Energy Independence Progress or Stalled Promise
The piece surveys post embargo energy hopes from solar heat to wind power and synthetic fuels. It notes government and industry funding rose from 145.3 million in 1973 to 402.6 million in 1975 while fossil fuels still dominate. Experts cite market development costs, capital needs, and price gaps as barriers to rapid solar, geothermal, or shale and coal gasification adoption.
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Terry Kirkpatrick
U.S. House Committee On Science and Technology
Energy Research and Development Administration
Federal Energy Administration
E. L. Shrier
Exxon Corp
Middle East
North Africa
Mideast
Nicholas Sarkis
Arab Petroleum Research Center
Joseph Lindmayer
Solarex Corp
John M. Teem
Lindmayer
Earth
R. R. Breckenfeld
Shell Oil Co
John McKinley
Texaco Inc
McKinley
Readers defend Coach Gibson against controversial hiring
A Letter to the Editor praises Coach Gibson for courage while accusing the Board of Education of breaking the law in hiring Mr. Whaley. The writer criticizes use of tax dollars for legal defense, questions Whaley’s qualifications, and urges community support to address what is described as an unjust action and overreach by the board.
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Editer
the Messenger
Coach Gibson
Board of Education
Whaley
Gibson
Thanks for Donations During Mrs. Welch Illness
The Welch family of Route 1 Reedsville thanks Channel 5 CB Action team The Plains the Big Ben CB Club Pomeroy and many individuals for food and money donated during Mrs. Welch illness. Special thanks to Channel 5 CB Action team for collecting donations.
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the Messenger
Larry Welch
Route 1
Reedsville
Channel 5
the Plains
Big Ben CB Club
Pomeroy
Welch
Apology Issued for Typo in Letter to Editor
The Messenger notes reader Lynn Niggemeyer flagged typographical errors in her last Sunday letter. The editor apologizes for the misprints and blames a misbehaving computer for the mistakes.
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Lynn Niggemeyer
Messenger
Ms. Niggemeyer
Amin's Victory at Entebbe Airport
A Ugandan military spokesman says Uganda repulsed the Israeli invasion at Entebbe and kept the airport in Ugandan hands. An admirer credits Field Marshal Idi Amin Dada with rallying troops and delivering a crushing setback to Israel, warning they will think twice before attempting incursions.
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Washington
Idi Amin Dada
Entebbe
Uganda
Israel
Amin
Field Marshal Amin's Strategic Defenses at Entebbe
A dialogue lauds Field Marshal Amin for defensive deception during the Entebbe operation. He stayed in his bunker directing the defense while Israeli commandos failed to seize the airport after a staged OAS trip distraction. Amin then plans a new medal presentation at the palace when safe.
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Entebbe
Big Daddy
OAS
Amin
Carter Targets New York Liberal Gatekeepers
Jimmy Carter expands his New York campaign, meeting the New York Times editorial staff after addressing a Waldorf Astoria audience. The piece recalls past mayoral battles and notes a shift from prohibition era privacy to a more open newsroom culture.
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Jimmy Carter
New York City
Waldorf Astoria
United Nations
New York
New York Times
Rome
Carter and Reagan in the 1970s political frame
James Reston discusses Jimmy Carter and liberal Democrats, noting his early ties to Dean Rusk and shifts in policy stance. He contrasts Reagan’s free government ideals with liberal interventions, and cites John Silber on pursuing happiness versus pleasure within American political rhetoric.
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Jimmy Carter
Wee Jimmy
James Reston
America
Georgia
Carter
the Times
West Point
Reston
Henry Jackson
State of Washington
Big Jimmy
Miami
George McGovern
Democratic Party
Dean Rusk
Reagan
John Silber
Boston University
Massachusetts
H.L. Mencken
Letter Guidelines Amid Public Interest
General interest letters may be sent to the Messenger and should be signed with the sender’s address and telephone number included. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters for space readability and reader interest.
Rhodes Considers a Fourth Term for Ohio Governor
Three term Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes, age 66, remains undecided about running again in 1978. Close aides say health is good, drive strong, and he continues efforts to attract industry while facing a Democratic legislature and possible federal reapportionment court action that could influence his decision.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Ohio
Senate
Cleveland
Frank J. Lausche
Florida
Japan
Germany
Italy
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