Carter energy plan frames Use less and pay more proposal
President Carter plans to present a broad energy strategy on April 20 emphasizing efficiency and higher fuel prices as oil and gas grow scarcer. Key ideas include a sliding scale tax on gas guzzlers, higher mpg standards, tax incentives to switch to coal, and utility programs to improve home insulation, with details still under review and Congress weighing the balance of costs and political risk.
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Middlebury engineer opposes midwinter school shutdown
Maxwell Eaton of Middlebury College argues for a spring calendar shift to save more fuel. He cites a study showing a winter setback saves 45,000 gallons monthly and a full May shutdown could save the base 43,000 gallons plus fuel per degree day, contrasting with broader calls for midwinter closures.
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Easter Dinner Alters UCS Hot Meals Schedule
The UCS Hot Meals Program for seniors will shift this week due to an Easter Dinner at the Senior Citizens' Community Center on Wednesday. Meals are served at the Senior Center in 168 North St and Brookside Apartment House at 323 South St with five days of normal service and optional mini-bus transport by calling 442-8012 before 10 a.m. The menu runs Monday to Friday with Swedish meat balls, Irish corned beef, Easter ham, turkey, and baked white fish entrees, plus sides and desserts.
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