08 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
1
In a U S News and World Report interview, a forecast suggests gasoline could fall to one dollar per gallon. The piece discusses potential effects of OPEC decisions and administration tax policies, noting a 55 mph speed limit as a possible energy-saving measure.
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger told the Senate Finance Committee the administration seeks stronger tax features in the energy plan. The House Ways Committee defeated standby gasoline tax hikes and other measures, while the plan includes an oil tax, homeowner credits for weatherizing, a tax credit system to switch to coal, and a levy targeting gas guzzlers.
PLAINS Ga AP President Carter signs a comprehensive clean air law containing more than 10 billion for public works. The measure includes nine of 18 water projects he had sought to kill. An aide warned the water projects may not be the last. The act allows Carter to send a recission and deferral message to delay or delete previously approved spending.
President Carter proposes a broad welfare reform to cut taxes for the poor and middle class. The plan includes a refundable earned income tax credit of 10 percent on earnings up to 4,000, delivering up to 400 dollars to a family of four, and expands aid for those unable to work while creating jobs for the employable.
A lightning storm touched off hundreds of fires across the state as 10 000 firemen battled a sprawling 17 000 acre blaze amid lava beds and rugged terrain. The Los Padres National Forest blaze threatened watershed lands serving Monterey and Carmel, with the battle to protect homes and water supplies becoming the central focus.
Augusta Maine AP The state Bureau of Consumer Protection is preparing the Lemon Guide a booklet to help buyers get their money back when a car is a dud Director John Quinn says the brochure due for September explains how to buy a car shop for a thriftier loan read a warranty and compare dealer cost versus price It will accompany the Downeaster's Pocket Credit Guide which outlines credit costs for major purchases The guide has drawn national attention with over half a million copies distributed Quinn notes some cars are well built but some assemblies produce lemons and the frustration of spending money on a bad car
The article describes a surge of up to 250000 migrants near the U S border amid an Amnesty proposal and political action in Congress. It details smugglers offering backdated documents to obtain work permits, and migrants crossing under cover of darkness through Colonia Libertad and Otay Mesa toward Los Angeles, with thousands waiting nightly and dangers from Drug gangs and Border Patrol.
A 1.5 billion waste note reveals Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. scheduling failures and idle workers delaying work on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The report faults management for poor supervision and improper use of scarce resources as contractors contend with outside storage and duplicate parts already in company warehouses. The line delivered its first oil recently from Valdez after a chaotic procurement and storage period.
In Santa Monica Roman Polanski admitted unlawful intercourse with a 13 year old girl. He faces 1 to 4 years in state prison with possible deportation since he is not a U.S. citizen. A hearing set for Sept. 19 will review psychiatrists reports and potential mental disorder designation.
A split in President Carter's Plains Baptist church creates tensions as services are held at both old and new locations while he seeks harmony. Also notes tips on keeping financial and personal records, and Brown's override vote pressure.
Ottawa reports virtually all commercial flights were grounded as air traffic controllers walkout to press for a 12.6 percent pay rise defying wage guidelines. The government deployed military aircraft to bring MPs back to Ottawa for debate on a back-to-work bill. The strike cost airlines an estimated 5 to 7 million dollars daily in lost revenue.
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