Clausen warns against limiting wine labeling regulations
California congressman Don Clausen cautioned a federal panel against strict BATF wine labeling rules. He argued free markets sustain high quality and called for evidence before imposing controls. He stressed regional pride in American wine and urged producers be allowed to craft varied wines.
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Weather forecast for Northwestern California region
Clouds spread southward this afternoon with rain likely north of Cape Mendocino tonight into Wednesday morning. Some showers or drizzle possible farther south. Clearing by Wednesday afternoon. Temps show little change with Fort Bragg 48 to 60 and Ukiah 47 to 68.
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Carter Signs Law Raising Minimum Wage to 3.35 by 1981
President Carter signed a bill to raise the minimum wage to 3.35 an hour by 1981, the largest increase in history. The plan starts at 2.65 next Jan 1, with a 9 billion dollar impact for about 5.3 million workers and extends benefits to tipped workers while projecting some inflation and job loss for small businesses.
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Firecracker stand blast kills nine in Ixmiquilpan market
A market explosion in Ixmiquilpan Mexico killed nine people and left 39 injured, three seriously, officials said. Prudenci Ibarra Ventura reported the blast occurred Monday afternoon in the town plaza as a firecracker stand burned.
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Defense officials warn costly Soviet air defense program
Defense Department officials say a crash program costing about 50 billion dollars or more would be required for the Soviet Union to field an adequate air defense against present Cruise missiles. President Carter signs a 6.7 billion foreign aid bill boosting global assistance versus last year.
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Ukiah Sees Dozens Of Halloween Egg Pranks
Police report more than 35 egg throwing incidents across Ukiah with minor property damage. A windshield shattered on Highway 101, a Wabash Street house toilet-papered, and a cardboard invasion of the Daily Journal building noted. No serious injuries or major damage reported.
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Sharp price upswing noted in DC survey
The Ukiah area saw a 4.6 percent rise from Q2 to Q3 with overall living costs up 8.0 percent year to date. Grocery items including bacon eggs bread lettuce and canned goods all rose this year while coffee prices fell sharply 9.9 percent easing the market basket only with coffee excluded. Meat rose 12.3 percent year to date and utilities showed seasonal changes. Housing costs leveled but monthly payments climbed 21.6 percent yearly.
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Oregon Governor urges fir log export ban
Oregon Governor Bob Straub urges banning all exports of Douglas fir logs from the Pacific Northwest. He says the ban would save Oregon jobs and curb housing costs. An analysis by Straub's counsel notes log exports drain scarce materials and inflame home construction costs. He says the ban could create 8,000 new wood processing jobs in Oregon.
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