Gas Rationing Plan Defeated By House Vote
Washington House leaders blamed confusion over who would receive fuel under the standby rationing plan after a 246 to 159 defeat. The bill would have granted Carter standy authority to require coupons for gas during a national emergency, but changes and perceived unfair allocations sparked concerns.
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White House
Capitol Hill
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John Brademus
Brademus
Senate
Government Raises Savings Bond Interest After Five Years
The U S government lifts the Savings Bond rate from 6 to 6 percent on maturity, effective June 1, boosting earnings for Series E and H holders. About 25 million families hold $81 billion in bonds, with $400 million more annual interest. Series EE and HH will replace E and H starting January 2.
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U.S
Carolyn M. Johnston
Savings Bond Division
Treasury Department
Ms. Johnston
Johnston
Organ Donor From Roulette Victim Receives Kidneys
Danny Turowski a seventh grader at Our Lady Queen of Angels School died after a Russian roulette incident. His kidneys were donated to a Detroit woman in her 50s and an 18 year old from Flint. The boy was kept alive by machines until organ recipients could be arranged at Henry Ford Hospital.
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Henry Ford Hospital
Flint, Mich
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Detroit Public Schools
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Schlesinger vows to monitor oil industry after decontrol move
Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger told the House Ways and Means Committee that U S refiners run at about 85 percent capacity due to crude oil shortages, not industry conspiracy. He warned against price manipulation as President Carter plans to lift federal oil price controls starting June 1 and urged support for a windfall tax to curb oil company gains.
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James R. Schlesinger
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Ways and Means Committee
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Carter
Ed Jenkins
D-Ga
Draft Registration Possible in House Action
Washington AP reports the House Armed Services Committee backed a plan to require 16 year olds to register as potential draftees when they turn 18. The measure, part of a $42 billion weapons bill, would speed mobilization if a draft resumes.
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Armed Services Committee
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