EPA report on new environmental laws sparks mixed views
EPA highlights 75 plants closing due to antipollution rules affecting 15 700 workers while antipollution equipment industry employs 1.1 million workers with a 15 7 billion value. Critics say the report ignores effects on new plants and power projects, such as Utah’s stalled coal plant, signaling possible electricity shortages in the 1980s.
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Robert D Cathcart Frecative Editor
Robert D Cathcart of Aiken South Carolina serves as Frecative Editor in a 1976 local note announcing his appointment and position within the publication's desk.
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Robert D. Cathcart
Vienna OPEC Raid Terrorists and Regional Reactions
The Vienna OPEC raid saw six terrorists threaten two hostages. Officials note Algerians freed the terrorists who vanished underground with militant Arab support. Saudi and Iranian governments condemn the violence and reject any Palestinian justification. The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 200 words for publication.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Jamshid Amuzegar
OPEC
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Algeria
What Was In the Ark of the Covenant
Miss T L asks about the Ark in the Old Testament. Billy Graham explains the original contents the two tablets of the Law, later a manna container, and Aaron’s rod. The mercy seat lid sat within the Holy of Holies where the high priest met God yearly.
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Dr. Graham
Miss T.L
Moses
Aaron
Tabernacle
Hay of Holies
Jesus Christ
Reagan's 90 Billion Idea Spurs National Debate
The Chicago speech triggered a debate over transferring 90 billion in federal programs to states and localities. Reagan insists the plan is a phased shift of powers and revenue adjustments, not an immediate budget cut or universal tax relief. He argues states could run services more cheaply and closer to voters, potentially lowering taxes overall.
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Andrew Tully
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Chicago
George McGovern
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Kennedy Reagan
Ike
Pentagon
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Maine
Califor
Nia
State House
Public Letter Urges Action Over High Costs and Dog Safety
Dorothy M. Albea complains of rising food and drug prices and vitamin C loss when orange juice is not refrigerated. She urges readers to write to the FDA in Washington, and notes personal burdens from groceries, doctors, and social security.
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Washington, DC
Dorothy M. Albea
North Carolina Ave
P.S
P.P.S
D.M.A
Chuck Colson’s Watergate revelations from Born Again
Charles Colson describes inside Nixon White House life during the Watergate era in his book Born Again. He portrays Nixon as shy yet vindictive, recalls attempts to spy on foes, and notes Nixon’s plans to pardon aides and the rejection of Connally for 1972.
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Chuck” Colson
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Waterdale
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Spiro Agnew
Henry Kasinger
Colson
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H.R
Bob” Haldeman
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D Lonn
Hughes
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Sequoia
Kissinger
John Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Daniel Elisherg
Pentagon
Elisherg
Treasury
John Connally
Republican Party
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Connally
Tme
House
Jerry Ford
Carl Albert
San Clemente
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