Energy department proposes new appliance efficiency standards
The Energy Department proposed federal efficiency standards for refrigerators freezers dryers ranges ovens water heaters and air conditioners with hearings in August. Officials estimate savings of up to 29 billion over 25 years and 4.28 billion barrels of oil by 2005. household savings could reach a few hundred dollars annually. Standards binding for units after Jan 1 1986 with two year exemption for small manufacturers.
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Kennedy vows fight on platform in Democratic draft
Senator Edward Kennedy says the initial draft of the Democratic platform fails to address Americans anxieties and fears and vows to challenge President Carter on key issues. Carter aides say the document already shows the party focusing on the people’s needs and that compromises were made on several Kennedy proposals.
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Pollen Counts Rise as Tucson Welcomes Newcomers
Harry Hayes, who has counted Tucson pollen daily for 30 years, prepares to remove a sample strip from a pollen counting device. He notes the pollen problem worsens as new residents bring non-native plants to create familiar surroundings. Ironically, many newcomers moved to Arizona to escape allergies or respiratory issues.
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GOP governors back Reagan as unity meeting ends
Thirteen of nineteen Republican governors endorsed Ronald Reagan for president after a unity meeting in Chicago. Missing were governors from Indiana, Texas, Oregon, Delaware, Louisiana, and Alaska. Governor Jay Hammond sent Lt. Gov. Terry Miller in his place. Iowa Gov. Robert Ray attended.
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Grenada unrest after assassination attempt kills ex sergeant
In Grenada soldiers fatally shot John Phillips, a former revolutionary army sergeant linked to a failed attempt on Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The attack followed a bombing at a pro government rally that killed three spectators and injured about 20. Bishop claimed CIA involvement without direct ties named.
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Schlafly claims ERA conference stacked by delegate selection
Phyllis Schlafly charged that White House Conference on Families delegate selection is stacked and sites chosen to avoid non ratifying states. Jim Guy Tucker called the charges false. Delegates from 13 Midwestern and Southern states attend as workday begins to shape family policy. July Los Angeles final meeting set for 10 to 12 to prepare recommendations.
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Iraqis Vote in Historic First National Assembly Election
About six million Iraqis turnout in Baghdad and across the oil nation in 105 degree heat to elect a 250 member assembly. Voters hope for change while the Revolutionary Command Council retains governing power and possible dissolution authority.
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U S exports to Soviet Union fall sharply in early 1980
U S exports to the Soviet Union dropped in the first four months of 1980 due to grain embargo and high technology sales ban after the Afghanistan intervention. Through April 30 total exports were 597.5 million, far below 870 million a year earlier. Grain deliveries fell 23 percent to 482.3 million in Q1 1980, while non agricultural shipments declined 52 percent to 115.2 million.
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Senate approves landmark trucking deregulation bill
The Senate gave final approval to a landmark trucking deregulation bill sought by President Carter. It eases market entry for new firms and lets all carriers raise or lower freight rates more freely. The House passed the measure 367 to 13, and it goes to the White House.
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Carter says no tax cut plan. leaks criticized
White House chief of staff Jack Watson said President Carter is not considering a tax cut and attacked anonymous quotes from administration officials. He reaffirmed Carter’s March 14 stance to curb federal spending before any tax relief and noted possible decisions could emerge during the July budget review if data require action.
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