GNP jumps to 5.7 percent in first quarter
The Commerce Department reports the gross national product grew at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the first quarter, aided by higher spending but dampened by severe winter weather. Inflation ran about 5.8 percent, with real output boosted by consumer demand and motor vehicle sales rising from the prior quarter.
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Tuna plant layoffs mount as porpoise rules bite
About 2,800 workers at Ralston Purina tuna canneries in Terminal Island and Puerto Rico will be laid off by Thursday due to fishing regulations protecting porpoises. In total nearly 4,500 cannery jobs in Van Camp divisions are adversely affected. R. Hal Dean said 800 San Diego workers face a four day week and a second shift 900 jobs might be postponed. Ted Harder cited 900 layoffs at Terminal Island and 1,900 at San Diego pending.
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Weather Tonight and Thursday Forecast
Tonight and Thursday in the LB area expect fog then sunshine with low around 54. In HOUNTAING area partly cloudy with overnight near 40 and daytime high near 78. DESERTS area shows fair skies with a low about 52 and a high near 90.
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Lakewood recalls councilman Plunkett by large margin
Lakewood voters recall City Councilman Donald R. Plunkett by roughly 340 to 1 margin in a five member council recall. Final tally showed 8,059 votes to oust and 2,742 to keep him, with a special election planned to fill the seat. Plunkett declined to comment on future plans.
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Tax aid for poor to offset energy plan details
President Carter plans to seek Congress approval for federal income tax credits aiding lower income families affected by a tougher energy plan. The credits would supplement the existing 15 dollar per person credit, with estimates placing the addition around 20 dollars per taxpayer, primarily benefiting low income earners. The plan also considers a standby gasoline tax and broader antitrust and housing provisions.
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Carter Promotes Energy Policy as Nation Faces Crisis
Washington reports President Carter outlines energy strategy including an advertising campaign and standby gasoline tax increases to signal resolve. He warns the energy problem will worsen without sacrifice and insists Congress and the public must accept tough medicine for a non symptomatic crisis. The address frames oil politics as highly volatile and aims to restore credibility after past statements.
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Zaire seeks Coca Cola for war effort despite U.S. stance
Mobutu's Zaire asks Washington to ship Coca Cola to sustain troops fighting Katanga with Moroccan, French, and Belgian support. U.S. officials say Coke sales fall outside military aid and will be handled commercially. Mobutu funds purchases from wartime treasury. Coca Cola officials pledge no comment.
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Mayer Testifies Two Beach Architects Bribery Case
Ernest Mayer Jr testified in Los Angeles Superior Court that he received about 12 000 of 42 500 promised by two Beach architects facing bribery charges. He said the architects invited him to become a Harbor Bank partner and a hotel chain consultant. Mayer claimed the payoffs were installment debt payments and denied soliciting or accepting bribes.
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Hand Picked Daley Success Spurs Party Races
A Democrat hand picked successor to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley won an easy primary. The GOP slate choice also prevailed, signaling broad party support. Officials note continued city political momentum amid statewide disputes and policy debates.
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Measure would bar onshore LNG port in California
Sacramento AP A proposed amendment by Assemblyman Terry Goggin would nearly rule out an onshore LNG terminal in populated areas, favoring offshore or remote sites. He argues offshore platforms could be safer, while gas firms warn of a winter shortage and push for a Los Angeles Harbor or Santa Barbara Channel site.
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