Carter launches national tour with politics and policy
President Carter begins a three day trip with a Detroit lunch roundtable on urban problems and unemployment then Des Moines to speak at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. He will pick up Sen. Hubert Humphrey in Minneapolis en route and stay at the Woodrow Diehl farm in Indianola Iowa before returning Sunday.
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Assistant to Ag secretary Richard Meyer resigns
Richard Meyer, assistant secretary for marketing at the Agriculture Department, resigns after refusing to halt lobbying as an individual against a federal 160 acre limit for reclamation farms in California's Imperial Valley. He arranged meetings at the White House and Capitol Hill. the White House accepted the resignation after discussions with Secretary Bergland. Meyer's family owns about 2,000 acres near Brawley, California.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Kills Six in Mississippi
A chartered Convair 240 carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in swampy woods near Gillsburg Mississippi, killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and five others. Survivors include Allen Collins Gary Rossington Artimus Pyle and others. victims include Steve Gaines Cassie Gaines Dean Kilpatrick Walter McCrearey and John Grey. The crash occurred after the flight from Greenville South Carolina to Baton Rouge Louisiana ran out of fuel.
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Ten Marines killed in Mindoro helicopter crash
Ten American Marines died when a CH53 helicopter crashed during amphibious exercises on Mindoro island, central Philippines. Dozens were injured as rescue teams and U.S. Seventh Fleet units prepared medical evacuation. the exercise began Oct 9 with about 5,000 Marines involved.
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Regents reject faculty bid to raise UC admissions standards
UC regents vote 7-5 against a faculty plan to raise admission standards, risking minority enrollment. President Saxon cites a need for a controlled experiment while proposing a separate program to safeguard minority entrants. In finance moves, Saxon seeks a 9.3 percent salary rise for senior faculty to align with national peers.
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Richard Hanna pleads innocent to bribery charges
Former Rep. Richard T. Hanna pleaded innocent to a 40 count indictment alleging he conspired from 1967 to 1974 to aid South Korean agents by accepting gifts and cash to influence legislation. Trial set for January 9 with prosecutors estimating a three week case.
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CPSC allows untreated sleepwear for small children
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 4-0 to drop chemical treatment requirements for sleepwear fabrics. Pajamas under size 1 may be sold without flame retardant chemicals as fabrics themselves meet safety standards. Chairman Byington said the rule change may alter protection slightly but serves the public interest.
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California Extended Forecast Sunday Through Tuesday
Northern California sees partial cloudiness in the north with fair dry conditions overall. Central California remains fair with coastal fog at night and morning, slight warming across regions. Southern deserts rise to 78 86 in Owens Valley and 80s to 90s inland with mild nights. coastal mountains stay sunny and windy in spots with temperatures high 70s to 80s inland.
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Vance recalls South Africa envoy Bowdler for consultations
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance orders Ambassador William Bowdler recalled to Washington from Johannesburg for consultations after the Vorster crackdown. The move follows pressure from the Congressional Black Caucus to recall Bowdler and push sanctions, while relations chill over detentions of dissidents. Bowdler expected back briefly before returning to his post.
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Boeing returns to talks with striking mechanics
Boeing negotiators and the striking aero mechanics plan to meet today with federal mediator Pete Horn after a Thursday session Horn called productive. The union accuses Boeing of prolonging the strike by publishing its contract offer. Boeing says reports misstate the offer as 3 percent and clarifies it as 11 percent. About 23,000 workers began the strike on Oct. 4.
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Talks on energy package recessed after conferees reach accord
House and Senate conferees recessed after agreeing on a major weatherization program valued in the billions. The 47 member panel reached terms on funding to help Americans weatherize homes and save energy as Congress plans for adjournment and a January 17 resumption of the next session. A separate Ethics hearing featured a former South Korean CIA agent linking influence buying to Washington power centers.
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