Subcommittee blasts energy regulation and pricing gaps
A House subcommittee report finds the federal energy system overcharges consumers and undervalues leases. It cites $1–2 billion in industry overcharges, $1 billion in undervalued leases, and hundreds of millions in higher gas prices from questionable data. It urges tighter conflict rules, competitive bids, better data, and anti trust scrutiny of joint bids.
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Washington
UPI
America
House Subcommittee
House
Interior Department
Federal Power Commission
American Gas Assoc
Justice Department
Toll in Pakistani quake rises to five thousand two hundred
Pakistani quake toll climbs to 5200 with 16000 injured as army helicopters reach Pattan. Brig Aftab Ahmad Khan says 2000 to 3000 tents and medical supplies are urgently needed. Prime Minister Bhutto appeals to international aid. Access to the affected Karakoram region remains difficult.
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Pattan
Pakistan
Aftab Ahmad Khan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Center For
Islamabad
Karakoram Mountains
Nobel Winners Propose Hangover Cures in Poll
In San Francisco AP report, Nobel laureates advise folk remedies for hangovers. Glenn Seaborg suggests olive oil pre and rest afterward, Linus Pauling backs Vitamin C with doses around six grams, and Luis Alvarez recalls a tale of pure oxygen as a cure. Pauling also jokes about wearing a sling the night before.
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San Francisco
Glenn Seaborg
Atomic Energy Commission
Berkeley
Linus Pauling
Stanford University
Pauling
Luis Alvarez
Emergency Over in Darwin Ends State of Emergency
Darwin disaster chief said the state of emergency was over and power was handed back to local oil two days ahead of schedule after the cyclone ravaged city.
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Darwin
Australia
Naples flood winds claim six in storm battered province
Rain and gale force winds battered Italy for a second day, killing six people and injuring at least 11 in Naples province. Authorities warned of continuing danger as rescue efforts continued across affected towns.
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Naples
Italy
CAB Orders Shuffling of Airline Fares
The Civil Aeronautics Board ordered airlines to cut long distance domestic fares and raise short haul rates to reflect costs. First class fares must rise over 20 years to widen the first class coach gap by up to 22 percent. Readiness to rebalance subsidies cited as coach passengers currently pay for first class extras.
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Washington
API
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Brazil’s Geisel vows democratic frame with emergency powers
President Geisel says Brazil moves toward a genuinely democratic framework but preserves emergency powers to counter anti democratic tactics. He defends using authority to adjourn Congress and censor media, while noting prospects of oil self sufficiency from new Atlantic field.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Ernesto Geisel
Brazil
Geisel
Atlantic
Britain to free 20 guerrillas as truce runs out
Belfast AP reports Britain orders release of 20 convicted guerrillas and outlines a new timetable for troop withdrawals as an 11 day IRA cease fire nears its midnight deadline. Merlyn Rees says some prisoners due to March 31 win sentence remission while rejecting immediate release of all detainees. He vows eventual end of detention if the cease fire holds and outlines January plans for a staged army reduction.
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Belfast
Irish Republican Army
TRA
Merlyn Rees
Northern Ireland
Rees
IRA
Congressman-Elect backs sending troops to get oil
Oklahoma City report quotes Congressman-elect Ted Risenhoover a Democrat who favors a military option over gas rationing. He supports energy research, coal gasification, nuclear, solar, geothermal, and offshore oil, and opposes a gas tax hike. He would tax crude imports to counter Arab price rises.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Ted Risenhoover
Risenhoover
U.S
Suez Canal
Israel
U. S
Middle East
Chiefs Round World Views on 1975 Leaders Share Outlook
World leaders looked to 1975 in New Year statements. Japan’s Takeo Miké warned inflation and energy issues would shape the year and urged restraint. Indonesia’s Suharto said 1974 brought improvement. Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew cited control by global forces and layoffs. South Africa’s Vorster urged progress toward peace in southern Africa and Rhodesia settlement optimism.
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Takeo Miké
Japan
Mid- East
Suharto
Indonesia
Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew
John Vorster
South Africa
Africa
Rhodesia
Ford Foundation Expands Grant to Resources for the Future
The Ford Foundation announced a four year twelve million dollar grant to Resources for the Future to study land use nuclear pollution and energy conservation. The funds raise the group’s annual budget and support policy alternatives for agencies businesses and citizen groups.
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Washington
Ford Foundation
McGeorge Bundy
Resources For the Future
Foundation
India and Portugal renew diplomatic ties after Goa dispute
NEW DELHI India and Portugal restored diplomatic relations ending 13 years of estrangement over Goa. A treaty recognized Indian sovereignty over Goa and other former Portuguese enclaves. Foreign Ministers Cha van and Mario Soares signed as Soares finished a four day visit. Nehru ordered the 1961 army action in Goa, criticized abroad as nonviolence, saying it was needed to end colonial remnants.
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New Delhi
India
Portugal
Goa
Indian Subcontinent
Y. B. Cha‘van
Mario Soares
Soares
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
9 Year Old Rescued From Neighborhood Chimney
In Los Angeles a nine year old, John Lawley, became stuck in a neighbor’s chimney while reenacting Santa’s journey. Firefighters freed him with minor scrapes and soot. He asked how Santa could fit through chimneys, and the firemen replied it is magic, and only works at Christmas.
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Los Angeles
John Lawley
John
Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa
By virtue of a General Execution issued August 30 1974 Arsene Reisa sues Melvin Barfield for 6000 dollars plus 7 percent interest and 40 dollars costs. A 1973 Buick LeSabre with license 57-9183 is levied upon and will be sold at public auction for cash January 7 1975 at the Cedar Rapids Linn County Courthouse. Sheriff Walter H Grant notes the sale at his Cedar Rapids office with Deputy David R Weasver and attorney Scott E McLeod.
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Cretes
District Court
Lion Coun Court
Arsene Reisa
Melvin Barfield
Linn County
Iowa
Cedar Rapes
Cedar Rapids
Walter H. Grant
David R. Weasver
Estate of Louise M. Wilson Probate Notice
In Ebna Linn County State of Iowa Estate of Louise M. Wilson probate no P1765 1274 notice to all interested persons you are hereby notified that the undersigned administrator is handling said estate all debts must be paid to the administrator and claims against the estate must be filed with the district court clerk within the specified time publication date December 31 9 Don administrator and attorney listed with dates and location in Iowa jurisdiction
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Louise M. Wison
Louise M. Wilson
Ile Va
Vinton, Lowa
Doe Estate Notice and Public Auction of Motorcycle
In Linn County Iowa the Merchants National Bank and Cedar Rapids firm are executors of the estate of Mig Aeto Baccasea. The court orders all creditors to file claims within six months and directs a public auction of a 1973 Honda 350 motorcycle on January 7, 1974 for cash, at two thirds of its appraised value, under a general execution.
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Tatestee Aero
State of Iowa
Linn County
Mig Aeto Baccasea
Tase Nereby
al Sans
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Credi Havi
Nat Nel Ie
Rapids
Lowand
Cedar Rapids
Lowner
Bergin
Seseuet
Notice of Court Filing in District Iowa Case
The District Court of Iowa announces a filing notification dated the sixteenth day of May in the year 1974. It states that all interested parties must respond within the designated period and follow court procedures to authenticate and acknowledge the executor’s request. The notice names the executor and legal representatives involved and sets forth the action being sanctioned.
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