Freezing East Numbs Schools as Storm Rages Across Regions
The winter surge forces school closings for over a million students. Ohio Michigan New York auto plants reopen, while gas and power shortages strain homes. Ice locks Great Lakes shipping and Ohio River traffic amid freezing conditions.
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Sullivan campaigns for 7th District special election
In Minnesota's 7th District race for the special election, DFL candidate Michael Sullivan draws support from major figures including outgoing Rep. Bergland and Vice President-elect Mondale who plan to campaign in February and after Mondale's European trip. Sullivan vows to campaign in all 28 counties while facing independent Republican Arlan Stangeland and challenger Coya Knutson, the district’s only former congresswoman, who enters the primary challenging party endorsement.
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Bemidji City Council Forms city rural liaison panel
Mayor Doug Peterson announced a city rural coordinating committee to bridge Bemidji and surrounding townships amid on land sewage disputes. EPA PCA notices urged an environmental impact study while a Highway 2 west water project grant was explored. The meeting also addressed Sunday liquor guidelines, Woodland Ave water plans, and parking/strike matters.
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Energy supply emergency declared for Minnesota
The Minnesota State Executive Council declared an energy supply emergency and outlined a nine point fuel saving plan to curb heating oil use amid a shrinking supply. Thermostats would be urged to 65 by day and 60 at night with voluntary compliance, while tougher Phase II could close schools and industries and restrict business operations.
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Carter nominees head to Senate approval after Sorensen withdrawal
Washington AP reports that Theodore Sorensen withdrew as CLA director nominee, but remaining Carter picks for the administration face smooth Senate confirmation. Three Cabinet nominees won committee backing last week, and at least five more are expected to be approved today.
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Bomber seeks pardon under Carter plan
Karl Armstrong a 30 year old former Eagle Scout serving 23 years in Waupun State Prison for 1970 bombings at the University of Wisconsin Madison Army Math Research Center and a Baraboo Army ammunition plant says he will seek a clemency through Jimmy Carter's pardon program. He argues the program's spirit could apply to his antiwar actions though Carter has not proposed pardons for civilian antiwar activities.
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Ford interview hints at woman as VP by 1992
President Ford says a woman could be vice president and possibly president by 1992 in a relaxed AP interview. The report discusses the president's outlook alongside a weather brief predicting light snow and cold temperatures tonight through Wednesday with 50 percent chances of snow.
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