Energy targets set for states with odd even gas rationing urged
Energy Secretary Charles Duncan announced federal plans to impose mandatory state energy conservation targets and urged governors to consider odd even gasoline buying rules. The move stems from Iran oil sanctions and follows the 1979 Emergency Energy Conservation Act, with targets ready by month end after a 39 governor briefing.
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Senate votes to keep windfall tax at 60 percent
In a key test vote the Senate defeated Sen. David Boren’s amendment to cut the windfall tax from 60 to 50 percent by a 53 to 32 margin. The result signals continued support for a higher rate as debates over oil policy persist.
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Investigator disputes Nixon claims as fiction
An investigator says the latest claims about former President Richard Nixon are fiction. A tourist plane crashes near the Grand Canyon with 44 aboard, all survive. A former Elvis Presley security official says the singer was near death from bone cancer when he died of heart failure.
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Bolivia elects woman as next president amid turmoil
Bolivia's Congress selects a female president as the country faces political upheaval. The move comes amid ongoing disputes and international attention as the embattled nation seeks leadership.
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Drug to save heart patients hindered by federal rules
Developer urges faster changes as a lifesaving drug faces regulatory barriers. Several groups press for rules to manage radioactive shutdown of nuclear plants, seeking action now.
Mild days, harsh winters ahead for Iowa say climatologists
State climatologist Paul Waite warns of a long cold trend through the late 1980s with seven of the next ten winters longer and colder than normal. He notes last winter was among the worst of the 20th century and forecasts about 30 inches of snow and 22.5 degree average temperatures this winter, though milder days may return briefly before more winter cold.
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Paul Waite
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the Gazette
Memo hints at settlement with Iranians
A confidential State Department memo suggests a possible Iran hostages settlement. It cites a growing UN and department push for hostage release, a UN Security Council meeting, and an impartial UN body to review charges against the Shah.
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Airlines: Cuts mean better Cedar Rapids to Chicago service
United Airlines cuts three Chicago flights in April, claiming large jets lose money on short legs. Commuter carriers MVA and Britt Airways eye Cedar Rapids expansion with 30 passenger planes to boost Chicago service, while United argues long-haul profits justify new Denver flights.
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Thompson
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