State GOP ponders Nixon pardon timing at California meeting
At the California Republican convention in Anaheim the Nixon Ford pardon loomed as an undercurrent. Party leaders called the timing poor yet said the political pain would be temporary. Executives and candidates debated the impact on campaigns while two resolutions praising Ford failed in committee.
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Anaheim
Republican State Central Committee
Ford
Nixon
Luce
Dixon Arnett
Redwood City
Robert Badhan
Newport Beach
Probe sought on FPC gas price protection
Rep. John E. Moss urged Congress and the Justice Department to probe a GAO report criticizing the Federal Power Commission for failing to protect natural gas users from overcharges. The GAO says FPC used rate setting improperly and violated conflict of interest and disclosure rules, while Nassikas defends emergency procedures.
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FPC
Washington
UPI
John E. Moss
D-Calif
Congress
Justice Department
General Accounting Office
Federal Power Commission
Moss
GAO
Commission
John N. Nassikas
United States
Last American POW slated for release on Wednesday
The last known American prisoner of war in Indochina, Emmett Kay, 47, of Honolulu, will be released Wednesday. He will be flown from Sam Neua to Wattay airport in Vientiane, ending 496 days in captivity. Kay’s transfer will be witnessed by his wife and overseen by U.S. and Lao officials, with health checks possible at Clark Air Base if needed.
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UPI
Indochina
Emmett Kay
Honolulu
Hawaii
Pathet Lao
Sam Neua
Wattay
Joint Commission
Laos
Col
Pradit Thaingtham
Kay
Commission
Soukane
Clark Air Force Base
Philippines
Bursitis rises in Santa Barbara area says Dr Eckel
Dr. David Eckel of Anderson Chiropractic notes a marked rise in bursitis cases in the Santa Barbara area. He explains bursitis as inflammation of the joint capsule with possible calcium deposits and potential progression to arthritis or a frozen joint. He urges chiropractic examination and treatment and announces a free public lecture starting Sept 18 at the Lompoc office.
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David Eckel
Anderson Chiropractic
Santa Barbara
Lompoc
Dr. Eckel
Eckel
E. Ocean Ave
Republican truth squads to challenge Brown in governor race
GOP lawmakers announce Accountability 74 to track Edmund G Brown Jr statements. Up to 20 Republican legislators will tour the state to publicize alleged inconsistencies. Assemblyman Dixon Arnett will lead efforts to gain editorial support for Houston I Flournoy.
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Anaheim
Houston I. Flournoy
Truth Squad
Accountability 74
Brown
Badham
Officer blamed for blowing up jet during hijack bid
Police blamed a disgruntled ranger officer for the Sunday bombing of Air Vietnam Flight 706 over Phan Rang killing 78 aboard. Le Due Tan, 34, a lieutenant recently demoted from captain, led three men in the attack after boarding in a paratroop major disguise amid a Da Nang to Saigon flight.
Commuter Cars Begin Underwater BART Runs
Spaceage rail cars of BART began commuter service through an earthquake proof 3.6 mile underwater tunnel linking Oakland and San Francisco. Trains operate every 12 minutes on 71 miles of track, with inaugurations attended by mayors including Joseph Alioto and Abraham Beame. An axle brake stuck on one car during the Oakland stop.
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Oakland
UPI
Bay Area
San Francisco
America
BART
Joseph Alioto
New York
Abraham Beame
Oakland West
Daily export reporting starts to curb grain shipments
Washington reports large exports must be notified daily to the U S government beginning this week to prevent depletion of agricultural supplies. Exports of 100000 tons or more of wheat corn grain sorghum soybeans or soybean meal require daily notices with penalties for violations. Critics cite loopholes allowing two 50000 ton contracts or split orders under 100000 tons to avoid reporting.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
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Moore
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