Medicaid grafters seek stiffer penalties and more investigators
US Attorney Robert B. Fiske Jr urged to raise Medicaid theft charges from misdemeanors to felonies and to create a DEA-like investigative unit. He said fraud has thrived in a loosely run system due to weak laws and few federal probes, with lengthy cases difficult to prosecute.
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Washington
Robert B. Fiske Jr
New York City
Senate Committee On Aging
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Fiske
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Datsun dealers sued over bootlegged California cars
Three Los Angeles area Datsun dealers face action from the Air Resources Board for buying and registering new Datsuns in other states and selling them in California as used cars. The ARB cites 106 cars with minimal odometer readings and intact seals, noting violations of California emission rules. Foothill Datsun settled the case. Harbor City and Pasadena dealers face fines up to 1050 per illegal car, with bootlegging aimed at avoiding stricter emissions rules.
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Los Angeles
California
Ms. Nichols
Senator Moss Probe Deemed Unethical by Medical Leader
SAN DIEGO AP Senator Frank Moss of Utah is criticized by San Diego County Medical Society president-elect Dr Franklin Glenz for misusing prescriptions and tests. Glenz calls Moss’s actions a grave injustice and asserts abuses exist, but condemns fabricating a Medicaid clinic visit as irresponsible.
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San Diego
Frank &. Moss
Utah
Glant
Moss
Crack in B1 bomber test section under high stress
The Air Force reported a crack in a B1 bomber fuselage test section during chamber stress tests. The flaw in a longeron was found in a nonflight test piece at Rockwell Los Angeles, while prototype bombers continued flight testing. The disclosure coincides with heavy debate over whether to proceed with B1 production amid high costs.
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Washington
Air Force
United States
U.S
Senate
Ford Administration
Congress
Rockwell International
Los Angeles
County health budget to close Long Beach General if cuts hit
The Los Angeles County Health Services Department warns of a nine point one million dollar deficit since July due to inflation cuts and hiring freezes. If revenue cannot be found, up to 1600 jobs could be cut and Long Beach General Hospital may close. The plan prioritizes nonpatient and administrative cuts beginning with 785 positions and 4 percent admin reductions, with further cuts proposed in ambulatory care recreation therapy and 30 beds at Downey and Long Beach facilities.
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Long Beach General Hospital
Health Services Department
Health Services
Liston Witherill
Witheril
Witherill
el Cerrito Health Services Center
Long Beach
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Downey
Expect Worst Says Harris Attorneys Before Sentencing
William and Emily Harris faces a possible five years to life in prison after conviction on kidnapping robbery and car theft. Chief attorney Leonard Weinglass warned he expects the worst and pleaded for leniency as sentencing was postponed after their court attack on the judge and jury.
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Wiliam
Emily Harris
Los Angeles
Patricia Hearst
Sym- Dionese Liberation Army
Harrises
Brander
Weinglass
Property tax relief stalls in Assembly
In Sacramento the property tax relief measure backed by Sen. Jerry Smith and Assemblyman Dan Boatwright failed on a 45-24 vote, nine votes short of the two thirds needed. Boatwright blamed the business lobby as backers pressed to call another vote before adjournment. Lawmakers criticized weak amendments to preserve school financing and welfare funding.
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Dan Boatwright
Dconcord
Boatwright
Jerry Smith
Saratoga
Smith
Robert Cline
Northridge
Lawrence Kapiloff
San Diego
Kapiloff
Robert McLennan
R-Downey
McLennan
Resin beads blamed for Hanford blast at ARHCO plant
Resin beads the size of BBs may have triggered the Hanford N Reactor area explosion at Atlantic Richfield Hanford Co building. Eight workers and two nurses contaminated, two workers held highest doses. Investigators barred for 24 hours. The blast occurred in a sealed glovebox compartment using nitric acid and resin beads.
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Richland
Wash
Phil Craig
Energy Research and Development Administration
Hanford
Atlantic Richfield Hanford Co
ARHCO
George Stocking
US Soviet ships collide in Indian Sea injuring sailor
Report from Page A-2 notes a collision between US and Soviet vessels in the Indian Ocean injuring one American sailor. Other items include boat owners avoiding taxes by registering elsewhere and local budget notes across pages A-3 to B-1.
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Indian Sea
California
Senate restricts antitrust debate progress on bill
The Senate voted 63 to 27 to curb further debate on antitrust enforcement legislation. The rule limits each senator to one hour of debate, yet more than twenty amendments remain and opponents can use delaying tactics, leaving speedy action uncertain.
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Washington
Senate
Mercury Hots 100 With No Relief Seen
Southern California faced days of extreme heat with temperatures hitting 100 in Long Beach and up to 108 in the San Bernardino Valley. Smog and eye irritation persisted while beaches drew crowds amid dangerous riptides and numerous power outages from heavy AC use. Lifeguards logged over 150 rescues without drownings as heat and smog lingered.
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Tures
Los Angeles
Power Company
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Washington, D.C
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L.A
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ARB
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Sacramento
Press-Telegram
Carmelitos
Gov. Brown
Agriculture Department
Cedar Avenue
Page
Mercury
Los Angeles Basin
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