27 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1979
Page
1
A Carter is taken into custody for dis orderly conduct, reported on page 7B. The item notes the arrest occurred today and describes the incident in brief, with no further details provided in the text.
TV ratings favor the no school today announcement as current winter weather prompts cancellations. The piece cites William Paley and critic Russell Baker, noting a broad weather forecast of mixed rain and snow by Wednesday with overnight lows in the 30s.
Israel cabinet votes 14 to 2 to refuse Prime Minister Begin’s participation in a Camp David summit with President Carter and Egyptian premier Mustafa Khalil citing unacceptable Egyptian demands. Begin says he will meet Carter anytime to discuss peace and U.S.-Israel relations. The decision aims to show progress cannot be made while Egypt maintains a stubborn posture.
President Carter asked Congress for power to order coupon type gas rationing and four other compulsory conservation measures for energy emergencies. The plan includes weekend service station closings, temperature limits in public buildings, and a ban on non essential advertising lights. Analysts say these steps could save over 500000 barrels of oil daily. Transmission to Congress was set for March 1 with details released today.
OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, announce a fixed price for the first quarter of 1979 and urge action to stabilize markets. Kuwait raises its price by 9 percent, Iran plans spot sales at 18 to 20 dollars a barrel, while the base price remains 13.35 dollars.
Residents in Portland Oregon watched the city dim as a total solar eclipse swept across the region though heavy clouds blocked the view. The two photos show the city before and during the event with dramatic lighting despite the overcast skies.
President Carter pressed China to withdraw from Vietnam in a message delivered by Treasury Secretary Blumenthal to Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping. Blumenthal reported U.S. opposition to the invasion as Vietnam reported fierce fighting in the Hanoi corridor and claimed 2000 Chinese killed Friday to Monday.
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