Canada to halt most oil exports to United States
Washington reports Canada will slash oil exports by over a third next year and end exports entirely by 1981, two years ahead of plan. Canada aims for 1976 export levels around 460000 bpd, down from about 700000 bpd, while U S refiners are advised to seek alternatives.
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Canadian National Energy Board
New York
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Louisiana
Equal time hits Reagan era shows face fairness rule
FCC spokesman says equal time policy now applies as Reagan joins GOP race. When a candidate uses station facilities on a nonexempt program, opponents may demand equal opportunities, affecting broadcasts of Death Valley Days and other Reagan era content. Reagan plans to halt radio commentaries after declaring candidacy.
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Washington
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Death Valley
Milton Gross
FCC
Surveyors surprised by teenage drinkers
RALEIGH North Carolina United Press International reports RTI study findings show about one quarter of 13 year olds are moderate drinkers while 38 percent never drink. J Valley Rachal at RTI board meeting notes many have been drunk in the past year and teetotaling declines with age from 38 percent at 13 to under half by 17. A moderate drinker is one to two drinks weekly with occasional intoxication.
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Raleigh
N.C
UPI
Research Triangle Institute
J. Valley Rachal
RTI Board of Governors
Rachal
Franco Era Ends as Spain Moves Toward Democracy
Madrid reports a country stirred by reform after Franco's death. Prince Juan Carlos is seen guiding a transition toward constitutional democracy with the army backing gradual change. Surveys show broad support for Western parliamentary democracy and a shifting political landscape featuring Christian Democrats Socialists and small extremist factions.
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Madrid
Spain
UPI
Francisco Franco
Juan Carlos
Franco
Portugal
Europe
Utility sues over nuclear fuel pact
Northeast Utilities and Connecticut Light and Power sue Westinghouse in U S District Court to enforce a 1971 nuclear fuel contract for Millstone III in Waterford. They accuse Westinghouse of failing to secure uranium and seek damages to cover the price gap if supplies cannot meet terms. About 15 utilities filed similar suits.
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UPI
Northeast Utilities
Connecticut
Westinghouse Corp
Westinghouse
Millstone III
Waterford
U.S. District Court
Northeast
Connecticut Light and Power
Hartford Electric Light
Western Massachusetts Electric Companies
Lelan F. Sillin
Sillin
Demand Pushes Butter Prices Higher Across Markets
New York report notes consumer demand for dairy products outpacing national milk production, pushing wholesale butter to a record 1.16 per pound. Indian summer weather, high substitutes cost, and thirsty milk drinkers raise prices with expectations of further increases before easing next year amid anticipated dairy shortages. Gerald Foskett of the U S Department of Agriculture called the shortage greater than any known for this period.
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New York
UPI
Gerald Foskett
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Columbia finds private garbage haulers cheaper
New York based UPI reports Columbia University released a 1071 page study showing private firms charge 69 percent less than municipal crews for twice weekly curbside garbage collection. Emanuel Savas headed a 30 member team reviewing 2060 cities over 16 months, noting efficiency gaps and potential cost savings from regional contracting and districting.
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UPI
Columbia University
Emanuel Savas
Columbia
Graduate School of Business
Savas
New York City
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