Carter attacks oil industry as energy fight widens
President Carter berated oil and gas companies calling their profits a ripoff as energy legislation falters in Congress. He urged consumer support to pressure negotiators over plans to curb prices and boost supplies while warning of profiteering and industry influence on policy. He cited industry control of uranium and coal stakes and signaled possible divestiture debates.
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Legislators sue over Panama canal treaties challenge
A group of lawmakers and four state attorneys general filed suit in the Supreme Court against President Carter and Secretary of State Vance. They seek to uphold Congress's exclusive right to dispose of federal property and contest executive-branch negotiations with Panama without House and Senate votes. Carter said he would meet Torrijos to clarify treaty meaning.
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Fire station bids exceed forecasts in Santa Barbara
Bids for a new Santa Barbara Fire Station at 118 Sons St run about 20 percent over the $350000 estimate with Don Greene Contractors Inc submitting the low bid at 423750 and J W Bailey Co close behind at 426000. City Council will decide October 18 on awarding the contract as planners consider plan alterations to align with funding. Construction should start within a month of award and finish in about a year replacing 5000 square feet with a 7000 square foot facility to ease cramped quarters.
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Supreme Court weighs Bakke race in medical school case
The Supreme Court moves the Bakke case to private conference to decide if state medical schools may consider race to address past discrimination. Allan Bakke, a white applicant, argues his admission was blocked by minority quotas at UC Davis. Attorneys for both sides emphasize that the facts are central as justices probe precedent and equal protection implications.
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Warren Burger
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Pasadena
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Weather outlook with dense fog and mild temperatures
Dense fog and low clouds affect night to mid morning periods with sunny afternoons through Friday. Temperatures mostly hold steady with highs mostly in the 70s to low 80s and nights in the upper 50s to low 60s. Friday tides include high 6.2 feet at 11 13 a.m. and lows around 1.2 feet, 0.4 feet later. Unrelated note mentions a warning to Mayor Charlotte Benton about driving an electric car in rain.
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SYRWCD Vows to Defend Water Rights Amid Coastal Pressure
Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District officials warn against south coast moves to tap Santa Ynez River water. Stanley C. Hatch, Goleta and district counsel, says such efforts will fail and trigger lengthy litigation. Panelists at Santa Barbara City College discuss regional water shortages and costing issues.
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Water Crisis Update
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Santa Barbara
Americans Win 1977 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The 1977 Nobel prize in medicine was awarded to three American doctors for hormone research. Rosalyn Yalow of the VA Hospital New York City, Roger Guillemin of Saik Institute San Diego, and Andrew V. Schally of New Orleans shared the award for their work on peptide hormones and radioimmunoassays. The prize carries 145000 dollars and marks a landmark in endocrinology and brain hormone research.
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Saik Institute
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New Orleans
Yalow
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Royal Academy of Sciences
Shuttle Enterprise completes key test flight at Edwards Air Force Base
The Enterprise performed a 330 mph dive toward the Mojave desert in a high speed approach test. After reaching 20,536 feet and a 22 degree glide path, the craft landed on a dry lake bed at 212 mph. One more test remains before final flight preparations.
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Mojave Desert
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Joe Engle
Huntsville
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