Carter loses water projects clash amid Senate reversal
In a major setback for President Carter, the Senate voted 65 to 24 to restore funding for 18 of 19 proposed water projects after he urged reevaluation. The decision signals congressional support to fund most projects, despite Carter's veto threats and a $525 million Auburn Dam in Cranston’s state.
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Opponent Voices Rainmaking Opposition In Lompoc Valley
Edward J. Mang cattle rancher south of Lompoc leads opposition to cloud seeding, arguing aircraft disturb rain clouds and could prompt grounded air traffic. He cites past efforts to halt cloud seeding in Riverside County and notes potential legal actions over weather modification.
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Legal shadow over water reservoir
The Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District faces potential liability for a 6.5 million gallon reservoir repair bill estimated at 30 000 to 50 000 dollars. The board will gather more information via a field trip and other means amid questions about who bears responsibility for the leak and engineer duties.
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Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District
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Hanafi leader freed without bond after siege ends
After 39 hours of terror in Washington, Hanafi chief Hamaas Abdul Khaalis is released without bond as part of a bargain that frees 134 hostages and ends the standoff. Ambassadors from three Muslim nations helped negotiate, while police prepare arraignments for Khaalis' 11 followers.
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Carter thanks officials and ambassadors for Hanafi siege handling
President Carter expressed personal thanks to city officials and to the ambassadors of Iran Pakistan and Egypt for their superb handling of the Hanafi Muslim siege that ended peacefully. He noted he would send letters to the ambassadors and commended Washington Police Chief Maurice Cullinane and Mayor Walter Washington for averting a bloodbath. The remarks came at a White House dinner with James Callaghan.
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