Oil nations weigh two plans to keep oil prices high
In Algiers, 13 OPEC leaders discussed two proposed price safeguards a special fund and an inflation index linked scheme, aiming to shield oil revenues from inflation and demand shifts. Early arrivals included Ecuador's President Guillermo Rodriguez Lara as officials prepared for the first summit gathering.
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Mediterranean
Abu Dhabi
Guillermo Rodriguez Lara
Five terrorists hijack Lufthansa jet to Addis Ababa
A West German Lufthansa 707 with five anarchist terrorists aboard fled Frankfurt with a hostage and four crewmen. Authorities reported no word on kidnapped Peter Lorenz or the hijackers' destination as Damascus and Tripoli denied landing permissions and the airliner headed toward Ethiopia.
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Registrations rise in Platte County vehicle licenses
Platte County shows a surge with 20,263 vehicles registered since Jan 1, up from 14,400 a year ago. Fee total reaches $419,514.50 while officials report smooth service except for a one hour Friday rush. Deadline passed and authorities anticipate updated plates.
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Platte County
Latte County
Marietta Newman
Newman
Fifth victim dies in California motel shooting spree
In Smith River, California, Percy Harmon of Fortuna died at Seaside Hospital after a high powered rifle attack at Ship Ashore Motel. Five people were killed including the manager and his wife, with several others injured. Suspect Robert Paul Sander, 21, of Cincinnati, was arrested nearby on four murder counts.
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Fortuna
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California
Oceanside
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Robert Paul Sander
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Grants Pass
Oregon
Open defense of Ford energy proposals in Congress
Washington officials defend President Ford energy plans before the House Ways and Means Committee. Treasury Secretary Simon and four others push Ford’s solutions as best, while Ullman proposes a slower energy price path. Officials warn against a manana culture and urge action amid recession, oil supply, and price concerns.
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Congress
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Ways and Means Committee
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D-Gre
Nebraska approves power bills for joint venture nuclear project
The Nebraska legislature approved three bills to ensure future electricity supply. L104 LE60 and LBS clear legal barriers for joint ventures between the Nebraska Public Power District and Omaha Public Power District. They authorize municipal participation, set joint venture management rules, and establish delegation mechanisms.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
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L860
Glenn Goodrich
Omaha
Ford mulling oil compromise
President Ford told Republican congressional leaders he has seriously considered delaying the new oil import fee increases as part of a potential compromise with Democrats. GOP leaders said he would announce his decision by 4 p.m. EDT, weighing postponement against upholding the overall program.
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UPI
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White House
Senate
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Scott
Congress
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Illinois
John . Pastore
Rhode Island
James C. Wright
Texas
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Food stamp program criticized as many eligible lack benefits
Senate report says 38 percent of eligible Americans receive food stamps in 1973, down from 52 percent in 1972, with about 17.9 million current recipients and an estimated 20 million more eligible. It cites Agriculture Department inefficiency and urges streamlined forms and easier access. The report warns of possible state payment holds for poor administration amid recession.
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UPI
Agriculture Department
Senate Select Committee On Nutrition and Human Needs
Senate
Congress
Prac
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Senate Nutrition Committee
George McGovern
D-O.d
Agriculture
Carl Butz
Ford
Butz
McGovern
Partly Cloudy Forecast With Snow Flurries Possible
Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Tuesday with a teens low and highs in the 30s. Western Nebraska may see light snow flurries. sunrise is at 8 01 and sunset at 7 23.
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Nebraska
Cold Weather Threatens Crops Across Southeast
United Press International reports a Canadian air mass chilled the South early today. The icy air moved into the Southeast, with temperatures dropping below freezing as far south as central Georgia, threatening agricultural crops.
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United Press International
Canada
Georgia
Kissinger faces new Sinai dispute ahead of mid east tour
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmi summoned the U.S. ambassador to protest Israel's refusal to allow Red Cross aid to Sinai flood victims. Israel prepares options for a second stage Sinai withdrawal amid Kissinger talks. The Jerusalem Post cites an interdepartmental think tank drafting a broad disengagement plan including military withdrawal from Mitla and Giddi passes and the Abu Radeis oil fields.
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