Coal Surplus Meets Market Gaps in Energy Debate
Senate hearings reveal coal stockpiles rise amid market shortages and layoffs. Industry projects 700 million tons this year but could rise 100 million more with demand. Environmental limits and future tech like methanol from coal offer cleaner options, yet adoption lags.
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Turkey on edge as NATO ally faces economic collapse
The Carter administration warns that Turkey risks a deep crisis with 50 percent inflation and 20 percent unemployment, while 55 percent factory capacity and $5 billion in debt fuel political strife. Congress slows aid, debating loans versus grants, risking a Iran-like downturn.
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Grove City College and HEW clash over Title IX fate
George F. Will examines Grove City College in western Pennsylvania resisting federal aid and HEW Title IX compliance. The disputes center on whether federal tuition grants create government-college ties while HEW pursues jurisdiction and the college fights what it calls imperial bureaucracy.
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Unemployment benefits debate in Texas and states
Dr Henry E Felder of SRI International notes that in Texas a discharge for misconduct can lead to unemployment benefits in as little as two weeks or as long as 26 weeks with each case reviewed individually. He cites similar programs in Florida Iowa Nevada and Utah as part of a national study on unemployment insurance payments for the Department.
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Criticism of Unemployment Pay System and Welfare Bias
The article argues unemployment benefits are private funded through a payroll tax and criticizes lax admin and fraud. Felder cites state disparities in denial rules for quitting or firing for cause and warns of discrimination against minorities and the economically disadvantaged.
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Frog Jumping Goes Metric in Calaveras County Contest
The U S Metric Board pushes metric adoption across the nation as Calaveras County hosts a frog jumping contest measured in centimeters. Officials note resistance remains strong in Indianapolis and other regions while firms progress toward metric labeling and foreign trade alignment.
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U.s.metric Board
Congress
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