Gas emission rules may cut California car choice and fuel economy
General Motors executive Elliot Estes warned California air rules will push fuel use up 20 to 30 percent and limit car models by 1977. He said 1975 California cars meet stricter standards but lose mileage, with fewer engine and transmission options, and no discussion of easing the rules.
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Air Resources Board
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Estes
Edmund G. Brown Jr
California Senate advances diverse bills from Medi Cal funding to public defender
A Sacramento UPI roundup lists SB856 adding 33.5 million for Medi Cal overruns, SB311 eliminating election day holidays with a floating day off, SB661 restricting malpractice statute of limitations, SB1018 creating a state public defender office, ABS90 placing six nonattorneys on the State Bar board, AB1595 eliminating judge cautions in rape trials, and AB2134 limiting coin operated toilets in public venues.
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California Controller Warns Against Rush on Offshore Oil Leases
Kenneth Cory, California State Controller and Lands Commission chair, cautioned at the Interstate Oil Compact Commission meeting that hasty leasing of offshore oil and gas off Southern California could trigger costly court and congressional delays. He urged avoiding lease sales based on inadequate information and ignoring local objections to prevent production delays.
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Yellow Kid Weil celebrated 100th birthday with police tribute
Chicago born con artist Joseph Weil known as the Yellow Kid marked his 100th birthday at a Lake Front home event. Police presented a June 4 1918 bulletin naming Weil as head of a gang of clever con men and warning officers to watch for him. He recalled days of defrauding businessmen including a $100000 fake stock scheme at Decatur Copper Mining Co. The gathering included old friends and a cake with one candle.
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Chicago
UPI
Joseph
Yellow Kid’’ Weil
Yellow Kid
Bulletin
Tornado Strikes Colorado Springs Damages Cars and Buildings
A small tornado touched down three times in Colorado Springs damaging at least 40 cars in a shopping plaza and a bank, tearing roofs and shattering windows. Three teenage boys on a school roof were struck by lightning but were not seriously hurt and treated at a local hospital.
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Barbara Erenfeld
Colorado Springs
Colorado Rockies
Marijuana bill showdown in the California Assembly
The Assembly prepared for a showdown vote on SB9 to reduce marijuana possession penalties. The Senate bill would issue traffic ticket citations for an ounce or less and a $100 fine, with larger amounts as a misdemeanor. The effort drew Republican opposition and political risk for some Democratic backers.
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UPI
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George Moscone
San Francisco
Bruce Nestande
Anaheim
Glomar Explorer to Launch Second Sub Recovery Mission
The Glomar Explorer will head to sea on July 4 to attempt the remaining recovery of a sunken Soviet submarine. CNS cites unnamed Long Beach officials and says outfitting is underway at Pier E Berth 122 for an extensive voyage off Catalina Island and 750 miles north of Hawaii.
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Oil firms plead no contest in Western price fixing case
Four oil companies Powerine Fletcher Golden Eagle and MacMillan Ring Free Oil pleaded no contest in federal court to fixing gasoline prices for 18 months in 1970 71 across California Nevada Oregon Arizona and Washington. Sentencing set for July 18. Douglas Oil and Phillips dispute charges.
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Powerine Oil Co
Fletcher Oil and Refining Co
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Free Oil Co., Inc
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Malcolm Lucas
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Washington
John Brinsley
John Mitchell
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