Harsh conservation ideas eyed in Iowa energy plan
Iowa Energy Policy council weighs emergency measures including gas rationing and school closings but says fuel shortage is not yet serious enough to declare an energy emergency. Proposals also cover minimal gasoline purchases and winter school breaks as energy savings are studied by Iowa State University. The council rejected giving Gov. Ray authority to act without EPC input.
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Des Moines
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Council
Ed Stanek
Stanek
EPC
Iowa State University
Robert Ray
Jepsen proposes federal court costs shift to government
Sen. Roger Jepsen introduced legislation to require the federal government to pay court costs for successful civil suits filed by federal agencies. He said regulators harass small businesses and individuals, and many choose to settle to avoid high contest costs. The proposal targets businesses with under 100 employees or net assets under $1 million.
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Jepsen
Washington
Roger Jepsen
Lown
Tauke undecided on Rhodesia sanctions vote after briefing
Rep. Tom Tauke of Iowa remains unsure how he will vote on a compromise to end sanctions by Oct 15 with presidential discretion. He cited moral grounds about Muzorewa and practical issues including chrome trade and U.S. leverage to push for democracy and good relations with Nigeria.
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Washington
Walter F. Mondale
State Department
Tom Tauke
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia
Iowa
White House
Tauke
House Foreign Affairs
U.S
Muzorewa
The
Gazette
Rhodesia
University of Iowa tests all-gasohol use in 300 vehicles
The University of Iowa runs all 300 gasoline-powered vehicles on gasohol this week as part of a six month experiment to improve mileage and performance. Officials say the mix began at 9 to 1 and may move to 5 to 1 if supply concerns persist.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
George B. Klein
Klein
Hey Dey 79 Fest Opens With Games and Acts in Fairfax
Fairfax hosts the Hey Dey 79 celebration with cow chip throwing at 6 30 p.m. a Gong Show at 7 30 p.m. magic at 8 30 p.m. and a country western dance at 9 p.m. Saturday features a parade at 10 30 a.m. waterball fights at 1 p.m. sky divers at 1 30 p.m. and 4 30 p.m. tests of strength at 2 p.m. wrist wrestling then tug of war at 5 p.m. Entry is open to the public for a small fee.
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Fairfax
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