Carter Seeks Energy Reform at Liberal UAW Meet
President Carter presented his energy conservation plan and gas guzzler tax to a liberal UAW convention in Los Angeles. He defended his economic program, noted inflation risks, and highlighted water project waste while meeting with Gov Brown and Sen Cranston before evaluating Fresno water efforts.
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Carter
United Auto Workers
Los Angeles
Auto Workers
UAW
Gov. Brown
California
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Auburn
California death penalty bill advances in the Legislature
In Sacramento the death penalty measure won Assembly approval and Senate backing, signaling a push for a veto override. Governor Brown has pledged to veto, while opponents warn of political risk and strategic lobbying to win additional votes for a possible override.
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California
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Senate
Goy
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George Duukmejian
Long Beach
House
Deukmejian
Rowan
Tax Reduction Bill Brings Wider Tax Cuts in 1977
Washington AP reports Congress passed the Tax Reduction and Simplification Act, sending it to President Carter. The measure, expected to be signed, cuts taxes for many while modestly raising others, with a standard deduction for non itemizers and a simplified tax table reducing steps from eight to six for most filers. The plan aims to ease filings, reward the aged and blind, and extend credits and exemptions.
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Congress
Carter
Senate
House
Congression
Avil
Addi
Cutback plans strike at heart of mail egos
Washington congressmen accuse the Postal Service of ignoring the will of the people and threaten to push a five day delivery cut as they draft a broad reorganization bill. Reps Hanley and Wilson fault Postmaster General Bailar for not testifying and criticise his leadership while Bailar signals rate hikes and five day service.
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Heart of Mail
Washington
Postal Service Today
James M. Hanley
Charles H. Wilson
Dcalif
House
Postal Service
Benjamin F. Bailar
Bailor
Senate
Postal Service Board of Governors
Wilson
Brazil crop hit again as frost tows cold bite
New York AP report says cold weather again harms Brazil coffee crops. Parana state sees damage to newly planted trees. no precise loss figure yet for 1978 79 crop. 1977 78 crop expected at 17 million 32 bag total, far below pre frost levels. Prices rise. other factors cited include Central America earthquakes, Colombia drought, and Angola civil war.
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New York
Brazilian Coffee Institute
Cesar Gomes
Parana
Gomes
United States
Central America
Colombia
Angola
Dow Jones News Service
Sao Paulo
Porpoise-kill bill approved by House committee
The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee approved a bill allowing US tuna fishermen to kill up to 79,000 porpoises this year and next, 20,000 more than current limits. Owners of tuna boats would pay 2 per porpoise to fund government observers to enforce the quota.
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Washington
House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Reo
Glenn M. Anderson
D-Calif
U.S
Evacuation at Terminal Island Prison Amid Fire and Strike
About 80 women prisoners were evacuated from the second floor dormitory as an early morning fire at Terminal Island Federal Prison is deemed arson. Eight fire companies fought the 12:16 am blaze, causing $124,000 damage and sending a guard to hospital for smoke inhalation. A two day inmate work stoppage over 35 grievances continues, focusing on food, healthcare, conjugal visits, facilities, overcrowding, and halfway house rules amid budget strains.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Veident
Cmpanies
Carl Snyder
San Pedro Peninsula Hospital
Lee B. Jett
Jett
Jeth
Denist Brooks
Joffman House
Dawson Ave
Syork
Sis
Terminal Island
Homemade atom bomb claim shocks readers in late edition
British newspaper reports a sensational claim of a homemade atom bomb while noting political fights over right to work laws. The drought impacts and a Pan American building helicopter incident are also mentioned alongside local education labor actions and environmental protests.
Weather Tonight and Wednesday in L.B. Area
Tonight and Wednesday forecast shows fair skies across regions. Low temperatures range around 2 to 15 degrees with highs near 10 to 35. Mountain and desert zones stay fair with slightly higher daytime highs and cooler nights.
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