California Governor Pushes 25 Percent Water Cut Plan
Brown told Southern California water officials he seeks a 25 percent statewide reduction in personal water use. At Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley's invitation, officials discussed drought response with state and city water agencies. Bradley warned Southern California currently has enough water but reserves may not last.
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Governor urges 10 percent water cut amid severe drought
Governor Brown warned residents to voluntarily reduce water use by at least 10 percent as drought worsens. He suggested a possible 20 percent reduction and asked for input from Southern California water officials on mandating cuts. Metropolitan Water District asks for a 10 percent cut to avoid drastic lifestyle changes across Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
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California aide seeks federal drought aid in D.C.
Gray Davis executive secretary to Guy Brown met White House and federal agency officials asking for a federal drought administrator to cut red tape and expedite aid. He urged eased segments so farmers ranchers and local governments can benefit as California endures its two driest years on record.
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Significant absences hit L A district schools
An AP spot check shows many Los Angeles area schools with high absentee rates ahead of a three day weekend and amid proposed bus integration. In the west San Fernando Valley junior highs report 50 to 70 percent absent while Canoga Park High notes low attendance on a sunny day. Some blame weekend weather and birthdays rather than a boycott. officials warn parents could face misdemeanors if they keep children home.
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Legislator Held on New Drunk Driving Charge
Sacramento AP Assem blyman Tom Suit D Indian Wells was arrested at 3 am near the state capitol for a second drunk driving offense this year. He failed a breath test and was released on recognizance. Suit, 40, elected 1974 from Imperial and Riverside counties, had pleaded guilty Jan 24 to a Jan 3 Yolo County arrest with a $415 fine.
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Andrus plans push to speed up Gulf natural gas output
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus says he will likely order increased Gulf of Mexico gas production after a state study found potential withholding. He warned producers they face strong action if gas is held back while Louisiana Governor Edwards blasts federal decisions and threatens to curb regional output.
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Inflation Drives Rise in Los Angeles Consumer Prices
The U S Labor Department reports January inflation in Los Angeles and Orange counties at 12 0 percent with CPI 6 4 percent above January 1978 Nation wide food and fuel costs pushed prices up 0 8 percent in January marking the largest monthly surge in 18 months GNP growth cooled to 3 9 percent in Q3 1978 and buying power fell 1 1 percent in January with new home prices up 12 7 percent to 48 000
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Tow of Sansinena bow to salvage yard after harbor blast
The battered bow of the air tanker Sansinena was towed from the Union Oil dock in San Pedro to the National Metal and Steel Co. scrapyard on Terminal Island. James Common piloted the tow with Jones Tug & Barge Co. aiding three tugs. A floating boom and skimmer followed to contain oil residues from the blast that rocked the Los Angeles harbor on Dee 17.
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Soviets protest U S interference in internal affairs
The Soviet ambassador to Washington told the State Department that the Kremlin rejects interference in its internal affairs, a stance that could hinder solving Soviet American problems. Tass said Anatoly Dobrynin spoke to acting Secretary Arthur Hartman, linking issues like SALT to Washington’s human rights stance, while Sakharov urged talks not to be broken by dissident support.
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Jumbo jet lifts space shuttle Enterprise on first flight
At Edwards Air Force Base a Boeing 747 carried the unmanned Space Shuttle Enterprise aloft for its first test flight lasting about two hours. The test checks stability of the combined shuttle carrier before full operations in the 1980s.
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FBI report rebuts King assassination conspiracy claims
The Justice Department issues a thorough and honest investigation into Mar tin Luther King’s assassination. The summary highlights the FBI inquiry as credible and conclusive.
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