State imposes tougher smog controls for cars
The California Air Resources Board votes to require 1980 model cars to include improved smog control equipment. The measure aims to cut maintenance costs and reduce repairs, with estimates of $140 million in annual savings for residents. Industry witnesses urged federal rather than state standards, noting asserted regulatory overreach.
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Edison plans multi-site huge power plant in California
Southern California Edison announced a mullimillion to billion dollar plan for a 20 megawatt plant on four possible sites in Orange San Bernardino Ventura and Kern counties. The three unit facility would use five turbines burning distillate fuel and meet air quality standards. emissions are projected to be 50 percent lower than typical oil gas plants with a forthcoming filing to the California Energy Commission.
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Angolan coup attempt crushed after bloodshed in Luanda
President Agostinho Neto announced that Angolan forces crushed an extreme leftist uprising following rebels seizing a radio station and attempting to storm key sites. He named leaders Nito Alves and Jose Van Dunem and warned of drastic measures with no further details.
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Ousted general lands top post in Army Forces Command
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub named chief of staff of the Army Forces Command based in Florida after being relieved in Korea for challenging President Carter's plan to withdraw U.S. ground troops. The move comes a week after Carter pledged a job of equal responsibility, with Singlaub taking the post in one month. The command oversees training and preparation of Army forces across the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, including National Guard and Reserve components, totaling hundreds of thousands of personnel.
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Women seek judge ouster over normal rape remark
In Madison Dane County Judge Archie Simonson faces protests after he said rape is a normal reaction by juveniles exposed to provocative clothing. Sixty people picketed the city county building while noting his remarks in a case involving a 15 year old girl who was raped by three boys. The judge defended his view in a Thursday interview, calling it a normal response for impressionable youths and suggesting attire provoked the incident.
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Netherlands frees 105 children held by Asian extremists
After four days in a village schoolhouse captivity in Assen the 105 Dutch children reunite with parents as half were ill with stomach virus. Five South Moluccan separatists keep four teachers and 53其他 hostages remain with attackers while a jumbo jet carries some to an undisclosed location. Red Cross notes few children cried upon reunion and suggests lingering fear despite safe release.
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City plan for QM probably illegal in eyes of state
The State Lands Commission and attorney general warned Long Beach officials that their plan to buy back Queen Mary commercial leases with tidelands funds likely violates law. The move would consolidate ship operations under the Harbor Department, a change viewed with strict scrutiny as plans remain unrevealed. City officials say detailed plans and cost figures are being prepared, with expected drafts in one to two months.
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Death penalty bill sits for veto on Brown desk
Senate sent to Gov. Brown a death penalty bill after a 27-10 Senate vote approving Assembly amendments to SB-155 by Sen. Deukmejian. Brown pledged to veto as a matter of conscience, even with potential override risk. he held firm in a later TV interview. The bill allows capital punishment for first degree murder with one of 12 specified circumstances.
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Soviet jetliner crashes in Havana killing 53
Moscow reports a Soviet Il-42 jetliner crashed on approach to Havana. Fifty-three of the 55 aboard died, with two survivors critically injured, after an engine fire forced an emergency approach. The Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Cuba ended in flames about 1,000 feet short of the runway. Tass provided terse dispatches on the disaster.
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New York City Drops Suit Threat Over Human Fly Promise
City officials back off legal action if the performer agrees to urge others to refrain from similar stunts. The pledge aims to curb dangerous feats while addressing public safety concerns raised by the episode.
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