Congress Moves to Give Nixon Energy Crisis Powers
Congress moves to grant President Nixon emergency powers to manage the energy crisis including possible gasoline rationing. Senate Interior Committee approves a bill to curb outdoor lighting and fuel use while reducing some clean air rules. House approves the 789 mile trans Alaska pipeline at $4 billion over four years despite opposition.
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Extradition fight looms over two alleged mass killers
California prosecutors pledge to contest Arizona requests for extradition of Douglas Gretzler and Willie Steelman, accused of at least 17 killings. Gov. Reagan may decide the case as capital punishment sparring continues.
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UPI
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Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Death Penalty Ban
The Supreme Court let stand New York Court of Appeals ruling striking down the states limited death penalty as unconstitutional. The action preserves the 1972 ruling that capital punishment generally is cruel and unusual but leaves room for states to craft tailored statutes.
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UPI
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New York Court of Appeals
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New Claims Challenge Timeline of North American Man
Three scientists report dating stone tools in a Mexican stream bed to about 250000 years ago suggesting humans may have inhabited North America far earlier than the widely accepted 12000 year timeline. They caution about conflicting geological and archaeological evidence and note the absence of human bones. The tools include spear points knives and scrapers found with animal bones.
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UPI
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Washington State University
Fryxell
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Virginia Stee
McIntyre
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Geological Society of America
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Europe
Court to rule on Reagan welfare plan bypassing legislature
The 3rd District Court of Appeal will rule within a week on whether the Reagan administration can implement a new welfare plan without legislative approval. The case affects 500,000 California recipients as federal control begins Jan 1.
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UPI
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Leonard Friedman
California
John L. Burton
San Francisco
Alaska oil pipeline Set to flow south by 1977
The Prudhoe Bay oil field will not start flowing south before 1977. A $3.6 billion, 789 mile pipeline will carry about two million barrels daily, supplying roughly 12 percent of US oil needs. Construction awaits approval despite House backing. Environmental challenges could delay work for 60 days after law passage. About 6,000 workers to build it over three years. Pipeline stockpiled in Valdez, Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay.
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UPI
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Fairbanks
Karabian Announces Bid for California Attorney General
Democratic Assemblyman Walter Karabian, who voted for the death penalty with mixed emotions and supports marijuana legalization, becomes the first major public figure to announce a run for state attorney general. He vows to be the attorney for the people in Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento news conferences.
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