No evidence of deliberate oil company action in gasoline shortage
A joint Energy and Justice Department probe found no proof of mass hoarding or manipulation by major refiners. The report may question judgmental factors, suggesting overcautious stockpiling and conservative refinery operation rather than intentional tampering.
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Weather snapshot for Coralville Lake area
Wind direction and velocity at 11 a.m. from the east at 10 mph. Sun rises Thursday at 5 47 and sets at 8 38. Year ago today high 82 low 74 and 1 20 precipitation. Extended forecast shows seasonal temperatures Friday through Sunday with a slight chance of showers Sunday. Highs 80s to around 90, lows in the 60s.
U S Would Break SALT II Treaty Over New Missile Tests
Defense Secretary Harold Brown warned the United States would consider ending the SALT II treaty if the Soviet Union tests or deploys more than one new missile type allowed by the pact. He noted the Soviets are modifying fourth generation missiles including the SS-18 SS-17 and SS-19, prompting Senate critics to call it a de facto fifth generation. Brown said significant changes and deployment could be treated as a treaty violation and grounds for termination.
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Fed chief warns of deeper recession than Carter projection
Federal Reserve Chair G William Miller told the Senate Banking Committee that unemployment could reach 7 percent this year and 8.25 percent in 1980, higher than the administration's forecasts. He projected a 0.5 percent to 2 percent drop in activity this year and 0.5 percent decline to 2 percent growth in 1980, contrasting with the administration's outlook.
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Plan to slow hospital costs clears House committee
The Ways and Means Committee approved legislation aimed at slowing hospital expense growth. The administration says costs will still rise but less sharply, with over 44 billion dollars potentially saved in five years. critics vow to oppose the measure on Senate or House floors.
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Capitol Hill backs standby gasoline rationing plan
Congressional energy leaders foresee a changed mood on Capitol Hill enabling President Carter to obtain standby gasoline rationing authority. A Commerce Committee approved bill would let the president impose rationing during a 20 percent oil shortfall with a 15 day congressional veto window and set state by state conservation targets plus a optional one day per week car ban in underperforming states.
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Beiruit Air Strikes Reported as Israeli Jets Fly
Beirut reports say Israeli warplanes breached the sound barrier twice over Beirut in their first flights since a Syria Israel dogfight 21 days earlier. State radio claims shelling of four southern Lebanon villages and Sidon buzzed by jets, while Tel Aviv denies cross border fire.
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Iranians Demonstrate for Khomeini Amid Kurdish Bombing
Millions in Iran march to back Ayatollah Khomeini while a bomb in a western Kurdish town kills eight. Unrest also grows in Khuzestan over the disappearance of ethnic Arab leader Ayatollah Al Shubair Khaqani who seeks regional autonomy.
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Iran
UPI
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Ruhollah Khomeini
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China Soviet Talks Set to Open in September
The Soviet Embassy said China agreed unconditionally to talks to improve relations. The Chinese reply delivered in Moscow calls for the first talks since the 1960s to begin in the second half of September and to alternate between Moscow and Peking.
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Moscow
President urges opposition to form new government in India
President Neelam Reddy asks opposition leader Yashwantrao Chavan to spend three or four days seeking majority support to replace Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He urged exploration of forming a government in Parliament.
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UPI
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Hopkinton study links hidden exposure to Legionnaires disease
A 10 month Hopkinton study found 22 residents with antibodies indicating past exposure to Legionnaires disease, but officials say no epidemic occurred. The work by University of Iowa and Iowa Health Department teams will continue to learn why infections appear and how age and sex relate to risk.
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Iowa
University of Iowa-Iowa Health Department
Charles N. Helms
University of Iowa
New Jersey Declares Independence On This Date 1776
On this date in 1776 New Jersey declared independence from British authority marking a pivotal step in the American revolt. The action reflected growing colonial resolve and set the stage for broader independence movements across the colonies.
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New Jersey
Local births and rescue operations listed in Cedar Rapids notices
The bulletin records numerous birth announcements from families in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas with dates and addresses. It also notes emergency calls including river searches in the Cedar River, a gas flush near Mount Vernon Road, and a medical emergency at Leisure Boulevard with follow up river work near Five-in-One Bridge.
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Cedar River
First Street
Mount Vernon Road
19Th Street
Leisure Boulevard
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