State Lands chief says offshore oil spill risk unlikely
Sacramento UPT The chairman of the State Lands Commission and the State Controller say tougher regulations make another Santa Barbara spill unlikely on state offshore leases. They note 1,300 wells on state leases over 30 years with no major incident under strengthened rules. The moratorium on new wells ended after a study of offshore drilling procedures and renewal controls.
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Nixon and Simon seek plan to avoid rationing
Nixon and Simon pursue a plan to ease the energy shortage and avoid full rationing. Warren says lifting the Arab oil embargo for Europe and Japan is a step in the right direction as producers in Kuwait pledge 10 percent January increases and to meet Japan and several European needs with conditions. Simon tells the Washington Post he thinks voluntary conservation could suffice, while considering carpooling and a standby rationing setup to be ready if supplies dip. Federal plans may allocate crude oil to equalize nationwide costs, and Arab producers ease their stance toward the West after embargo pressure.
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Gas Shortages Clog Freeways as Arson Arrests Rise (Continued)
National traffic chaos persists as 2600 arrests for drunk driving emerge nationwide while travelers face gas shortages. Massachusets and New Jersey stations impose $2 to $3 caps, and stranded motorists sleep in cars or seek shelter as openings remain scarce. Police report high call volumes and scattered open stations during the Christmas period.
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Arabs Move Cuts. Japan Delays Energy Plan
The Arab oil squeeze prompts a 20 percent cutback in petroleum and electricity use by major industries in Japan, initially slated for January 1 but postponed for 10 days. Tokyo Electric Power Co notes a $3.00 per barrel price rise as a crisis factor. Britain’s Walker cites domestic energy woes. The EEC and Japan back Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories.
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Peter Walker
Britain
European Common Market
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Long Beach Man Arrested After Reporting Wife's Death
A 67 year old Long Beach man Bert Bowker was arrested for murder after he called police to report the death of his common law wife Sally Haskell. Police found Haskell's body at 147 F Third St with bruises and no clear cause of death. Detectives stated Bowker claimed she had broken both legs in an earlier auto accident and remained unsteady.
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Bowker
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John Repeeko
Tom Hughes
Skylab comet photos may reveal solar system origins
Skylab 2 astronauts Gerald Carr William Pogue and Edward Gibson conducted a seven hour external space walk to photograph comet Kohoutek as it neared its 13.2 million mile sun approach. Photos aim to show chemical elements and clues to the birth of the sun 4.6 billion years ago. Discovery of a Smithsonian gift and onboard presents add holiday color to the mission.
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Dudley University
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Israelis Arabs in tough impasse at peace table
Israeli and Egyptian negotiators remain deadlocked over disengagement along the Suez Canal front. Moshe Dayan voiced cautious optimism but signals from Cairo and press reports show hardening positions. A Finnish UN envoy chairs private talks with Gur leading Israel and Al Maghdoub for Egypt as new guidance may come if talks stall.
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