House Defeats Hosmer Substitution on Strip Mining Bill
The House rejected Hosmer’s substitute and a Hechler alternative, paving the way for a committee draft that would tighten strip mining rules. Amid 175 amendments pending, environmental groups see the defeat as a gain, while Hosmer vows a war of attrition to weaken the bill.
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Crale ‘Hosmer
Calif
Ken Hechler
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Hosmer
California
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Mokmer
Environmental Protection Administration
EPA
Heehler
Mexican scholars doubt Spanish gold cache in New Mexico
Mexican anthropologists in Mexico City doubt a hidden Spanish gold cache in New Mexico exists and call the tale fantasy. New Mexico Attorney General threatened to sue the U.S. Army over digging for treasure at White Sands. The Army denies the treasure exists and dismisses the legend rooted in colonial myth.
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Mexico
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Benceral
U.S. Army
White Sands
N.M
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Cubola
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Nixon
Senate
P. Lee Gailey
Bailey
John Mitchell
Central America
Sperts aide accused in missing county logs case
Sperl testified in Los Angeles Superior Court that radio logs he is accused of destroying may have been stolen by an assistant marshal in his office. He suggested Assistant Robert Cox took the logs last November 13 after a subpoena. Cox denied the accusation amid charges of embezzlement and conspiracy.
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Spert
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Cox
Sper
Los Angeles Superior Court
No room at inn for Nixon despite White House visits
San Clemente inn manager Roy Fraser said the White House often gives little notice for visits, hurting business as the 250 foot dining room was booked solid during Nixon’s trips. He notes about 100 thousand dollars in lost business over five years and calls for advance reservations to avoid conflicts with Fiesta del Las Cristianitas.
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San Clemente
San Clemente Inn
Roy Fraser
White House
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Inn
Surf and Sands Hotel
Laguna Beach
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Immigration corruption probe to submit findings to DOJ
A congressional subcommittee on Legal and Monetary Affairs decided to forward its immigration corruption inquiry to the Justice Department for a 60 day evaluation. Rep Andrew Hinshaw said the move preserves the committee jurisdiction while seeking a formal DOJ report. The probe follows Operation Clean Sweep which led to indictments of two customs agents and seven lower level immigration officials.
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Justice Department
Boc Angeles Times
Andrew Hinshaw
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Subcommittee On Legal and Monetary Affairs
Associated Press
Hinshaw
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Los Angeles wage law for police and firemen upheld
A three judge panel upheld an eight percent pay boost for Los Angeles police and firemen for 1971 72. The ruling may cost the city more than 36.7 million plus interest and require salary adjustments in future years. City officials cite a 30.8 million reserve fund for 1974 75 to cover costs.
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Los Angeles
Cy H. Lemaire
Fire and Police Protective League
Lemaire
C. Irwin Piper
League
Piper
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