Veto blocks South Africa arms embargo in UN vote
The United States Britain and France vetoed a Security Council resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Africa to force its withdrawal from Namibia. The 15 member council voted 10 to 3 against the measure with Italy and Japan abstaining.
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Israelis Attack Yaroun and Beirut Amid Civil War Shelling
Palestinian communique says Israeli infantry with 60 armored vehicles captured Yaroun near the Israeli border in south Lebanon after fierce clashes. Beirut endures heavy shelling with over 200 deaths since weekend, as factions clash near key areas and a Riyadh peace accord prompts regional escalations.
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PGE forecasts bleak natural gas future for California
Pacific Gas and ElectricCo. official John A. Sproul told the California Assembly Subcommittee that without new gas supplies a large share of PGE customers will rely on alternatives. He warned 2.5 million residential customers could face curtailments by the mid-1980s despite conservation efforts.
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UAW Eyes Ford Pact Before Target on GM or Chrysler
UAW negotiators seek local agreements at three Ford plants before moving on to Chrysler or GM. Fraser said decisions hinge on Ford, as production recovery continues after a 28 day strike and only 11 of 18 plants operate. The union plans to target wage and benefits terms in line with Ford’s contract.
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Viking 2 finds no organic compounds on Mars rocks
Viking 2 reports no organic compounds in soil heated in the lander oven after scooping protected dirt from beneath a rock. Scientists caution the life question remains open as tests continue and more rocks are moved for sheltered soil analysis.
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California housing plan says costs exceed 1.5 billion
The state housing plan estimates over five years the cost to fix housing problems will top 1.5 billion dollars. Arnold Sternberg says the plan reveals harsh facts and requires heavy funding from government taxpayers and private sectors. The draft projects 1977 78 budget year costs around 317 million, including 300 million in property tax relief for low income households.
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Beirut braces as truce nears amid heavy shelling and doubts
With just over a day before a Riyadh cease fire, Beirut endures intense shelling as both sides question the accord. Leftist and Palestinian forces claim gains near Marjayoun while civilians flee, and leaders in right and left camps voice skepticism over troop levels and Syrian withdrawal.
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Rafted trio missing as vast ocean search expands
US search planes scoured 22 000 square miles of ocean west of San Francisco for three people believed adrift on a raft after the Spirit sank en route from Sausalito to Honolulu. Two survivors, Darel Miller and Nancy Perry, were rescued and aboard the Oriental Financier in good condition.
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