Texaco gasohol credit OK amid nationwide flight walkouts
Texaco confirmed it sells its own gasohol at about 600 stations in 10 states and it may be charged on Texaco credit cards. Meanwhile Transportation Workers Union members walked off for a dispute, delaying about 100 flights and affecting roughly 7,000 passengers at airports including Los Angeles San Diego New York Chicago Dallas Fort Worth San Francisco Salt Lake City and Tulsa.
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Iran oil exports cut in half says Platts
Platts Digest News reports oil exports from Iran have fallen by about half in recent days. Unidentified National Iranian Oil Co spokesmen cited slow spot market sales as the reason. Oil Minister Ali Akbar Moinfar denied the report.
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North Korea probes talks with Seoul on reunification
South Korea under President Choi Kyu-hah reviews North Korea letters proposing talks on reunification. An official said Seoul will pursue practical gains and reopen dialogue cautiously. Twelve letters were received at Panmunjom, including one to Prime Minister Shin Hyon-hwack from Premier Li Jong-ok.
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Boat people back to Thailand after weather eases
Thai military spokesman says good weather in the South China Sea has brought nearly 500 Vietnamese refugees ashore in southern Thailand over the past week seeking asylum. Exodus from Vietnam had slowed during the winter storm period.
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Judge Rules Medicaid Must Fund Medically Necessary Abortions
U S District Judge John Dooling ruled that attempts by Congress to deny Medicaid payments for abortions deemed medically necessary are unconstitutional. He ordered the government to provide matching funds, delaying the effective date 30 days, in a 13 month, 642 page decision that defines medical necessity broadly and upholds a woman’s health and conscience as key factors.
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Soviet Move Into Iran Likely From Southern Russia Says Analysts
U S military strategists judge a potential Soviet thrust toward Tehran would come via southern Russia where about 13 motorized divisions are deployed. They see no evidence of planning, and deem a drive from Afghanistan unlikely due to terrain and limited value in eastern Iran.
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Trailways Cuts Interstate Fares for Seniors by 13 Percent
Trailways announces an inflation fare cut of 13 percent for travelers age 65 and older, matching 1979 living cost rises. CEO James Kerrigan says the discount starts interstate travel with plans to extend to intrastate routes pending state approvals as American Airlines resumes full operations after wildcat strikes by thousands of ground workers.
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Carter admin to file civil suits over GSA fraud
Federal prosecutor says civil actions to recover millions fraudulently obtained from the General Services Administration by contractors and government employees should be ready by month’s end. He cites DC prosecutions in the millions and evidence of corruption in 15 states.
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