Carter vows fight for gasoline tax plan
President Carter pledged to fight for his five cent a gallon gasoline tax as part of a broader energy program. He claimed the tax would aid families by reducing consumption and generating about six billion dollars in revenue, with rebates or credits returning funds to most households. He indicated rationing could be considered if Congress rejects the package, while White House aides stressed no immediate plan to use such powers.
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UPI
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White House
Jody Powell
Powell
Gerald Ford
United States
Zaire
House
Senate
Planned adjournment of Vermont legislature in doubt
The 1977 Vermont legislative adjournment faced doubt as late bills stalled action. Senate leaders proposed tabling eight House bills until next year while a noon Saturday Rules Committee meet pondered progress. Key items include regional development grants highway and bridge programs and health policy administration of federal funds.
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Senate
Robert Bloomer
Rutland
House
Health Policy Council
Stay of execution issued in Texas.
A federal judge issued an indefinite stay of execution for Ernest Benjamin Smith who was to die in Texas for the 1973 murder of a Dallas grocery store manager. The stay follows questions about constitutionality of Smith's conviction and death penalty as applied, with a hearing set for April 29.
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Dallas
Texas
UPI
Ernest Benjamin Smith
Texas Electric
U.S
Robert Porter
Smith
Gary Mark Gilmore
Utah
Porter
U.S. Supreme Court
William Stewart Moon
Howie Ray Robinson
Robinson
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Eviction Sparks Unauthorized Removal at Dream Street Home
Richard Day and relatives hauled belongings from 302 Silver St apartment onto the front lawn in a noncourt eviction dispute. Mrs. Day and her husband blame state eviction laws delaying legal action, saying they seek to set an example for landlords facing nonpayment and property damage.
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Richard Day
Gabriel
James
Silver St
Lally
Ms. Briggs
House votes down moves to halt missile funding
The House easily defeated attempts to halt funding for the MX intercontinental missile and to delay or cut back aircraft programs in a 35.9 billion defense bill. Other proposed cuts were rejected, including delaying AWACS purchases and ending a jet powered transport project. Final action was postponed to Monday as amendments and related spending were debated amid broader defense budget aims.
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UPI
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Carter
Ford
Ronald Dellums
Dcalif
Dellums
Weather outlook cloudy cool with weekend rain
Forecast calls for cloudy and cool conditions with highs in the 50s. Rain develops tonight or Sunday. Sunday high near 50. Sunset at 6:45 p.m., sunrise 5:58 a.m., and Sunday sunset 7:46 p.m.
Eco friendly Brookline housing hits phase one
Richard Blazer of Brookline moves toward completion of a 10 unit ecologically designed condominium project begun in 1976. The cubist complex features solar hot water panels, roof gardens, energy efficient appliances, water conserving plumbing, and a waste recycling system. The project, costing about 760000 with 66500 from HUD, aims for occupancy by October. Phase 2 plans include 10 more units with wind power.
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Daily News
Richard Blazer
Vernon
Brookline
Blazer
Daylight Saving Time Begins With Clocks Forward
Daylight saving time officially starts Sunday. Authorities advise turning clocks forward one hour tonight to adjust before bedtime. Local residents are reminded to check devices and schedules for the changeover.
Carter Opposes Large Business Tax Breaks Despite Senate Vote
President Carter remains opposed to large new business tax incentives though the Senate approved boosting the package by 800 million dollars. He asks to review the final bill and to drop individual rebates, but the chamber voted to expand incentives to 4.1 billion over two years and to pursue further cuts for individuals. The debate features Javits and Danforth proposals, a broad tax-cut plan, and discussions on refunds to consumers versus social welfare spending. Carter plans to work with Finance Chair Russell Long and decide once the bill reaches his desk.
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UPI
Carter
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Finance Committee
Russell Long
White House
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
John Danforth
R-Mo
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