Tips on Saving Gas and Electricity Across Government
Interior Secretary Morton staged a lighting dimout to highlight energy saving efforts. The GSA reports removing one third of its fluorescent tubes, yielding substantial coal and oil savings. Officials advise cooling and heating adjustments, daytime janitorial work, travel pooling, and appliance upkeep to cut bills.
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Senate Vetoes Pipeline Stay
The Senate defeated a move to delay construction of the trans Alaska oil pipeline by 61 to 29. Mondale sought an eight month NAS study and talks with Canada on a Mackenzie river valley route to move Alaska North Slope oil to the Midwest. Iowa senators Hughes and Clark voted for the amendment's defeat.
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Hughes Plans Close Look at Promotion List
Senator Harold Hughes pressed the Pentagon probe into unauthorized bombing raids over North Vietnam and urged close review of any officer promotions tied to 1968 actions. John L. McLucas defended lack of knowledge of illegal raids and stated details on Cambodia incidents would be discussed in executive session.
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No Tax Increase Seen in Phase 4
Treasury Secretary George Shultz said Nixon illness may delay Phase 4 anti-inflation work but unlikely to halt it. He noted it is unlikely the plan will include tax increases as such measures tend to expand government and spur spending without achieving fiscal restraint.
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Amtrak Trains In Iowa Must Obtain Liquor License
Iowa attorney general office rules Amtrak trains in Iowa must hold a Class D liquor license and pay state taxes on beverages sold to passengers. Amtrak, a private rail carrier, is subject to Iowa laws unless they interfere with creation or efficiency, with a 15 percent beverage tax applying.
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Ford to obtain Honda engine data for cleaner exhausts
Ford Motor Co has contracted with Honda to receive technical information on a new pre combustion chamber engine. Ford will gain permission to copy Honda's design for use in Ford vehicles. The Honda engine features ignition before fuel enters the chamber, enabling a lower, more efficient burn and cleaner exhausts.
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Girl Drowns in Lake Near Salix Iowa
Sioux City girl Julie Minor aged 3 died after a lake accident at Brown's Lake west of Salix Iowa. Lifeguards pulled her from the lake in the afternoon and she was pronounced dead Friday night in a local hospital.
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Julie Minor
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