FEA orders coal switch in nationwide fuel shift
The Federal Energy Administration told 56 heating fuel users they may have to switch from oil or natural gas to coal. Public hearings in seven cities are planned this month ahead of a June 30 deadline when authority ends. Conversion could affect 24 operating plants in 17 states and 32 more in planning, with costs totaling 276.8 million dollars for existing sites, mainly paper and chemical complexes.
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UPI
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Paper and Chemical Company
Maine Senate votes down bill to criminalize customers of prostitution
In Augusta Maine the Senate rejected a bill to make customers of prostitution subject to criminal penalties while keeping sellers illegal. The 16 to 15 vote ends efforts to pass the measure this session. Sponsor Rep John Joyce argued for parity citing Portland’s prostitution issues and youths. opponents claimed it targeted Portland residents and noted police entrapment rumors.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
State Senate
Senate
John Joyce
D-Portland
Phillip L. Merrill
Portland
Merrill
Ralph M. Lovell
Ranford
Lovell
Richard D. Hewes
Cape Elizabeth
Morse code transmission may identify CBers
FCC shifts stance on CB identification. An interim measure will equip CB rigs with a Morse code device transmitting the broadcaster’s call letters while in use, at about 40 percent modulation, allowing receivers to filter it out.
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Cbs
ATIS
FCC
FCC to crack down on linear CB amplifiers nationwide
Howard D. Wolfe reports a planned FCC crackdown on illegal CB Linear Amplifier transmitters from April 15 to 30. The effort targets manufacturers distributors and sellers with Justice Department support and search and seizure warrants to confiscate unsold units, aiming to curb interference to nearby television and radio sets.
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Howard D. Wolfe
International
CB Radio Operators Association
CRA
FCC
Wolfe
CBA
Justice Department
Carter's European trip shows flexible diplomacy and renewed momentum
President Carter impressed European leaders with agile diplomacy as he weathered energy policy criticism and low polls. He earned cautious praise from British officials, strengthened Atlantic cooperation, and found new hope for the Middle East peace push during his first overseas foray.
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London
Carter
Capitol Hill
Middle East
World Press
Carter’s European tour yields praise for restraint and diplomacy
The president won goodwill from Schmidt and Giscard d Estaing, drawing praise in Europe for modest aims and listening leadership. He secured commitments on growth targets, energy, and a proposed common fund, while avoiding hard concessions and domestic pressure to press allies.
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London
Carter
Europe
Japan
Washington
Congress
House unit approves consumer agency
Washington UPI report notes Vice President Mondale pressed for a consumer protection agency bill that narrowly passed the House Government Operations Committee, 22 to 21, amid heavy lobbying by business, labor, and consumer groups. The measure envisions an independent agency to aid consumers, with a $32 million price tag over two years.
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D-Ga
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