing unveils a scenario by Haas and White predicting a major San Francisco quake could kill about 8,750 people injure 22,000 and leave 500,000 homeless. The three year study argues against relocating the city and recommends converting high risk zones into parks.
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UPI
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Lioglet J’ane
Colorado
Eugene Haas
Geogre
Gilbert F. White
National Science Foundation
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White
Golden Gate
Grant Avenue
Market Street
California Senate passes transit plan and raises aid for disabled
Gov signs bill lowering free flu vaccine age to 60 while a loophole allowing salaries and pensions for seven officials is closed. Senate backs rapid transit from San Fernando Valley to San Pedro Long Beach Harbor in a split vote. Finance Welfare panel approves 190 million cost of living increase for aged blind and disabled Californians. Other actions include hearing aid examiner rule, foster care revamp, and new studies on marijuana and cocaine effects.
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United Press International
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Los Angeles
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Tiburon
Gregorio
San Mateo
Richardson
Arcadia
Lightning strikes kill boy at Central Park game
An 8 year old boy was killed and a 13 year old girl critically injured when a lightning bolt hit a maple tree near a children’s softball game in Central Park. The storm dumped half an inch of rain in 10 minutes as educators guided children to shelter.
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New York City
Great Lawn
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Teller warns on race for power after H bomb legacy
Dr. Edward Teller, famed as the Father of the H-bomb, retires but vows to press on with his views on science in the US and Russia. He warns that Russia will control the future if American youth abandon science, complains of declining student interest, critiques politicians on energy funding, and recalls past stances on arms and safety.
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UPI
Edward Teller
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Teller
University of California
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Nelson Rockefeller
Defense
James Schlesinger
Germany
Brown seeks accord on public bargaining bill in California
Gov. Edmund G Brown Jr pressed negotiations over SB275 to unify a wide public sector bargaining measure affecting 1.5 million workers. He met behind closed doors with labor and management, aiming to enable all state and local employees to unionize and bargain, with committee delays and amendments provoking mixed reactions.
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Sacramento
UPI
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California
Miniskirt judge on trial in Los Angeles case
Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge Noel Cannon, 48, faces removal to the state Supreme Court after charges of wilful misconduct and lack of emotional control. The deputy AG urged ouster while Cannon’s attorney blamed overwork and human limits. a decision was awaited in weeks.
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Robert Fifth
Noel Cannon
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Cannon
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