Energy chief forecasts no gas rationing amid oil price rise
William Simon, newly appointed federal energy chief, praised a surplus of petroleum and hinted at more Arab oil, saying rationing likely unnecessary. He noted Arab crude prices could double, predicting spring increases that would raise gasoline by 8 to 10 cents per gallon, benefiting the affluent while worrying the poor and middle class as driving costs rise.
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William Simon
Federal Energy
Simon
Energy for the Rich Will Strain Public Need
The piece warns that energy costs will hit workers hard where public transport is scarce and many homes may stay cold due to price. It criticizes energy policy favoring oil interests and rich clients, noting public sacrifice turning to anger if inequality widens under Simon’s energy leadership.
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Simon
HEW pushes generic drug pricing to curb costs
HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger unveiled a plan to reimburse pharmacists at the lowest widely available price, aiming to trigger doctors to prescribe by generic names. The move targets Medicare and Medicaid recipients, with potential multi-billion dollar savings nationwide if generic prescribing becomes standard. Industry foes denounce the plan while AMA signs on pending solid evidence, and a possible broader push against drug advertising looms.
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Bayer
Nixon
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
Weinberger
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations
America
American Medical Association
AMA
Congress
Edward Kennedy
Gaylord Nelson
Old Tom and Lylabelle the barn cats tale of love
A narrator recalls Lylabelle the spayed barn cat and Tom the roving tom cat in a farmyard saga. The piece weaves humor and sentiment as Lylabelle endures age and illness while Tom pursues many nights out, ending with Lylabelle’s death and Tom’s death by car. It ends with a cheeky epitaph for Tom.
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David
Judy
Lylabelle
Tom
Old Tom
Lulabelle
Timothy
John Kennedy
Arnold Puts Navy Together at Valcour Island Battle
A narrative profile recalls Benedict Arnold taking charge of the American fleet at Lake Champlain in 1776. Gates ousted Wynkoop, Arnold rebuilt ships, and despite a fierce battle at Valcour Island the Americans damage the British fleet and retreat, with Arnold later rising as a controversial hero who died wealthy in 1801.
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Lake Champlain
Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold
Gen. Gates
Arnold
Gen. Schuyler
Jacobus Wynkoop
Schuyler
Wynkoop
Gates
Washington
General Gates
Albany
New England
Valcour Island
South Hero
New York State
Carlton
Crown Point
Fort Ti
Fort Independence
West Point
New London
Letter to the Banner on Vermont legislators and energy saving
The Letter to the Editor criticizes a proposal to extend Vermont’s legislative session for energy savings. It argues part time lawmakers sacrifice their livelihoods, questions the motive, and defends Vermont’s $30 daily pay as attracting suitable full time focus without harming job holders. It notes states with higher salaries draw professionals but may lower legislative quality.
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Energy Conservation
Vermont
New York
Legislators Sacrifices Highlighted By Long Work Weeks
A speaker notes legislators log heavy, unpaid meeting time including 76 sessions and about 5800 miles, plus compensated Senate committee duties. He argues dedication aids government but criticizes wasted hours on bill wording and political mileage, urging focus on sound governance. Hartland.
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Sierra Club
Vermont Association of RR
Vermont Natural Resources Committee
Senate
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