Oil warning: Arab nations urged to curb use and boost exploration
In a joint warning reprinted from the Saudi Gazette, Mahmoud Amin of OAPEC cautions that oil shortages loom unless Western consumption declines and Arab reserves are expanded through new exploration. He notes rising production outpacing exploration and calls for a balanced petroleum industry to sustain Arab economies.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Mahmoud Amin
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
Amin
OAPEC
Saudi Gazette
Aly Shobokshi
Capec
Faulkner Dies Former Premier of Northern Ireland
Brian Faulkner the Ulster Protestant who led Northern Ireland's first coalition government died at 56 after being thrown from a horse while hunting. He served as premier in 1971 72 for twelve months and led the 1974 coalition as chief executive before resignations and direct rule. He was made a life peer three months ago and had retired to the Lords last year.
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Seaforce
Northern Ireland
Brian Faulkner
Lord Faulkner
London
Faulkner
House of Lords
Indicted Former Iowa Student Tied to Check Forgery
Thomas Halder a 28 year old former University of Northern Iowa student now in Phoenix was indicted by a Cedar Rapids federal grand jury on two counts related to possession and forgery of a stolen treasury check. The charges allege he stole mail containing a $112 check in June 1975 and cashed it by forging a signature. Halder was arrested this week by federal authorities in Phoenix.
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University of Northern Iowa
Phoenix
Cedar Rapids
Treasury
Thomas Halder
Halder
Chappell Won’t Face Prosecution For Streaker Incident
Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell will not be prosecuted after striking a male streaker during a match with New Zealand in Wellington. Police cited insufficient grounds for charges though the streaker Leonard Bruce Macauley was fined 25 New Zealand dollars for disorderly conduct and filed a police assault complaint.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Greg Chappell
Chappell
Leonard Bruce Macauley
Vermont Lifts Barber Pole Ban Exemption Restored
In Montpelier Vermont the legislature rescinded outdoor advertising limits on barber poles exempting traditional red and white revolving signs from energy conservation rules. The change allows barber shops to resume moving pole displays.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Charity row leads Forest City youth to federal charge
Brian Albertson, 19, pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids to one count of using the mail to distribute amphetamines. A letter he sent to a friend at Lackland Air Force Base carried tablets, was misaddressed to the base commander, exposing Albertson to federal felony charges and probation. The friend faced no charges.
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Forest City
Brian Albertson
Cedar Rapids
Albertson
Bud
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Lackland
Asst
U.S
Alan Kirshen
Air Force
Tax Bill First Signed into Law in Iowa 1977
Des Moines Iowa Gov Robert D Ray signed the first bill of the 67th General Assembly bringing Iowa income tax in line with the federal Tax Reform Act of 1976 The measure affects tax returns for 1977 changing child care deductions to a tax credit and allows a sick pay exclusion up to 5200 for disability under 65 It was a top priority of the Iowa Department of Revenue and the first bill to be assigned to a joint conference committee in 1977
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Des Moines
UPI
67Th General Assembly
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Department of Revenue
House
Senate
Students Ride To Trouble On Decoy Bus
Police nabbed 14 junior high students aged 13 to 16 on an east side Detroit bus decoy. Authorities said the group harassed riders by smoking cigarettes yelling profanities and shoving passengers before their arrest. one girl was among those detained.
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Detroit
East Side
Prisoner Says Bullet Wound Ignored at State Penitentiary
Frank E. Strock sues in district court for 280000 claiming state penitentiary officials refused to remove a bullet lodged in his head, denied epilepsy medication and ignored a broken finger. Records show he was sentenced two years ago for narcotics possession and aggravated robbery. the bullet predates his imprisonment.
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Denver
UPI
Frank E. Strock
State Penitentiary
Strock
Georgia Okays Carter Souvenir
Georgia lawmakers approve a plan to let drivers keep old licenses bearing Jimmy Carter's signature as souvenirs. Licenses will be stamped void instead of being surrendered, covering issues from 1971 to 1974.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Senate
Jimmy Carter
Cars for sale mixed in with contact ads in 1970s paper
Classified listing of used cars with ages and models including 1969 Cougar 1973 Ford Galaxie Impala and Camaro notes. Prices range from about 1695 to 2100 and contact numbers are provided such as 362-2469 442-3486 846-2051 644-2556 366-1701 377-5433. Several entries mention automatic transmissions air conditioning and low mileage.
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Cedar Rapids Briefs
WTO Radio Club
Happy Chef
First Christian Church
Third Avenue SE
Optimists
The
Roosevelt
Hiawatha Garden Center
Czech Fine Arts
Ames
Baumhoefener Nursery
Johnson Ave
Mr. & Ms. Hair Specialists
Mary Mallie
Redken and
St. Matthew’s Church
1St Ave
24Th St
Ralph L. Gilbert
W.R. Gilbert
Hamilton Street
Torrejon AB
Spain
Gilbert
Little Rock Afb
Ark
Strempke
Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
D.J
Adv
Chicago
George Wine
University of Iowa
Roosevelt Royale
Consumer Credit
George Matias
Alaska
Yellowstone Park
Montana
Washington
Canadian National Parks
Lake Louise
Banff
Peggy
Charter Coaches Inc
Buck Grange
al Baresh
Kenwood
David J. Keith
Elbridge D. Keith
Anamosa
Keith
Ellsworth Afb
S.D
Pella
Avenue Floral
Pierson’s Florists
Sgt
Rodney J. Stacey
Earl J. Stacey
Croughton Raf Station
England
Woodfield
16Th Ave
C St
N. Ireland
Gazette
MNE
Cedar Memorial
Shellsburg
Lost
15Th St
Nd Ave
2Nd Ave. S.E
Fawn Coor
City
Center Point
Willman
Hiawatha
Labrador
Midway Area
3Rd Ave
Duncan
Hennis
Hallmark Nursing Home
Cedar Rapids Clinic
Bridal Services
ALL Kinds Service Press & Itn. Ep, Inc
Third St. SE
Kenneth Smith
Trade Schools
Real Estate School of Town
N.E
Uden
Rocking Horse
Happy
Iowa City
Sultan
Center Pt. Rd. N.E
Allen Motor Co
Ecor Rapids
Kingswood
Dial
Carter
Service Guide
Johnston Corporation
L&m Machine CO
Rome
Jerry Volding
Jim's Coast
LAX
Handy Man
Financial Services
Regent
Dennis Primrose
Cedar Sewer & Drain Usta Eeaiden
Instraesidential
C & JB
Scot
Jim
Hafel
Mus Const
Blasan
St. S.E
Simon
Mervin Larson & Son
Steven Lpion
Lcko & Son Texa BooKkening Specialists
Doll House Nursery
AVON
Cali
Center Point Road
First Avenue
S.W
Jefferson High
N.E. Side
4Th Ave. S
Fants
Oakland Rd
Lana
Cedar Hills
Collins
S.E
8Th Ave. S.W
S.W. Mfg
8Th St
Calipers
California
Eric Or
Craig
Ber Alto
Malibu Lass
Beather
Sharp
Rae
Mies
Celient Motion
Ted
Marton
Air
Ray Aldridge
Alga
Dillac
Nicé
Plymouth
Mint
Monte Carlo
Chevrolet
Pontiac
United State Bank
Eves
Oldsmobile
Peter G
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