Carter pledges tax fight stand by gas levy not a bargaining chip
President Carter vowed to fight to the last for passage of his five cent a gallon gas levy if U S consumption surpasses energy targets. He said refunds would favor conserving families and dismissed criticism from former President Ford as private. No decision on sending tanks to Zaire. Geneva talks with Hafez Assad planned. energy program could cost the government about four billion through 1985 with a billion net spending.
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California life without parole bill falls one vote short
In Sacramento a bill to impose life without parole for 16 crimes including treason and certain murders failed by one vote in the Assembly. Supporters faced strong opposition from death penalty advocates who warned prisons would become dangerous beyond measure.
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Tuna dispute tightens as canners lay off workers
Secretary Kreps urged restraint on West Coast tuna policy as Star-Kist announces temporary closure of night shift at Terminal Island affecting 400 jobs. Los Angeles and San Diego layoffs follow, while U.S. tuna fleet curtails sailing amid pro-porpoise conflict. President Carter says admin efforts aim to resume fishing. The dispute centers on eastern spinner porpoises deemed depleted and enforcement policies to curb intentional killings.
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North Vietnam Finds Another Airman Body In Indochina War
State Department spokesman Hodding Carter announced the discovery of another U S airman body in North Vietnam. He said the family has been notified but details await positive identification. About 2 200 U S servicemen remain missing in Indochina. A Paris meeting between Holbroook and Vietnamese officials is planned for May 3.
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Northern California dam at risk in quake study
A federal report warns the Oroville area dam would likely fail in a major earthquake, flooding Sacramento and endangering about 750 000 people. It notes faults under and near the dam and recommends delaying bids for related works by two to three years while agencies study safety measures.
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Caltrak Expands LA to San Diego Train Service
Due to rising passengers Caltrak adds a second state backed train between Los Angeles and San Diego starting Thursday Adriana Glantureo state Station Department director said Amtrak runs three more daily trains on the route The Caltrak system began last September under state legislation subsidizing services from San Francisco to Sacramento and Stockton The legislation allocated 9.2 million for projects and subsidy runs about 40000 monthly Caltrans spokesmen said Before September three trains carried about 25000 passengers a month. with four trains last month the figure rose to 53000.
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County supervisor revisits odd-even gasoline plan
Supervisor James Hayes urged possible reactivation of the odd-even gasoline scheme and called for broader energy conservation. He cited a county survey showing 29 percent of 100000 businesses open seven days a week and proposed six day weeks to save natural gas and electricity.
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Conduct accusation targets Assessor Philip Watson
Supervisor Baxter Ward flags a conduct accusation against Assessor Philip Watson using a little used government code with potential removal from office as the penalty. The note appears on page A-3 with other briefs on national and local topics.
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Andrus backs 48000 acre California park expansion
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus endorsed a costly 48 000 acre park expansion in California to the House Interior sub committee. He said the plan buys back a natural resource previously lost and may affect logging by nearby companies but won’t be as severe as feared. He added a task force will study regional impacts and align federal programs to aid involved communities.
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Weather Tonight and Saturday in LB Area
Tonight and Saturday forecast for LB area shows low around 51 and high near 85 with fair conditions. Mountains expect fair skies with a low around 28 and high near 85. Deserts remain fair with a low around 55 and a high near 85.
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