Water panel closes six hour meeting on pricing and equity
Santa Barbara County subcommittee finished its 18th and final session drafting recommendations on state water pricing allocation and financing. The panel led by T F Van Natta weighed cost distribution under a Railroad Ticket system and eyed mitigation for historic tax inequities affecting Lompoc while opposing direct agricultural subsidies.
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U S Soviet arms talks to resume in Geneva in May
The United States and the Soviet Union plan a Geneva meeting in early May to continue strategic arms talks and to discuss the Middle East. A Moscow press conference by Andrei Gromyko warned of substantial policy differences while noting renewed cooperation in non disarmament discussions.
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Vance reports Moscow talks failed on arms limits
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance told London officials there was no progress in Moscow on constraints for strategic weapons with the Soviet Union. He warned President Carter would resist raising arms programs, while Soviet FM Gromyko called proposals one sided and unsafe for communism. Vance planned further talks with Schmidt Callaghan and will brief Paris. Geneva talks set for May include Middle East issues.
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Coast Guard Rescues Four From Missing Sloop Geisha
A Coast Guard cutter rescued all four crewmembers from the missing 35 foot sloop Geisha after a two day search 65 miles southwest of Point Conception. The vessel was towed toward Santa Barbara by Cutter Venturous with the crew resting aboard and transferred to Cutter Point Judith for the tow. The Geisha was found by Coast Guard aircraft late Wednesday after radioing a distress signal Monday night in heavy seas. Onboard were owner Allen H. Allen 39 of Novato Pat Dajack 35 Mathew Moorehouse 39 and Richard Krough with unknown home.
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Economy rebounds in February signaling recovery
The Commerce Department reports a 0.4 percent rise in leading economic indicators and a 1.8 percent increase in new factory production in February, upward from January declines. Officials warn gains may stall without congressional stimulus including 50 dollar tax rebates, stressing timely government spending. Winds turn westerly with mild temperatures expected.
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Senate delays tax rebate until mid April after Easter recess
Senate Democratic Leader Byrd said no action on Carter’s $50 per person tax rebate until after the Easter recess ending mid April. Baker agreed time is short and supporters’ interest wanes amid Carter water project cutoffs. A separate $4 billion public works jobs bill is also delayed over water treatment plant funding dispute.
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Flight recorders to aid Pan Am KLM crash inquiry
Spanish air force will ship flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the runway collision tragedy to Washington for analysis. NTSB chief Haley says readouts start Monday and voices of crews may be identified with help from Pan American and KLM crews. Remains of victims will be identified after bodies are released and flown to Dover AFB.
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Jobless pay extension compromise okayed
House and Senate negotiators reached a seven month extension for extra unemployment benefits through Oct 31, 1977. The measure preserves 13 additional weeks for the unemployed in 31 states and Puerto Rico, with benefits continuing through Jan 31, 1978 for those already enrolled.
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