San Francisco transit safety probe under way at BART
A California Public Utilities Commission safety investigation targets Bay Area Rapid Transit after a fatal collision and a runaway train. The probe follows repeated malfunctions in doors, braking, and automatic controls, despite high funding for safety systems and BART's claim of strong reliability.
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Governors seek DNA of candidates to ensure Watergate morality
Governors stagger from coast to coast to screen state workers for personal and professional histories. California requires a 13 page questionnaire on arrests, drug use, emotional issues and rumors. Colorado under ethics review for top staff backgrounds. Kentucky demands high standards. Indiana cites transparency and ethics as guiding rules.
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Richard Lamm
Colorado
Julian Carroll
Kentucky
John Nichols
Indiana
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Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle May Guide Your Mind
A long quote and instructions on solving a cryptoquote are presented, noting each day’s code changes and letter substitutions. The text references Longfellow, a sample cipher, and prior quotes about life and public reaction, plus a note about Gov Raul Castro’s selection for admin positions.
Kissinger sees progress toward Egypt Israel conciliation
Secretary of State Kissinger foresees eventual conciliation between Egypt and Israel and a growing Arab willingness to accept Israel's existence. He says his Middle East trip next month will seek first hand talks with all major participants, not to settle but to explore real possibilities. Delays on interim agreement are likely amid sticking points over the Gidi and Mitla passes, Abu Rodeis fields, and recognition. Sadat’s warning of fronts within three months adds urgency to the mission.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Mitla
Abu Rodeis
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MSU Students Rebuff Ziegler Speech Funding
Michigan State University students vote 7-3 to withdraw 1250 dollars in funding for Ronald L. Ziegler’s campus appearance on February 27. They threaten mass picketing and boycott if the university proceeds, while the lecture series director says the school will honor the 2500 dollar contract.
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Michigan State University
Ronald L. Ziegler
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Ziegler
Ken Beachler
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Exxon chief backs Ford energy plan against rationing
Exxon chairman J K Jamieson in Miami Beach warned against gasoline rationing as part of Ford energy policy. Te xaco chair Maurice Granville praised Ford for frank talk and energy program aiming to cut dependence on imports and boost domestic supply. Ikard of American Petroleum Institute urged government aid for low income workers and predicted ample fuel stocks this winter. Granville supported a temporary excess profits tax with plowback to fund energy projects and phasedown within years, while noting lifestyle changes needed. Ford has tariffed foreign oil raising gas prices and Congress considers further hikes. veto of mandatory rationing remains.
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Texaco
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Fla
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Jamieson
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Nixon Edges Toward Mobility At San Clemente Villa
Nixon’s doctor reports the former president could take limited excursions from his walled estate next month after a recent checkup. Nixon, once critically ill after phlebitis surgery, remains easily tired but shows improved appearance and stable weight.
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San Clemente Villa
White House
John C. Lundgren
Washington
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
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