U S water woes flagged in CEQ report on shortages and pollution
Washington report warns water quality and quantity are at risk from pollution and misuse across the United States. The 10th annual CEQ study cites dwindling western supplies, acid rain in the Northeast, Great Lakes contamination, and impacts on fisheries and the Chesapeake Bay. It notes urban air gains but serious soil erosion and sprawl, urging action on conservation and water protection. Total 1978 pollution-control spending cited as 26.9 billion with per-person costs around 120 dollars.
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Iran names Bani-Sadr to lead army commission probe
Abolhassan Bani-Sadr is poised to approve a five member international panel to probe Iran's hostage crisis, with U N backing and Washington officials indicating readiness. Tehran has yet to issue formal approval and no timetable on hostage release is set.
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Kurt Waldheim
Waldheim
Washington lawmaker resigns over lewd conduct charge
Washington state representative Eric Rohrbach R Seattle has resigned from the House after being charged with lewd conduct in a public park restroom alongside state official Leopold Schmidt and Joseph Gregorius. Rohrbach maintains innocence while saying the arrest hinders his work as executive chairman of the House Insurance Committee. Schmidt resigned as Olympia Brewing president, replaced by Robert Schmidt. Gregorius was set to resign as director of the state alcohol and substance abuse office. all amid the public restroom probe.
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Los Angeles Flood Toll Rises as New Storm Hits
The region endures renewed flooding with mud and rising deaths. Rescue workers retrieve bodies from sewer lines and submerged areas while cars and homes are washed away. One child swept into a sewer drain and a woman suffocated by mud are among reported fatalities. Train service halted by a washed bridge. Evacuations top thousands at Point Mugu Naval Center as five feet of water fills the area. Malibu beaches close due to ruptured pipelines and raw sewage.
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Munson estate valued under court scrutiny in Cleveland
The Munson estate totals about $4.9 million with debts over $3.5 million and Lloyds of London seeking $1.1 million. Court battles loom between widow Diana Lynn and insurers, with potential involvement of teammates and media figures. Net value disputed by family lawyers citing differing asset and liability interpretations.
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High gas costs keep Ohio drivers off roads
Ohio drivers cut back on travel as gasoline prices rise and fuel shortages loom. Turnpike tolls and car traffic declined in 1979 with total toll revenue dropping to 44.3 million and passenger car travel down 11 percent from 1978. Officials warn further budget shortfalls threaten highway construction and maintenance without new funds.
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Ohio fire trial eyed as relatives sue wiring firm
Relatives of 165 people killed in the 1977 Beverly Hills nightclub fire sue the aluminum wiring industry, claiming that aluminum wiring started the blaze as the federal trial nears closing arguments and jury instructions. Separately, Ohio Lottery reports a midday draw of 256 with sales totaling 477147.50 dollars and a 326784.50 dollars payoff.
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Delaware Move Plans for Jenkins Evangelistic Association
The Leroy Jenkins Evangelistic Association Inc is being moved from Greenwood, DC back to Delaware. Equipment is being returned after 18 months. Jenkins, serving a 12 year sentence in South Carolina for conspiracy to arson and assault, was convicted last May. About 20 office staff will relocate. his mother continues services at Holy Hill Cathedral as weekly flights from Tampa resume.
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Linda Myer
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Willa Mae Jenkins
Holy Hill
Greenwood
Cambodia repatriation plans face delays amid instability
U N sources in Bangkok say they are ready to push ahead with voluntary repatriation of nearly 400 000 Cambodian refugees once the military situation stabilizes. Officials stress they will not return people until conditions allow safe return with food seed and tools. Western embassies and relief groups worry over the plan's timing and impact.
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Cambodia
Great Trans Atlantic Pancake Race in Olney and Liberals
Women of Olney face Liberal challengers in the 31st Great Trans Atlantic Pancake Race with Liberal holding an 18 12 edge prior to the event. The contest travels between Olney and Liberal attracting hundreds of spectators in both towns.
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