Ford Foundation backs atomic plant expansion
A Ford Foundation report urges expanding atomic power while dropping plans to recycle nuclear fuel wastes and delaying the breeder reactor program. It argues coal and nuclear power should anchor U.S. energy this century, noting oil and gas decline but fossil fuels remain and future solar fusion geothermal may offer abundant energy.
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Lincoln approves 12 bills with wage and governance changes
Nebraska lawmakers gave final approval to 12 bills. Key measures raise workers compensation max weekly payments by 40 dollars to 140, with a 46 thousand dollar general fund and matching cash fund appropriation. Other actions adjust secured transaction filing fees and various governance, licensing, and oversight provisions.
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Tanker splits in two off North Carolina coast
The 711-foot Panamanian tanker Claude Conway carrying 546000 gallons of fuel broke in half about 125 miles southeast of Wilmington. Twelve crewmen were missing and 27 were rescued by passing ships. five injured were flown to Camp Lejeune. Oil spill amount undetermined but deemed minor by Coast Guard.
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White House mission on Vietnam missing troops completes
A five member White House panel led by Leonard Woodcock returned from Southeast Asia reporting mission accomplished. In Hanoi they recovered remains of 12 airmen and secured pledges to continue searches for 559 missing in Laos and further cooperation with Vietnam. Cambodia barred entry. The panel prepared its findings for President Carter, with potential public release at his discretion.
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North Platte Mayor Phares Runs for Nebraska Governor
Robert Phares, longtime North Platte mayor, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Nebraska governor. He plans a 7:30 p.m. media conference in Columbus at Equitable Savings and Loan community room Wednesday, followed by a coffee.
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Carter cabinet meeting outlines universal voting package agenda
President Carter met with his cabinet to discuss a universal voting package including universal voter registration, reform of the Electoral College, and looser Hatch Act rules for federal workers. Mondale will unveil the proposal Tuesday after cross party consultation. The session followed a greeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda and included a private working dinner. Carter also hosted American Agriculture Day with five farmer guests and taught a Bible class at First Baptist Church.
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Senate panel approves $50 rebate plan in tax bill
The Senate Finance Committee backed a tax cut bill that would send $50 rebate checks to most Americans and some dependents, with higher income limits reducing or removing rebates. The 9-7 party line vote aligned Democrats in support and Republicans in opposition.
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Valley city records coldest national low at four below zero
United Press International reports Valentine posted a low of four below, the coldest in the nation. Canadian high pressure drove frigid air into southern Minnesota and Nebraska with clear Panhandle skies and cloudy northeast. Valentine also set a March snowfall record at 43.1 inches, surpassing 24.8 inches in 1891 and the 33.7 inch November 1919 record. Temperatures Tuesday are expected to rise to the 40s in the northeast and 50s in the west.
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Treasure seekers reopen hunt for Victoria Peak gold
Leonard Fiege and two others returned after 16 years to Victoria Peak inside White Sands Missile Range hoping for the legendary gold reported by Milton Noss in 1937. A 10 day search ends March 28 with signs of recent work, a campsite, and old gear but no treasure yet.
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