Energy crisis looms as gas supplies tighten
Amid record cold and looming energy worries, reports of school closings and plant shutdowns grow. The Federal Power Commission heard calls from North Carolina Governor Hunt and lawmakers urging emergency gas supplies for the East Coast after Houston Pipeline Co won permission for emergency sales. Critics say price controls hinder exploration, while winter weather may force reality checks on energy assumptions.
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Eally
Biacine
Etteet
South
Washington
Federal Power Commission
North Carolina
James B. Hunt Jr
South Carolina
Maryland
FPC
Houston Pipeline, Co
Winter
Freeway Habitat Aids White-Tailed Kite Boom
A white tailed kite once listed as endangered now flourishes along Los Angeles freeways. Broad grassy shoulders provide habitat for mice lizards and grasshoppers, its prey, with estimates nearing a thousand birds and flocks of one hundred seen by motorists.
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Los Angeles
From Sun Files Head Magness Were Mr Miss REL 1947
A Baytown Sun reminiscence highlights Mont Belvieu drainage survey by the U S Health Service and Gulf Coast mosquito control, notes Marie Ellender’s Cedar Bayou High slumber party, a Dayton President's Ball dancer, and personnel changes in local clubs.
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Baytown
Mary Bender
Vaudine Smith
W. L. Smith
Mont Beivieu
Dayton
Roosevelt
William Kubik
Fort Benning
Robert E. Lee
Charles Head
Barbara Magness
al Melinger
Max Mosesman
Rainbow Girls
Crosby Rainbow Assembly
Catherine Prince
Virginia Wolcik
Charles
Barbara
Lioyd A
Janie) Deaton Jr
Charles R. Head Jr
San Antonio
Charles Sr
Fot Exxon
Heeston
Barbera
Sam Heaston School
Brentwood
Coffee Price Angst and Safety Standards Debate
New Yorkers ponder a conspiracy of suppliers versus nonbuyers as coffee prices and supply debates unfold. The Council on Wage and Price Stability critiques OSHA diving standards as costly, arguing training divers could save more lives at lower cost than rigid rules.
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New York
Council On Wage and Price Stability
The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Council
Today In History highlights for January 31, 1977
The summary recalls key past events dated January 31 across history. Notable items include the launch of Explorer One in 1958 from Cape Canaveral, Guy Fawkes execution in 1606, John Marshall appointment in 1801, Lee named commander in 1865, Germany’s 1917 U-boat policy, Soviet victory at Stalingrad in 1943, and the Northern Ireland general strike five years ago following civilian deaths.
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Associated Press
Cape Canaveral
Fla
John Marshall
United States
Robert E. Lee
Germany
Soviet Union
Stalingrad
Northern Ireland
Baytown Sun Editorial Details and Policy Snapshot
A fragmented Baytown Sun reference lists staff positions from editor to executive roles, dates, addresses, and advertising policies. It notes subscription rates and standard press association credits, plus a brief letter submission policy emphasizing signed letters and brevity. The garbled text preserves names, roles, and internal guidelines.
Benjamin Franklin Dismissed as Colonial Postmaster General
In January 1774 Benjamin Franklin loses his role as colonial postmaster general amid shifting colonial governance. The move reshapes postal administration ahead of escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain.
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Ben Franklin
Bible Verse After Worded Wisdom of God
A Bible verse from I Corinthians 1 21 highlighting that God chose the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe not by human wisdom but by divine message and faith.
US Faces Oil Squeeze As Energy Task Force Delays Report
A confidential briefing reveals disputes between State and Treasury over how to secure oil supplies and curb prices. Treasury fears import cuts hurt economy. State seeks measures to cushion price rises and stockpile oil, debating domestic versus foreign purchases and funding methods.
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Shase
Gerald Ford
National Security
Brent
Scowcroft
Carter
State Department
Treasury
Treasury Department
Vitamins and health basics for a balanced diet
A well balanced diet provides most vitamins and minerals for health. Some groups, like those on poor diets or with illnesses, may benefit from a daily vitamin, but long term mega doses can cause trouble. consult a doctor if medical problems require high doses.
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DR. Lamb
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