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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1979

Page

2

Oil allocation shift threatens bigger U.S. energy shortfall

The Times cites Energy Secretary James Schlesinger warning that U.S. oil imports could fall by 800000 barrels daily as new allocation rules favor nations with higher normal consumption. The GAO questions large jet fuel cuts, while automakers protest timelines for mileage gains and potential costs. Debate continues on Schlesinger's tenure amid energy policy tensions. ON THIS DATE in 1974 President Nixon declared no resignation intent.

Washington United States The New York Times James Schlesinger U.S the Times Times General Accounting Office Congressional Watchdog Agency Cleveland Plain Dealer GAO Texaco Iran House Energy Subcommittee Transportation Department S.L. Terry Chrysler Donald Riegle D-Mich Riegle Senate Schlesinger Howard Metzenbaum Ohio Metzenbaum Carter Henry Jackson D-Wash Senate Energy Committee

AMA Warns of Care Rationing If Hospital Cost Controls Move Ahead

The American Medical Association officials warned Congress that standby hospital cost controls would force rationing of medical care. They accused Health Secretary Joseph Califano of hypocrisy while speaking after testifying to a Senate subcommittee.

Washington Congress American Medical Association Health, Education and Welfare Joseph Califano James Sammons AMA Robert Hunter Califano Senate Finance Committee

Earthquake in Mexico Kills and Injures Dozens

A 7.0 magnitude quake near Acapulco and aftershocks caused four deaths and 32 injuries with 150 homes toppled and 400 treated for hysteria. A 14 year old girl died in Mexico City and two more deaths were reported in remote areas.

Mexico City Mexico Seismological Institute Acapulco

Border moves at Vietnam China frontier amid reported withdrawals

Vietnamese authorities accuse China of moving border markers south to alter the frontier as Chinese troops withdraw from Vietnam. Kyodo cites a Beijing official saying the bulk of the invasion force has pulled back and will take another day to complete.

Bangkok Thailand Vietnam Hanoi Kyodo Peking

Public skeptical on new arms pact poll finds doubt

Washington AP reports the anti-SALT Committee on the Present Danger released a survey challenging polls showing public backing for a Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. The group says Americans are skeptical and poorly informed about a new Soviet agreement and worry about United States protection.

Washington Soviet Union Committee On the Present Danger United States

Weather summary and river stages for the region

Wind SW at 6 mph and a partly cloudy forecast with a chance of rain over the weekend. Coralville Lake and Mississippi River levels shown for multiple gauges with several rising or falling readings. notable values include Guttenberg rising 0.2 and Keithsburg falling 0.5. Clinton and Dubuque report no change or no report.

Mississippi River LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keithsburg Keokuk Rise Clinton Cedar At C.R

No irregularities in audit Kirbo says

Charles Kirbo trustee for President Carter's business interests announced that an audit by Collateral Control Corp found no irregularities in the peanut warehouse loan program. He denied Washington Post allegations about misled collateral and said the audit reviewed the warehouse against the 1975 loan agreement.

Atlanta Carter Charles Kirbo Kirbo Washington Post Post Jimmy Hayes Billy Carter National Bank of Georgia Plains Collateral Control Corp

Births Reported in Mercy Area on March Dates

Vital Statistics lists births at Mercy with several families named including Jones Reed Hurmence Aldrich and Enright Spurr Vaughan Stary. Entries note dates March 14 and 15 with two cities Cedar Rapids Central City Lisbon and Shellsburg. A cigarette discarded in a trash container at 200 First Ave SE is also logged as a probable incident entry.

Michael Reed Third Ave Roger Hurmence Wisconsin St. SW Marvin Aldrich Central City Scot P. Enright Machelle M. Spurr Cedar Rapids Maurice K. Vaughan Jr Nancy K. Stary Hiawatha First Ave. SE

Wage guide called a serious issue in Teamsters talks

Federal mediator Wayne Horvitz said Carter's anti inflation wage guide lines pose a serious issue as the Teamsters seek wage increases well above the 7 percent annual ceiling. The union rejected the industry offer of a 25 percent raise over three years plus large fringe benefits, prompting renewed mediation talks in Hollywood, Florida.

Washington UPI Wayne Horvitz Carter Teamsters Union Horvitz Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Hollywood Fla Horvi

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