Arson Blamed as California Fires Rage Across State
Arson blamed for the worst San Diego residential fire and suspected in a Palo Alto blaze that damaged 10 to 15 houses. Thousands evacuated from Normal Heights as 64 houses burned and 20 damaged. 150 homeless with $8.5 million in losses. Weather set records amid triple-digit heat as crews battled fires from San Diego to Palm Springs and Ojai. Gov. Deukemjian declared a state of emergency to seek federal aid.
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Lond
California
Palo Alto
Ojai
Los Angeles
Scorpions
Baboquivari Mountains
Tucson
Ariz
Dale Brown
State Land Department
Forestry Division
Palm Springs
Mount Miguel
Wheeler Springs
Joanna Messer
George Deukmiejian
Exxon Loses Overpricing Suit In Major Oil Case
A federal court ruling against Exxon seeks $895.5 million plus over $1 billion in interest from 1975 to 1981 for overcharging in Hawkins Field Texas. The decision, tying to the 1973 Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, directs funds to a Treasury escrow for energy conservation. Exxon plans appeals and potential suits against minority partners including Texaco Amoco Sun Mobil and Conoco.
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Pany
Hawkins Field
East
Texas
Exxon
Treasury
John Dingell
Michigan
House Energy Committee
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Hawkins Fields
Texaco
Amoco
Sun
Mobil
Conoco
Energy Department
Tyler
East Texas
House Ag Committee Plans Quick Farm Bill Draft Next Week
Washington AP The House Agriculture Committee will draft the final 1985 farm bill starting next week with subcommittees finishing sector work. Chairman Kika de la Garza aims to complete a bill for House debate this month, with three days of hearings July 9 11 and potential evening sessions. The plan includes price supports and loan rates for wheat feed grains soybeans and cotton and rice loans. A five year dairy program links supports to production costs and demand with a standby farm-financed payment for producers reducing output.
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House Agriculture Committee
Congress
Kika de la Garza
Texas
de la Garza
Edward R. Madigan
R-Ill
GOP
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S
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National Weather Service
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Ann Tanner
Ventura County
U.S. Forest Service
Sexxon Corp
House Ag Committee
Hamiston & Spratt Liquor Store
Princeton
Ottawa
Limibone
ROGER_MOORE
Aview
Makil Me
Stallone
Showtime
Alco
South Main
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