Unusual upper wind distortion deepens cold U S winter
Washington weather officials report a persistent distortion in upper atmosphere winds moving Arctic cold southward. The pattern lowers temperatures across the East for the next weeks and fuels fuel shortages. Dr. Donald Gilman notes no simple cause and no rapid warmup.
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Snow Squalls Stranding motorists Across Northern Ohio
Snow squalls and arctic air struck northern Ohio causing near zero visibility and closed highways. A man, Leon Denny, 72, of Van Wert, died while trying to push a stuck car on a rural road south of Van Wert. Power lines sparked fires, cutting electricity for thousands and forcing shelter operations in Bowling Green Sandusky and Fulton counties.
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Gas Purchase May Slow Drain But Not Cure Ohio Curtailment
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp et al contracted Texaco to supply 30 million cubic feet daily for 60 days. The deal enlarges regional storage and does not lift existing curtailments for Ohio industrial users, as officials cite anticipated delivery problems from cold weather and proportional allotment across seven states.
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Congress Rushing on Carter Gas Program
Congress moves quickly to pass President Carter’s natural gas plan after a Tuesday push by leaders. The emergency bill would empower diversion of gas to cold regions and permit emergency sales at unregulated prices until July 31, aiming to relieve shortages and plant shutdowns.
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PUCO Ruling on Emergency Gas Plan Expected Today
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio was to rule on a plan that would let Columbia Gas of Ohio buy emergency gas for curtailed customers without contracts, spreading costs if approved. The ruling follows a March 31 service safety pause and ongoing energy shortage actions as schools and industries face possible closures without conservation.
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Misunderstood Child Protection Chief Takes Aim at Agency
Max F Bacey appointed executive director of Athens County Children's Services says the agency's protective services role may be misunderstood. The report notes ongoing local coverage and related public concerns.
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Ohio opens state energy crisis center in Columbus
The Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development activated a state energy crisis center. Residents can call 1 800 282 9234 for general injuries about energy supplies and allocations. Industrial inquiries use 1414 466 7590 and commercial queries 1 614 466 7573, the numbers are not toll free.
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Vatican Rules Against Women Priests Despite Other Churches
The Vatican declared that the Roman Catholic Church will not ordain women as priests. A 6,000 word declaration from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says Jesus Christ was a man and his apostles and priests were men, guiding the church’s stance under Pope Paul VI.
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Hunt Paroled After Watergate Jail Term
Howard Hunt, described as embittered after 31 months in prison for Watergate involvement, will live in Miami after his parole on February 25. The U S Parole Board said Hunt could be released if he pays a $10,000 fine. attorney Ellis Rubin said the fine would be paid from Hunt's life savings as he pursues painting writing and lectures in Miami.
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FBI Subpoenas Longshore Leaders Across Atlantic Gulf Ports
The FBI subpoenas hundreds of longshore union leaders and shipping officials along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in an investigation of organized crime links in the union and payoffs by management. Some subpoenas require testimony before grand juries in February in Miami and New York City.
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Rare Crane Aims at Comeback in New Mexico
AP Special Correspondent describes a whooping crane reintroduction project at Bosque del Apache. Dick Rigby watches over six wintering birds as scientists from the University of Idaho relocate eggs to Sandhill crane nests to foster a second flock, parallel to the existing population.
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