Energy crisis may spark upheaval and war experts warn
Washington reports say energy shortages could trigger low mood, revolution, or world war. OTA findings cited by Rep. Ashley indicate oil demand may outpace supply by the early 1980s, risking higher prices and geopolitical tensions while endorsing parts of President Carter's energy plan as a step forward.
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UPL
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Carter
House
Congressional Office of Technology Assessment
OTA
Congress
Thomas L. Ashley
Dohio
Skip Johns
Energy Committee
Carter plan judged too optimistic by budget office
Alice Rivlin of the Congressional Budget Office released an analysis finding Carter's plan optimistic with little sacrifice. The plan aims to cut foreign oil dependence by 4.5 million barrels daily by 1985, but Rivlin estimates closer to 3.6 million. She notes coal use at 4 percent versus the plan's projection of 33 percent.
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OTA
Carter
Washington
UPI
Carteneray
Congressional Budget Office
Alice Rivlin
Tulé
Howse Energy Subcommittee
Ms. Rivlin
Budget Office
Farm prices jump as May 15 gain signals trends
U.S. Agriculture Department reports raw farm product prices rose 2 percent in the six months to May 15, the sixth straight monthly increase. Wheat corn and eggs fell, while cattle prices rose suggesting higher retail beef costs this summer. the mid May index stood 30 percent below last year’s level.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Welfare fraud not more extensive than earlier years
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare says welfare fraud is not more extensive despite more recipients and tougher efforts. In 1976, family welfare cases referred to law enforcement rose, but share of total cases stayed similar. California, New York and Pennsylvania accounted for about 60 percent of disposed fraud cases, in a statistical HEW report on suspected recipient fraud in Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Medicaid.
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California
New York
Pennsylvania
HEW
Parowan Increases Power Rates And Water Fee
Parowan City Council voted unanimously to raise power rates by 15 percent for all customers. The council also approved a residential water connection fee increase to 350 dollars. The move reflects reliance on ICPA and market purchases due to limited Bureau allocations and ongoing capacity delays.
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Paragonah
Kendell Gurr
Parowan City
Intermountain Consumer Power Association
ICPA
Municpal Electrical Associations
Colorado River
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Utah Power and Light
Ap&l
Rosalynn Carter Meets Costa Rican Leaders Diplomacy Praised
Rosalynn Carter and Costa Rica's president and foreign minister met Tuesday, drawing praise for her diplomatic skill and the Carter human rights campaign. Portland Trail Blazers leveled the NBA series at 2-2 with a 130-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Cedar City's main street sees several face lifting projects including the El Rey motel.
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Rosalynn Carter
Costa Rica
Portland Trail Blazers
Philadelphia 76Ers
Cedar City
el Rey Motel
Carter fires up support for consumer protection agency
President Carter, fresh from a vacation, invited about 200 consumer advocates for a pep rally to push the proposed Consumer Protection Agency. He cited budget and staffing savings, accused regulators of serving business interests, and urged a consumer voice against lobbyists.
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UPN
Georgia
Carter
House
Senate
Gerald Ford
Office of Management and Budget
Agency For Consumer Protection
Defense Department
Ten Highland Park families protest tax valuations in Parowan
Cedar City residents claim soil issues have damaged homes and caused foundation cracks and shifting. Iron County Commissioners cut land values but reduce building values by 63 percent for the affected properties, with homeowners urging further relief. Protest days remain on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
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Cedar City
Iron County Commissioners
Neal Christensen
American Fork
Utah
Charles Blackburn
Blackburn and Gower Construction Company
Christensens
Harry G. Leigh
Leigh
Gary Jensen
Skyline Drive
Ron Harding
Evelyn Dettamanti
Highland Drive
County Commission
Five injured in Cedar City rollover near Summit
A one car roll over north of Summit Cedar City injured five men ranging from 10 to 38 years old. Three were sent by ambulance to Valley View Medical Center while two others were transported by a state pickup. The driver suffered possible compound fractures and was taken to Dixie Medical Center. Names and ages were not released pending investigation. The occupants were reported to be from the Los Angeles area headed to Chicago to seek work.
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Cedar City
Summit
Valley View Medical Center
Ron County
Utah Highway Patrol
Dixie Medical Center
Roger Bagley
U.S. Immigration Service
Bagley
Interstate
Chicago
Los Angeles
Johnny Medina
Ralph Watson
Shyra Chamberlain
Utah Department of Transportation
Neil Bishop
Jay Peck
Highway Patrol
Frank C. Mellon
Salt Lake City
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