EPA to revise automileage rating system
The EPA plans to change how new car mileage is calculated after complaints that results differ from real driving. New figures will lower some 1979 estimates as tests use city highway and combined weights, and Honda’s 197 model was excluded pending certification. Diesel Volkswagen Rabbit tops city and highway efficiency in several classes, while Chrysler police pursuit models appear lower due to specialized engines and use.
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San Francisco
Coste
Honda
Waitress testifies doors kept locked at deadly Beverly Trils Club fire
Cincinnati AP reports waitress Janetta Johnson testified it was standard policy to lock fire doors at the Beverly Trils Supper Club in Kentucky where 164 died. She described flames at her back in the Cabaret Room as patrons crowded two exits. She said doors were unlocked only briefly before the fire. Gov Carroll testified of code violations and three state officials were suspended with pay after state investigators found failures.
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Southgate
Janetta Johnson
House Subcommittee
John‘sah
Kentucky
Julian Carroll
Tim
Carroll
Warren Southworth
Koch Wins New York Runoff For Mayor Nomination
Rep. Edward Koch won the Democratic runoff to become New York mayoral nominee, defeating Mario Cuomo. Koch led with strong borough support, 800,000 Democrats voting, and endorsements from the New York Daily News and Post. He promised citywide unity and reform to revive New York.
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Edward Koeh
Koch
Mario Cuomo
Hugh Carey
Greenwich Village
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Manhattan
East Side
John Lindsay
Cuomo
New York Daily News
New York Post
National Guard
Polanski to undergo psychiatric tests in Chino Prison
In Santa Monica, AP reports director Roman Polanski, who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, was ordered by Superior Court Judge Laurence Hittenband to three months of psychiatric testing at Chino State Prison. The judge will rule on sentencing after the tests, with potential prison time and possible deportation.
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Roman Polanski
Chino State Prison
Superior Court
Laurence J. Hittenband
Polanski
Tait
China
Polansk
Hald
Voters weigh ban on nation's first nude beach at Black's Beach
San Diego voters decide whether to abolish the 1974 ban on nude bathing at Black's Beach. About 130000 of 369000 registered voters were expected to vote, amid religious and political debate. The beach, below UC San Diego, draws thousands on holidays despite a hazardous trail and calls for mandatory swimsuits by local papers and church leaders.
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AP poll shows Carter hurt by Lance affair impact
The AP survey finds fall in Carter’s ratings amid Lance controversy. Powell says no briefing on budget chief decision. Lance testifies, urging American public trust. White House notes shift in calls in his favor. Polls show erosion of confidence in Carter’s conduct and overall performance, with mixed views on Lance’s resignation.
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Lance
White House
Jody Powell
Powell
Senate Committee
Anage
Zave Carter
Spercunt
Senate panel okays home insulation tax credit amid energy debate
The Senate Finance Committee approved a tax credit for home insulation and weatherization as part of Carter’s energy plan, with credits up to 800 for insulation and up to 2200 for sun, wind, or earth powered heating systems. The panel also signaled potential rejection of broader non tax energy measures and one insulation credit was kept refundable beyond tax liability.
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Finance Committee
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Energy Conservaton
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House
Congress
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Yotes Wete
William Hathaway
Maine
Tennessee Governor faces fire over promised pardon
Tennessee Governor Blanton is under criticism after pledging to pardon Roger Humphreys, convicted of second degree murder for killing his ex-wife and her lover in 1973. Humphreys, a state Tourism Department photographer, is serving 2 to 40 years with parole possible in 19. Blanton says Humphreys has rehabilitated and may receive a pardon before his term ends in 1979, drawing opposition from: The Jackson Sun, Memphis Commercial Appeal, lawmakers, and critics who call the move political and inappropriate.
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Tennessee
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Mat
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Blanson
Nashville
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Secret Service
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Jules Yerere
Trusty
Sale
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Jackson Sus
Alanton
Memphis
Richard Nixon
Winfield Dunn
Statehouse
Roger Murray
Frank Lashee
West Tennessee
Lottery roundup numbers for Maryland and Pennsylvania
Baltimore reported the Maryland Numbers Game daily lottery drawing produced 222 for Monday night. Pittsburgh noted Pennsylvania Daily Lottery Monday numbers as 73 and 1.
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