Sponge slips from submarine claw at atomic waste site off San Francisco
Oceanographer Robert Dyer of the EPA described a failed attempt to haul a four-foot sponge from a 3,000-foot level among 55-gallon drums of nuclear waste near the Farallon Islands. The sponge slipped as waves rose, amid sharks and rough seas, after fragments were recovered for study.
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Farallon Islands
Mendelsohn nomination eyed by Senate panel
A Senate committee appears poised to decide this week on Robert Mendelsohn’s nomination as assistant secretary of interior for policy budget and administration. The 39 year old former San Francisco supervisor faced scrutiny over a 1974 campaign contribution and loan totaling 1 500 and 15 000 linked to a developer seeking coastal project approval.
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California
California Fair Political Practices Commission
Prince Charles Enjoys Relaxing Yacht Cruise In San Francisco
During his 12 day US tour the heir to the British throne fished for seven gill sharks and sand sharks off Hunters Point aboard the 44 foot Grunt with John McCosker and Jeffrey Meyer. He ate roast beef sandwiches and read a book on the return voyage while fans and protestors followed his San Francisco stay.
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St. Francis Yacht Club
Fisherman’s Wharf
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University of California
Napa Valley
Sacramento
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Chicago
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Alamo
Los Angeles Area
Ukiah Police Ready War On Halloween Vandals
Ukiah police deploy 22 officers in 11 cars for Halloween patrols across four districts. Officers warn objects thrown at vehicles are a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars and promise citations or jail for offenders. Parents urged to keep kids on sidewalks wear white or carry flashlights and inspect candy and fruit for tampering.
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Ken Budrow
Noyo Harbor Reopens Slowly After Weekend Storm Rescue Role
Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers clear Noyo Harbor after Friday storm. Four divers assess damage to a 25 foot launch while 15 boats suffer losses or damage. Buoys and navigation aids are being repositioned with a tentative resumption of channel marking by Tuesday night.
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Rober Moore
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Moore
Jim Cummings
Fort Bragg
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Point Chico
San Francisco
Army Corps of Engineers
Novo
Alameda
Mendocino County
Corps of Engineers
Strikes Devastate Israeli Economy Ground El Al Flights Papered
In Tel Aviv a nationwide strike campaign called by Histadrut disrupts daily life. The government devalued the pound by 45 percent and warns of further declines while food and fuel prices surge. El Al flights are grounded leaving about 1 400 passengers stranded at Ben Gurion airport.
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Israel
UPI
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Ben-Gurion
The
Histadrut
Israeli Labor Federation
Afl-Cio
United States
Britain freeds pound to seek own level in market move
Britain floated the pound to its own level causing a rapid rise of about 3 percent to the new high near $1.83 per dollar. Dealers reported hectic trading as hot money flowed in while imports and exports face new cost dynamics and tourism may see cheaper Britons abroad.
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UPI
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U.S
Pound
Zurich
Spook Insurance guards for Halloween mischief relief
Ukiahi Wildcats supporters promote Spook Insurance policies at 1 dollar for homes and 5 dollars for businesses to fund cleanups after pranks. Band mothers hosted a lasagna dinner at Pomolita school raising money for uniforms and travel. Homecoming week features performances by Ukiahi and Montgomery bands and a special halftime show.
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Montgomery
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al. Morgan
Rowland Nielson
Len Weselsky
al Bechtel
Pan Am sets polar global speed record in 48 hours
San Francisco dispatch reports Pan American World Airways flew a special performance version of the Boeing 747 around the Earth via the North and South Poles in 48 hours and 3 minutes. The polar speed flight celebrated Pan Am's 50th birthday and the Golden Anniversary of U.S. international aviation, cutting nearly a day from the 1965 Boeing 707 record.
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Poles
Pan American World Airways
U.S. International Aviation
Northwestern California Forecast Upbeat With Inland Warmth
Partly cloudy in the north through Tuesday with a slight chance of showers in the extreme north late Tuesday. Elsewhere fair through Tuesday with patchy night and morning fog along the coast and local morning valley fog. A little warmer inland Tuesday. Fort Bragg 45 63 Ukiah 46 70.
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Fort Bragg
Ukiah
Weather Summary Item From October 1976
A partial weather note shows October 1976 values with a high around 0 and a low at 39. The fragment also cites last year’s value 1.54.
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