Human fly climbs World Trade Center tower in daring ascent
George Willig, 27, a Queens climber, attains the 110 story summit of the World Trade Center Northeast corner of the south tower using a custom harness and grip devices. Police arrest him on the roof after a three hour ascent watched by thousands.
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Cranston opposes large scale Redwood National Park expansion
Senator Cranston states he favors limited land acquisition in Humboldt County to protect old growth redwoods and allow access. He opposes President Carter’s 48,000 acre park expansion and clashes with Rep. Burton who supports it. Cranston cites meetings with Humboldt officials and loggers as influence.
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Carter threatens vetoes on farms and water bills
President Carter warned Congress he may veto major farm and water bills if costs are not reduced. He cited a Senate farm bill potentially totaling 4 billion dollars and a House public works measure about 3.5 billion above his request. He also addressed U.S. troop policy in Korea and Middle East issues.
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Brown Carter energy switch talks raise Sohio tolls trade off
California Coastal Commission moves to preempt the South Coast Regional Commission over a $60 million Sohio supertanker terminal at Long Beach. State planners say the decision climbs upstairs as other sites exist and the oil disposal question is national. Governor Brown and President Carter energy advisers discuss a trade off on Sohio tied to gas use in California. Long Beach councilman Wesley D. Carroll faces drunk driving charges after a San Diego Freeway arrest.
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Nixon interview raises questions on Watergate and pardon
Nixon's fourth television interview reveals his lingering stance on Watergate, the resignation of Spiro Agnew, and his refusal to accept a pardon's implied guilt. He defends his conduct, discusses earnings from the $600,000 interview deal, and says viewers will judge the impact of the programs. He says he would have preferred a trial over a pardon and accepts possible ongoing scrutiny.
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San Diego Faces Warning on Sohio Smog Blow South
San Diego residents may bear extra smog costs from offshore oil activity and the Long Beach tanker terminal, said Tom Quinn of the Air Resources Board. He cited wind patterns moving Los Angeles air into San Diego and urged cross-basin regulation and federal tanker controls to limit hydrocarbon increases.
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Moluccans Free Ailing Dutch Child Amid Hostage Crisis
Asian militants holding a village school with about 106 children and six teachers freed a sick 7 to 9 year old girl from the Boven-Smidde school. A separate hostage at the intercity train, with 55 captives, was paraded with a noose before being returned to the train.
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Rockwell Downey cuts hit 300 jobs in space shuttle shift
About 300 workers at Rockwell Space Division in Downey face layoffs due to space shuttle program cutbacks. The article notes other items on Page A and B sections including politics, antismoking actions, and holiday travel.
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Weather summary for LB and Desert regions
Weather note reports fair conditions for LB and Mountains with cool low 25 and high 58, and Rivermesa area with easterly winds 18 to 30 mph and high around 62. Desert areas remain fair with overall mild conditions.
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