Energy doctors to weatherproof homes for free nationwide
Sen. Bill Bradley proposes a federal program using local agencies and private firms to survey and insulate homes at no cost to homeowners. The plan would fund initial weatherproofing with bonds and repay installers from guaranteed energy savings sold to power companies, aiming to cut imported oil use by about 20 percent.
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Energy panel advances synthetic fuels bill and mobilization board
The Senate Energy Committee approved creating a national Energy Mobilization Board to fast track energy projects and set strict approval timetables. Chairman Henry Jackson said debate in the full Senate should begin early next month as the panel also moves to promote synthetic fuels legislation. Texaco warned it cannot freeze heating oil prices beyond this year despite White House praise.
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House denial of treaty raises canal question
Washington AP report notes House rejection of a compromise bill to carry out the Panama Canal treaties prompts questions about possible canal closure on October 1 and the effect on operations and U.S. interests. The piece underscores the political stalemate and potential impact on global shipping and regional security.
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Svoboda dies at 83 former Czechoslovak president
Former President Ludvik Svoboda, the sole top figure to survive the 1968 Czechoslovak Communist purge, died at age 83 in Prague. The report notes his role during the era after the Soviet invasion and his prominence in postwar politics.
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Carter announces Bert Lance resigns as Budget Director
On this date in 1977 President Carter announced the resignation of Budget Director Bert Lance and defended his honor and integrity. Lance, a Carter appointee, had been accused of a series of illegal acts in banking.
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Health warnings boost quitting and longevity
A federal FTC report says publicized health risks have driven millions to stop smoking or avoid it, with smokers living about two years longer on average if they quit. The study tracks changes since the 1950s warnings and the 1964 surgeon general’s report.
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California Brush Fire Marathon Charred Thousands of Feet of Hose
A C 130 airtanker dropped fire retardant on a brush fire near San Bernardino California briefly interrupting an exhausted U S Forestry Service crew battling the blaze. Minutes earlier the fire had charred several thousand feet of hose as at least 15 fires burned over 90 000 acres of brush and timber in the state.
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Carter insists on second term despite Kennedy challenge
Rosalynn Carter in Florida declares husband Jimmy Carter will run again regardless of Edward Kennedy. She toplines a campaign swing including a Queens convention and reception, insisting all decisions are made and nothing will influence him. Kennedy questions persist about the Massachusetts senator’s role in 1980.
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Arafat embraces U.S. civil rights leaders in Beirut meeting
Palestinian guerrilla chief Yasser Arafat greeted and kissed a group of American black activists at Sabra camp near Beirut after a three hour closed door talk. The SCLC delegation sang We Shall Overcome as the meeting ended with praise for the cause.
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Cuba扩大影响遍及加勒比海格林纳达成新同盟
美国情报官员称古巴影响力扩散至加勒比海地区 格林纳达成为最新一例 约50到60名古巴军人驻 Grenada 训练士兵 保护左翼总理莫里斯·毕晓普 政权 据情报报告称 哈瓦那在东加勒比建立基地的努力似乎已获得成功
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