Strike Escalates as City Hall Pickets Rally in San Francisco
In San Francisco labor action enters its third week as about 200 strikers and supporters form a cordon around City Hall and disrupt ferry service to Sausalito. Three men were arrested amid shoving incidents while bus drivers’ walkout halts bridge maintenance and raises carpool pressures for 550 commuters.
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Naval buildup off Lebanon draws U S and Soviet fleets
U S 6th Fleet with carrier Saratoga and 9 other ships patrol the eastern Mediterranean near Lebanon as Soviet forces deploy four surface ships several submarines an intelligence ship and auxiliary vessels. Kissinger signals possible political settlement while warning against U S intervention.
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Mansell denies withholding data on Westside project
City Manager John R. Mansell rejected claims he kept information from the Long Beach City Council about the Westside Industrial Redevelopment Project. He said the accusation is aimed at influencing a pending lawsuit and that all relevant data has been provided to the council.
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Libyan asylum ends longest Philippine hijack
Three Filipino Muslim hijackers freed 12 PAL hostages after Libya granted asylum talks. Airline officials said ransom was not paid though one hostage may have carried $300,000. The Boeing jet landed in Benghazi and the hijackers then left with Libyan officials.
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Hearst undergoes lung surgery recovery in hospital
Patricia Hearst remains in pain but in good spirits after emergency lung surgery. Dr. Jeffrey Weisberg said a chest tube reinflated her collapsed lung and noted her smoking could have contributed. Attorney Al Johnson said she will be checked regularly to decide when to remove the chest tube.
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Los Angeles
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Harrises' trial delayed due to Hearst recovery
William and Emily Harris see their trial on kidnapping, robbery and assault postponed as Patricia Hearst reportedly requires at least a week to recover from lung surgery. Judge Mark Brandler indicated possible April 21 hearings on severance and pre trial issues, with Hearst's attendance uncertain.
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Berkeley
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City Council Breathing Room For Grand Prix Debts
Long Beach City Council authorized a partial restructuring to help the financially troubled Long Beach Grand Prix Association pay city debts. The plan includes deferred $120,000 March race debt, $80,000 from 1977 race proceeds, and $20,000 yearly from 1978 and 1979, plus accepting 30 percent of net future race revenues instead of fixed guarantees. The city seeks a $400,000 private raise to cover March race debts. failure could end city contracts with the Grand Prix.
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Weather Tonight and Thursday in L B Area
Tonight and Thursday forecast for L B area shows fair skies. Low temperatures around 46 with highs near 60. Mountains stay fair with a low around 5 and a high near 55. Deserts remain fair with a low around 45 and a daytime high about 75.
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Long Beach City Council Deems Clock-O-Line a Game of Chance
In hearings before the Long Beach City Council experts classify Clock-O-Line as a game of chance. The discussion centers on regulatory treatment and potential implications for local gambling oversight.
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