Senate probe widens as Lance faces decision by Carter
Sen Abraham Ribicoff calls Lance’s fate to the President and Lance. Carter says public support for budget director grows. Four staffers accuse Lance of misleading during January hearings about overdrafts totaling hundreds of thousands. Lance defends transparency, says information was provided. Ribicoff suspends hearings for two weeks, unclear if Lance stays in administration.
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Rain relief for grape harvest. little damage expected
Bruce Bearden notes weekend rains pose no serious threat to the grape crop with harvesting just starting for white varietals. Some risk if rains persist, but drought cut tonnage and yields may still fall 25 to 30 percent from 1976 while sugar levels remain favorable for now.
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Rain Cancels Drought Drought Relief in California
Rain drenched Northern California easing the two year drought. Marin County reported nearly two inches, Crescent City about 1.75 inches, and downtown San Francisco half an inch in an hour. Central valley armlands and orchards were soaked and some streets flooded near 6 a.m.
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Carter Faces a Busy Week in Middle East Talks and Energy Push
President Carter plans talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan on Palestinian roles and West Bank settlements and will meet Arab leaders seeking a breakthrough. U N Secretary General Waldheim warns of deterioration next year without peace. He faces strong opposition to his energy plan as he gathers key senators to advocate his proposals.
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Milpitas Man Killed in Boonville Wedding Ride Crash
An 18-year-old Milpitas man, John Stacey Johnson, died in a Saturday crash near Boonville after leaving his brother’s wedding reception. Passenger Stephanie Butler, 17, of Ukiah, survived with major injuries. The pair was returning Butler’s car when Johnson attempted a high speed pass on a wet curve, went off the road, and was ejected along with Butler. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Zimmerman Mortuary with interment at Inglewood Memorial Park.
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Legislative clashes erupt in California Senate and Assembly
In Sacramento both chambers saw public confrontations as leader disputes spilled into view. Sen. George Zenovich announced his removal as a committee chair by James Mills, while Assembly members Louis Papan and John Knox argued over committee operations.
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Modest storm brings relief to drought in Ukiah area
A light storm dropped 1.65 inches in Ukiah from Sunday night through today, boosting the weekly total to 2.22 inches and easing water shortages for farmers and residents. Tributaries to the east fork of the Russian River increased Lake Mendocino inflow from 14.7 to 61.3 cfs while releases outpace demand at 105 cfs, leaving the lake around 14,000 acre-feet about one fifth of pool height.
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Humane Society fights animal cruelty at Ector County Fair
Sarath Bomar of the Humane Society and Defenders of Wildlife denounce the Lone Star Jackrabbit Roping Contest as barbaric while stopping a horny toad race for endangered species rule violations. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials backing animal protection warn penalties and law enforcement to remove offenders at the fairgrounds. Judge Gary Watkins declines to halt the events.
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Northwestern California Weather Update Tonight and Tuesday
Showers fall mainly in the north tonight with a chance of showers in the south. Tuesday brings fair conditions in the south but continued shower chances in the north. Local gusty southerly winds ease later today with cooler temperatures. Fort Bragg readings 54 to 60, Ukiah 47 to 64.
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