Windfall tax changes and independent oil producers debate
The White House signals heavy California heavy crude will not fall under the windfall tax. Senators push exemptions for small independents while Alaska oil remains exempt due to canal routing costs. Independent producers supply about 90 percent of domestic oil and face cash flow pressure, raising questions about tax policy and the Energy Security Corporation.
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Kansas
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Energy Security Corporation
Carter’s thermostat rule trims energy use nationwide
President Carter issues a mandatory thermostat limit for public buildings with 78 degrees in summer and 65 in winter. The move aims to cut oil purchases from OPEC and reduce utility bills, though it signals a broad energy crisis policy and may shrink utility company revenues.
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Carter
OPEC
Pioneer Village at Seminole Valley aims to revive 19th century Iowa
A Cedar Rapids letter urges public interest in the Pioneer Village project at Seminole Valley. It describes the planned museum of a late 19th century Iowa community, highlighting tourism and education value. The writer invites donations and volunteers to support the effort.
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Seminole Valley
Iowa
Local 405 E electricians donate time to Greene Square center
Letter highlights volunteer hours by union electricians for projects including Camp Courage Camp Huaga and Camp Wapsie Y. Local 405 funded all electrical work on the Senior Recreation Center at Greene Square. It recalls emergency calls and service to The Gazette and other sites, and praises Carl Bernstein's humor and "Write Right" columns.
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Camp Courage
Camp Huaga
Camp Wapsie Y
Greene Square
405
Local 405
Oil Ties Bind United States and Saudi Arabia in uneasy Alliance
An analysis of U S Saudi relations shows a growing mutual dependence built since World War II. The United States relies on Saudi oil and seeks stability, while Saudi Arabia depends on U S support for military protection and economic security. Rising production tweaks and regional threats underscore a strategic partnership larger than either nation.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi
Iran
Iraq
Yemen
Persian Gulf
Soviet Union
Editorial slams Cedar Rapids strike bias and scapegoating
Letter accuses July 14 editorial of anti union bias, argues contractors share blame, notes Cedar Rapids electricians haven t struck locally in 20 years, cites wage differences, and warns against blaming workers alone for disruption.
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Union Electricians
Cedar Rapids
Why Cub Fans Love Wrigley Field More Than Wins
A reflection on why Cubs fans stay loyal despite pennant droughts since 1945. Wrigley Field is celebrated as a quaint, daylight-only park famed for ivy walls, intimate setting, easy access, and reasonable prices. The writer recalls first games, radio voices Bert Wilson Vince Lloyd Lou Boudreau, and TV coverage by KCRG Channel 9.
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Mace Brown
George Magerkurth
Moline
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Midwest
Bert Wilson
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Cub
Vince Lloyd
Lou Boudreau
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