White House Considers Solar Water Heating Feasibility
James R Schlesinger asked ERDA to study solar heating at the White House. A task force found solar water heating feasible architecturally and economically promising, though costs and aesthetics require careful design and space. The president has encouraged solar use, but no decision has been announced.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Jimmy Carter
White House
James R Schlesinger
Energy Research and Development Administration
Ronald Scott
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Carter
General Services Administration
National Park Service
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Ohio lawmakers debate pay hikes amid inflation and politics
Ohio legislators weigh raises from 17 500 to cover living costs while in Columbus and back home. Rep Arthur Wilkowski backs a 5 000 annual increase with expense reimbursement. Rep Gene Damschroder seeks a 12 000 cap and shorter sessions. GOP attacks Democrats as arrogant while courting a 1978 ballot vote. Rep David Hartley gains rare floor tribute after voting against funding for Carter inaugural delegation.
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Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
House
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Fremont
Damschroder
David Hartley
Springfield
Ohio House
Hartley
Carter
Charles F. Kurfess
Kurfess
This Day in History August 5 1977 Highlights
Key events on this date include the 1963 treaty banning atmospheric space and underwater nuclear tests, the 1858 completion of the first trans Atlantic cable, the 1861 start of U S income tax, the 1884 Liberty Statue cornerstone, the 1949 Ecuador earthquake death toll, and Monroe’s 1962 death. Neil Armstrong, John Huston born. Dietrich quote.
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Britain
Soviet Union
U.S
New York Harbor
Ecuador
Neil Armstrong
John Huston
Marlene Dietrich
Business Confidence Still Lacking in Carter Era
Washington businessmen express concern over tax reform and inflation control and question the administration's ability to create a profitable investment climate. They cite uncertain energy policy, fears of price controls, and a risky dollar as factors behind muted capital formation and ongoing friction with the Carter team.
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Carter
Congress
Economic Council
Charles L. Schultze
Kennedy-steel
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Richard Nixon
Schultze
Treasury
Washington
Bethlehem
New York
United States
Business Roundtable
Ford
Georgia
Lance, Schultze
W. Michael Blumenthal
Epilepsy Drug Valproate Near U S Approval
The FDA and Abbott Laboratories are poised to fast track sodium valproate for epilepsy treatment in the United States. With international backing and over 200 studies supporting safety and effectiveness, a streamlined review could bring the drug here and prevent up to a million seizures next year, reducing economic losses.
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United States
Food and Drug Administration
Abbott Laboratories
National Commission On Epilepsy
Europe
France
Great Britain
Bernard S. Abrams
Industrailaist
Columbus
Ohio
Felice
NBC
Congress
FDA
Labat
Abbott
National Commission For the Control of
Defense Spending Supported By George Gallup
A Gallup survey from Princeton shows rising public support for defense spending with 27 percent claiming too little is being spent. The study notes that defense budget share has fallen from 33 percent in 1972 to 24 percent now, amid varying views by age and party.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Defense
Washington
Will Rogers Reflects On Washington Investigation
Will Rogers says he is back in Washington to observe a new investigation. He argues the exposure of the privileged class helps the public, noting some actions by “old Boys in Washington” skirt the line of legality and could lead to prosecution.
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Washington
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