Amendments Could Kill Gas Bill Says Byrd Amid Crisis
Senate debate over President Carter's emergency natural gas bill grows tense as Majority Leader Byrd warns amendments could derail the measure. He and Minority Leader Baker urge swift action to address the energy crisis while Carter contemplates limited changes. The bill would allow gas transfers between pipelines and lift price controls through July 31, with House actions pending.
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Semitrailer Fire Injures Two in Cedar Rapids Training Run
A semitrailer used for a Kirkwood Community College training session caught fire on I 380 south of Cedar Rapids around 11 15 am Monday causing two men to jump from the moving vehicle. Randy Miller 21 of 1256 Eighteenth Ave SW was treated and released for burns. Roy Harris 61 of 3504 Ardsley Ln SW was hospitalized for a back injury. Firemen from the Jefferson Monroe fire department Swisher extinguished the blaze.
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Longet Sentenced in Aspen for Lover's Death
Claudine Longet received 30 days in jail after being convicted in the shooting death of her lover. The brief notes other items: Virgil Powell, a Cedar Rapids retiree, plans a spring book about his Gambian lineage. A federal judge ordered the FBI to hand over MLK wiretap tapes to the National Archives for 50 years. PLO officials in Damascus would not confirm reports on Abu Daoud’s arrest but say Palestinian leadership is in contact with Syria.
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Hastings sentenced for salary kickbacks on congressional payroll
Former Rep. James Hastings of New York, a Republican, was sentenced to 20 months to five years in prison for accepting salary kickbacks from two men on his congressional payroll. He resigned last year to take a job with a trade association. Clear tonight and Tuesday with near zero lows and mid 20s highs.
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Post Office Mixes Seed Delivery With Pumpkins
A spring seed order arrived in unexpected fashion as the mailman delivered a packet of pumpkins this morning, prompting a note about mail handling and misdirected items.
Vance Signals Frank Talk on Injustice and Angola Policy
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance vowed to speak frankly about injustice in the Soviet Union and other nations while aiming to avoid stridency. He supported Sakharov’s rights but did not back a preconditioned removal of Cuban troops in Angola, signaling a possible easing of U.S. stance toward Cuba and Rhodesia.
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Moscow
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Carter Economic Plan to Congress
President Carter sent a 31.2 billion jobs and tax cut package to Congress. It includes a $50 tax rebate for most Americans and aims to cut unemployment while fighting inflation. The plan promises about 1 million fewer jobless by end of 1977 and adds public works, jobs, and training programs for youths and veterans.
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One Still Sought In C R Shooting
One man remains at large after a northeast side shooting Sunday night at 3500 Center Point Road NE. Ronald Hopp, 32, was hospitalized with a gunshot to the upper back. another shot grazed his head. David F. Young, 28, was charged with assault with intent to commit murder as an alleged accomplice. The shooter remains unidentified.
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City Discusses Cutting City Vehicles Amid Vehicle Use Debate
City officials debate trimming the fleet with 209 light vehicles and 116 commuters. Only the water department can forgo a 1952 Dodge panel truck. other departments say all city cars are needed. Some reports pending and council to decide, as officials consider using personal cars.
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