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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1977

Page

5

New Long Beach plan Shafo compromise proposed to Coastal Commission

The article reports on a proposed compromise between Sohio and the Port of Long Beach before the California Coastal Commission. Key figures include Quinn, Bright, and James H. Medunkin. The debate covers required trade offs for air pollution permits, cost estimates, and whether to include other oil companies in the project.

California Coastal Commission Quinn Sohio Bright Sotio California James H. Medunkin Eiher State Air Resources Board Federal Environmental Protection Agency Sahio Sehio McJunkin

Oil crude arrives as Alyeska pipeline nears Valdez end

President Henry Mowell and terminal workers awaited oil delivery with relief and anticipation. An ARCO supertanker, the Jinwau, carrying 120000 tons, would ship crude from Cherry Point to the West Coast in a matter of days. The Prudhoe Bay field along the Arctic Ocean promises a nine billion barrel supply, and Alyeska aims to push 100000 barrels daily to Valdez as startup hurdles linger from June 2.

Henry Mowell Mowell Valdez Cherry Point, Wastt Prudhoe Bay Arctic Ocean Alyeska

California Sees Possible Gas Line Help From Sohio Talks

U S officials press Sohio on California air pollution and gas supply worries tied to the Alaskan oil terminal in Long Beach. Quinn says a preliminary study suggests California might need extra gas capacity. California lawmakers demand action while debates continue in Washington.

California Ile Schlesinger Quit Quinn Sohia Washington FEA Glenn Anderson O-Harbor City Mark Hannaford Lakewood Long Beach Coy Brown Sohio Texas Doug Robinson Robinson Hannford Hannaford Quinn el Vaso

Lifeguards pull sinking boat after river collision

Long Beach lifeguards hauled a sinking ski boat from the Los Angeles River after it struck a submerged rack and tore a hull. Thomas Stowers, 26, of Lynwood, was cut when hurled against the wheel. Kenny Imerti, 26, of Symond, was jettisoned but escaped uninjured. St. Mary Medical Center treated the injured man as rescuers towed the crippled craft to a rescue boat near the Golden Avenue landing.

Long Beach Los Angeles Thomas Stowers Brewster Ave Lynwood St. Mary Medical Center Kenny Imerti Symond Golden Avenue Landing

L A water use down but board says not enough

Los Angeles reports June water use fell 28 percent from 1976, but the Water and Power Commissioners urge continued 10 percent mandatory cuts. They warn storage in Owens Valley Mono Basin is near 1 percent capacity and foresee declines as summer peaks hit. The board also notes a drop in average residential electric bills due to natural gas availability.

Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners Bradley Los Angeles Owens Valley Mono Basin

Mideast talks loom as Vance outlines proposals

Vance signaled tough talk in Mideast discussions and said he would carry US proposals on negotiation procedures and settlement shape, but refused to share specifics. He planned talks with Soviet ambassador Dobrinya and noted Soviet openness to persuading parties to show flexibility in Geneva. He cited disputes over West Bank legal rights and Israel’s settlement policies.

Vance Anataly Dobrinya Syria Geneva PLO West Bank Jordan River Carter State Department Israel Ort Other Suite Ite Vienna Andrei A. Gromyko Cuba Havana Panama United States Panama Canal Carter Ald White House

Power usage triggers rate hike call by Edison spokesman

Heavy electric use during the heat wave could push Southern California Edison to seek a rate increase. Edison cites higher fuel oil costs to meet demand as the reason for the potential hike. The utility reports near record statewide usage, with 111 million kilowatts on Thursday, slightly below Wednesday’s 112 million. Heat topped in Long Beach at 98, with other Southland areas cooler. The National Weather Service predicts similar temperatures, with coastal low clouds at night. Power outages occurred in Orange County and Long Beach, including a 12,000-volt circuit burn out due to a street crew accident near Huntington Beach. An offshore Union Oil drilling rig also lost power. Edison noted multiple outages from overloaded transformers citywide.

State Public Utilities Commission Bob Sullivan Edison Long Beach Southland National Weather Service Orange County Huntington Harbour Bolsa Chica Heil Avenue Huntington Beach Union

Carter pick approved as Federal Home Loan Board chair

The Senate confirmed Robert J. McKinney as chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board by voice vote with Senator William Proxmire opposing. Indiana leaders defend his record on inner city lending, while opponents cite potential conflicts of interest as McKinney chairs First Federal and works with a law firm and a building products firm. McKinney replaces Garth Marston as chairman. the third seat on the board remains vacant.

Washington William Proxmire D-Wis Senate Today President Carter Robert J. McKinney Jome Loan Bank Board Senate McKinney Indianapolis Savings and Loan Senate Banking Comittee Proxmire Edward W. Brook R-Mass Paul Sarbanes D-Md Indiana Richard J. Lugay Indianapolis First Federal Savings and Loan Bireh Bayh D-Ind Lugar and Bayh First Federal Banking Committee Grady Perry Garth Marston

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