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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1979
Page
1
Four Oil Giants Face Analysis From Industry Officials
Petroleum industry officials discuss why four major oil companies may earn more than rivals. The piece surveys profits, pricing, and market position to explain potential competitive advantages.
Chuckle: Gray Hair Inherited From Your Kids
A lighthearted quip notes gray hair might come from one’s children rather than aging alone. The joke frames parenthood as a source of inherited traits in a playful tone.
Carter names Volcker to head Federal Reserve Board
President Carter nominates Paul Volcker to chair the Federal Reserve Board replacing G William Miller. Volcker, 51, is chairman of the New York Fed and praised for his broad experience and anti inflation stance. Miller notes Volcker ensures policy continuity as Carter prioritizes dollar stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter Today
New York
Paul Volcker
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Jody Powell
Volcker
G. William Miller
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Carter
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Powell
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
the Treasury
Nixon
Johnson
Plan
Calcutta Hijacker Surrenders After 9 Hours Demand
A Bangladesh Biman hijacker armed with a pistol and dagger seized a Fokker Friendship with 43 aboard near Jessore. He demanded 1 million dollars and a getaway plane, but released a passenger and later surrendered peacefully to police at Dum Dum Airport after extensive negotiations. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
UPI
Dum Dum
PLO military chief gunned down in Paris
PLO military chief Zaherir Mohsen, 43, leader of Saiqa and head of the PLO military department, was shot outside his Riviera apartment in Cannes as police pursued gunmen. He remained in critical condition after brain surgery in Nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PLO
Paris
Cannes
France
UPI
Riviera
Zaherir Mohsen
Saiqa Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization
Saint Roche Hospital
Nice
Damascus
Beirut
House Demos 10 to 1 for standby gas rationing
House Democrats back Carter standby gas rationing 10 to 1 after pressure from long lines at pumps and public concern. ONeill cites headcount by the Democratic leadership office and urges quick House action on energy measures amid Senate delay on windfall profits tax and broader plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Thomas O'Neill
Carter
House
White House
O'Neill
Dmass
Senate
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John Dingell
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