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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
2
OPEC talks in Caracas may be postponed due to Arab divisions sparked by Egypt’s outreach to Israel. The oil producers’ conference, set to fix 1978 prices, faces delays as Middle East tensions influence deliberations. Egypt’s peace overture cited as a key fault line.
President Carter appeals to the Business Council at its winter meeting urging business leaders to join in improving living conditions for all Americans. He stresses partnership with government and the need for business to create jobs and invest in equipment to curb inflation.
A month into a Justice Department inquiry into funding of demonstrators during the shah of Iran visit, no criminal violations have been proven. An official said the investigation continues with no firm proof found yet and no significant change in status.
In Washington officials from the United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association report progress after a five hour session on the 188000 member nationwide strike begun December 6. In Illinois 300 miners stormed the Cook Coal Terminal near Metropolis, destroying property. in Pennsylvania 30 non-UMW miners faced court orders, shields and threats as police stood by.
Rallies, boycotts and tractor barricades mark the first day of a nationwide farmers strike. The action began at 12:01 a.m. with a 50-tractor parade around the White House and spread across the country. Omaha Livestock Market reported normal receipts while major commodities markets saw little impact. The Independent Truckers Association backs the movement and UAW leaders in Iowa say they are open to discussions with farm groups.
House-Senate negotiators return to bargaining to resolve differences on deregulating natural gas prices amid hopes for quick compromise on the energy plan. Carter urged continued meetings, warning it may be harder next year, as Johnson and House opposition frame the stalemate over price controls and intrastate markets.
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