County methadone program faulted by probes
Los Angeles county narcotics commission reports nearly 40 deficiencies in the 2.5 million methadone program serving about 70 people across eight clinics. It cites weak central control, costly plans, untrained staff, improper dispensing in jails and hospitals, and poor facilities. Dr. John Affeldt says corrections are underway.
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Younger Testimony Demanded in Oil Drilling Fraud Case
Democratic attorney general candidate William A. Norris urged his Republican rival to testify to a federal grand jury about a alleged $30 million oil drilling fraud in which he had a stake. Norris accused incumbent Evelle J. Younger of violating federal law by falsifying material facts in a federal investigation. The Sacramento Bee reported Younger, as LA County district attorney in 1969, received a fraud tip from an investor and also invested $16,500 in the program. The SEC later filed an $8 million fraud action against Burke and two associates.
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Los Angeles
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Harmer and Dymally clash in heated California debate
In a Sacramento Press Club debate Lt. Gov. John Harmer accused Democrat Mervyn Dymally of being a big spender and a puppet of special interests while Dymally said Harmer voted against major social legislation. They sparred over education funding Serrano ruling offshore drilling and marijuana penalties with Harmer opposing busing as a means to improve education.
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Alioto kin win OK to buy PFEL amid board vote
The Alioto family wins federal approval for a $4.6 million purchase of Pacific Far East Line by Freighters Inc, a group led by Mayor Joseph Alioto's son. PFEL, the port's largest tenant, owed $1.7 million in back rent. a conflict of interest dispute and charter changes are cited. An interim director also proposes spending to refurbish Pier 35 as a passenger terminal.
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Catalina Island Weather Surprises Winter Travel Plans
Long Beach Catalina Cruises offers two daily trips plus a Friday evening cruise. A Catalina weather survey shows summers cooler by 10 percent than the mainland and winters warmer by 10 percent, making off season visits appealing.
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Reagan calls special Senate election for Bec district
President Reagan ordered a special State Senate election for the 21st District northwest of Los Angeles to fill the Harmer seat after his appointment as lieutenant governor. A runoff would be Jan 7 if no candidate secures a majority in the Dec 10 ballot. Newton Russell is endorsed for the post.
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