Famed opera star Maria Callas dies of heart attack
Maria Callas, famed soprano and Onassis romance figure, died at her Paris home of a heart attack at 53. Born Sophie Kalos in New York to Greek immigrants, she built a storied career from Athens to Milan and Chicago, famed for fiery temperament and numerous recordings.
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Tax relief and water plan fail as session ends in California
California lawmakers closed the 1977 session amid disappointment and rancor. A property tax relief measure failed again in the Senate, despite Gov. Brown's lobbying. The $3.4 billion water plan, including the Peripheral Canal, drew 21 votes for and 16 against, blocking final state endorsement and delaying negotiations with the federal government. Brown pledged no immediate special session to resolve the tax issue.
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County secessions tougher after last minute Assembly vote
SB 700 by Sen. David Roberts tightens secession efforts in Los Angeles County by requiring 25 percent of registered voters in the new county or 10 percent elsewhere to qualify a measure. The bill, approved 41-31 by the Assembly after Senate approval 22-5, moves to Gov. Brown with a month to act.
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Lance defends ethics amid Senate confirmation grilling
Bert Lance testified that his banking and budget director tenure met high ethical standards and that he withheld nothing from Senate staff. He described a January staff meeting as full disclosure and rejected claims his Calhoun overdrafts violated ethics, insisting he went beyond staying within the law.
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Liberal overdraft policy at Calhoun bank under Bert Lance
The First National Bank of Calhoun Georgia once had a generous overdraft policy under Bert Lance but public criticism, embezzlement concerns, and tightening measures led to a tougher stance. Residents recall overdraft usage and associates note Lance’s family used large overdrafts while the bank faced losses.
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House Moves to Boost U S Minimum Wage to 2 65 in January
The House sent Senate action to raise the federal minimum wage from 2 20 to 2 65 per hour, affecting about 3.1 million workers. The measure would reach 3 03 by 1980, with debates over youth pay, employer exemptions, and annual indexing.
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Florida Court Denies Stay for Spenkelink Execution
Florida Supreme Court rejects a stay of execution for John A. Spenkelink, confirming a Monday electric chair date for the 28 year old California man convicted of the 1974 murder in a Tallahassee motel. The case moves to federal review as his attorney seeks relief.
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Prisoner seeks hip replacement amid arthritis claim
John Mitchell asks to be released from prison for an artificial hip due to degenerative arthritis. Article notes on prison release request and health issue.
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Weather Tonight and Saturday in L B Area and Deserts
Tonight in the L B area cloudy with a low of 38. In the deserts expect fair windy conditions with a low of 52 and a high of 86. Winds unresolved.
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