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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
6
The United States posted a record 906 million trade deficit in November as imports rose driven by petroleum and foods while exports slipped about one percent due to fewer farm shipments. Full-year figures show exports at 104.5 billion versus imports of 109.5 billion, widening the deficit from 1975’s surplus.
Tokyo based Kyodo News quotes Chen Yi sung a member of the Chinese People's Congress Standing Committee on a world tour. He argues Sino American relations could normalize next year if the Carter administration withdraws moral support from the Nationalist regime in Taiwan. He rejects the Nationalist government and says China prefers a peaceful solution but will use force if necessary to absorb Taiwan.
Amin Hilmy Jr an Arab League observer at the UN defended higher oil prices saying Arab nations need US refined petroleum products but cannot afford them without more income. He called the price cycle vicious and urged blocs to craft a solution and expand trade to benefit both sides.
Chinese leader Hua Kuo feng calls the Tangshan earthquake one of six great quakes of magnitude 7 or higher to strike China in recent history. Deaths and damage figures remain undisclosed with estimates ranging from 10,000 to over a million. millions were left homeless in Tangshan Fengshan and nearby cities after the 8.3 magnitude disaster.
Winter driving conditions were reported on Idaho mountain roads with icy spots on U S 95 from Lewiston Hill to Sandpoint and on State Highway 55 from Banks Canyon to New Meadows. Interstate 90 and U S 16 near Fourth of July Canyon showed icy spots with Lookout Pass having a snow floor. U S 12 to Orofino had icy spots and Lolo Pass a broken snow floor. U S 93 from Galena Summit to 73 also showed a broken snow floor with Idaho City to Lowman and Robie Creek to Idaho City areas noting icy spots and broken snow surfaces.
Leslie Van Houten, 27, shown with a softer appearance, seeks bail pending a second trial for two murders linked to the Manson Family. Prosecution urges high bail and trial readiness, while defense argues rehabilitation and no danger to society. Bail set at 200000, with trial date tentatively Jan 28 and likely March postponements.
Captain George Papadoupolos testified in a US District Court hearing that the Liberian registered tanker Argo Merchant lost its gyrocompass and operated with a faulty primary compass for about 15 hours before running aground near Nantucket Shoals. The tanker spilled 7.6 million gallons of oil, creating the nation’s worst offshore spill at that time. Winds and shifting conditions threatened Massachusetts shores as two officers prepared to provide depositions.
Coast Guard and two cleanup contractors race to contain and map an oil spill from the 771 foot tanker Olympic Games after it ran aground near Marcus Hook. 133 500 gallons spilled into the Delaware River threatening New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores and fishing grounds as lawsuits arise against Thebes Shipping Co and insurers.
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