Ford calls for early debates with Carter after Labor Day
President Ford said debates with Jimmy Carter should begin a day or two after Labor Day to let the public learn where they stand on the issues. Carter reiterated opposition to blanket amnesty for draft violators while leaving open the possibility of reinstating the draft if needed. Ford met with advisers in Vail, Colorado and proposed four debates of at least 90 minutes, covering national defense domestic and economic policies.
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All-Bus Transit Plan Gets Long Beach Council
Long Beach City Council endorsed an all-bus regional transit plan as an alternative to the rail rapid transit system. The measure, backed conditionally, asks RTD to halt further bus fleet expansion until funding methods are found, and will be sent to the RTD board for consideration.
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Allaway trial set for Fullerton killings November
Edward Charles Allaway 37 former university custodian faces trial in Superior Court for seven murders in the Fullerton State University library shooting spree. He pled innocent and was ordered bound over for trial on July 12 charges plus two counts of assault and two counts of attempted murder. The shootings followed his estranged wife Bonnie filing for divorce. Victims were struck by a 22 caliber rifle as they hid in library hallways. Under California law, a murder conviction on multiple counts could carry death penalty. The second item notes council opposition to diverting gas tax revenues and a shift toward an all-bus regional system as favored by Transportation Director Cushman.
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Weather Summary for L B Area and Deserts
Morning low clouds or fog inland fair conditions. Mountains expect fair with a low around 45 and a high near 5. Deserts show fair conditions with afternoon winds 15 to 25 mph and a low around 55.
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North Korea agrees to Wednesday joint armistice meeting
North Korea agrees to a Wednesday meeting of the joint Korean Military Armistice Commission to discuss safety of American personnel in the demilitarized zone. The United States demanded the meeting and proposed holding it today but North Korea suggested a Wednesday afternoon session, which Washington accepted.
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Coastal bill passes with labor amendments in Senate
In Sacramento the coastal protection bill SB1277 moved to the governor after a party line 25 to 14 Senate vote. Governor Brown said he would sign. labor amendments will be integrated with related Assembly bill carried by Gary Hart. The measure preserves the Coastal Zone Conservation Commission while limiting regional commissions unless workload warrants. Labor federation leaders hailed the package as acceptable, noting its seven new points and strengthened review and veto provisions. Talks followed with union leaders and lawmakers ahead of a back-page continuation.
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RTD and bus unions seek end to Los Angeles area strike
Negotiations between striking RTD drivers and mechanics and unions resume today but chances of a settlement before Sunday are slim. Some 4,500 drivers and 1,100 mechanics have walked off since Monday, idling 2,400 RTD buses and affecting about 760,000 riders across Los Angeles and neighboring counties. Traffic snarls increased as riders sought alternatives and carpools surged.
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Libyan Leader Khadafy Allegedly Financed Luxor Hijack
Three Arab hijackers confess Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy promised them 250000 dollars to force the Egyptair Boeing 737 to fly to Libya. Paratroopers disguised as mechanics overpowered two, freed passengers and crew at Luxor, while a third surrendered. Egypt accuses Liby a government of subversion, Libya denies involvement.
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Convicted killer loses prison release bid after decades
A long-term inmate faces continued confinement as a convicted killer, denying him a release after more than fifty years behind bars. The decision affects his prospects for freedom and reflects ongoing debates about punishment and rehabilitation.
UAW set Ford as 1976 strike target
Detroit AP Ford Motor Co. is the United Auto Workers 1976 strike target in efforts to obtain an improved labor contract. The decision was announced today by UAW President Leonard Woodcock at a meeting of the union's 26-member executive board.
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Meteor lights skys over California across wide arc
A large meteor lit the night sky across much of California from the San Francisco Bay Area to inland Southern California and toward the Oregon border. Witnesses described a massive white flame with a green head and orange tail. Griffith Observatory confirmed it as a meteor.
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