Peru hit by strong 7.5 quake in Lima reports say
UPI notes a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Lima at 9 28 a m local time triggering mass evacuation and power cuts. Observers warn of potential heavy damage and casualties if populated areas were affected, comparing to May 30 1970 quake that killed about 67000.
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Lima
Peru
UPI
Caracas
Cajigal Seismographical Observatory
U.S. National Earthquake Information Service
Golden
Colo
California lawmakers tout bill ending pension ripoff
In a four day special session lawmakers voted 71 to 0 in the Assembly and 27 to 1 in the Senate to repeal early retirement bonuses for lawmakers and cut Governor Reagan's pension from about 33 000 to 18 000 a year. The measure also extends survivor benefits to widows of retiring legislators. Governor Reagan is expected to sign the AB7 bill within days.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Ronald Reagan
Assembly
Senate
Reagan
Clyde Walthall
Walthall
George Deukmejian
Long Beach
Leo T. McCarthy
San Francisco
Omer L. Rains
Ventura
Doggie in window still for sale despite high costs
A stray dog at the Lompoc animal shelter costs at least 7.95 for the dog plus 40 for neutering or 35 for spaying and license and rabies fees. City and county license minimums differ, with changes coming to a revised ordinance. Shelter sales fell from typical 20–50 monthly to six in September, sparking complaints about fees and licensing.
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Vaughn Proctor
Central Avenue
Sam Roback
Bernard Gustitus
Lompoc
Gustitus
Energy tax and refund idea sparks public response in Washington
The administration weighs energy conservation measures including a refundable 20 to 30 cent per gallon gasoline fee with a $100 annual rebate. The plan aims to reward energy thrift, fund insulation credits, and push large users to adopt conservation programs, with mixed public reaction and questions on implementation.
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Commerce Department
FEA
John Sawhill
Washington
Roger Sant
San Francisco
Sawhill
White House
Nixon asks Sirica to excuse him from trial
Former President Richard Nixon formally asked Judge Sirica to excuse him from testifying at the Watergate cover-up trial due to ill health. Subpoenas for Nixon's testimony were filed under seal as the judge reviewed them while jurors were being questioned.
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Nixon
Sirica
Washington
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
John J. Sirica
Herbert J. Miller Jr
Ford
Miller
Richard A. Moore
Moore
White House
Leon Jaworski
Water importation debate stirs county plan revision
County officials spar over a draft claim that state project water is inevitable. Consultants and local water districts discuss alternatives while dismissing a single path. Officials urge keeping desalination and other options on the table amid mild fall weather.
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Dick Praul
Youth burglars subdued by resident held on charges
Two 14-year-old runaways were taken into custody on burglary charges after an irate homeowner wrestled one youth to submission and police recovered a 9mm Luger and ammo near the arrest in the 100 block of South N Street. Police linked the weapon to a prior home theft at Floyd Southern’s residence on Airport Avenue.
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Lompoc
Nicholas Gonzales
South E St
Nick, Jr
Walden Cooper
Ron Driesbach
Glenn Otten
Floyd Southern
Airport Ave
South N Street
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Dave Carver
Roback
Federal Energy Administration
John Dean
John N. Mitchell
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Robert C. Marcian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Washington Star-News
March of Dimes Foundation
Lompoc Hospital
Delores Herrigstad
Roberta Mitchell
Mary Bonham
Foundation
Kathy Polischuk
University of California
Lawrence Livingston Jr
Livingston and Blaney
Albert F. Reynolds
Robert Edmonston
Toups Water
Southcoast
Reynolds
Robert Sherman
Goleta County
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