Capitol Hill Energy Talk Highlights Student Voices
Rep. Joseph S. Ammerman recaps a White House energy outreach in Washington where 20 average Americans, including Stephen Jones and Paul Knight of State College, shared views with energy policy staff. Dr. James Schlesinger emphasized that energy policy must come from the people, not top-down imposition. Also cited are remarks by former Rep. William J. Green honoring pioneering spirit and sacrifice for energy reform.
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James R. Schlesinger
Department of Energy
Federal Register
Energy Policy and Planning Office
Washington
Stephen Jones
Paul Knight
State College
Jones
Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Knight
White House
Dr. Schlessinger
Mr. Jones
Schlesinger
William J. Green
DuBois
Green
Philadelphia
Senate
House
Snakes and Manure Crowds Bring Odd Home Solutions
A Minnetonka couple faced 45 basement snakes since moving in four months ago. Letters offered rope around the house and mothballs as cures, while turpentine and sulfur perfumes were suggested by callers. They plan to re cement basement blocks and seal holes. In Maryland, Ringling Bros Circus offers exotic fertilizer from animal waste to farmers, a practice born after popular demand for manure.
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Minnetonka
Minn
Vaughn Krake
Callier
Landover
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Bae
West Virginia
Capitol Print Shops Pay Off Clerks Revealed in GAO Audit
Washington AP report says two congressional clerks Thomas Lankford and David Ramage operate million-dollar print shops inside the Rayburn Building, earning substantial profits while collecting taxpayer salaries. The aides’ firms earned about $1 million in sales. Ramage’s firm shows $41,470 salary and $60,940 profits, Lankford’s $77,400 salary and $43,595 profits. Rhodes, ONeill, and GOP leaders weigh reforms and public bidding.
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John J. Rhodes
Capitol
Rhodes
Congress
Thomas Lenkford
David Ramage
Rayburn House
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
Lankford
O'Neill
William Ketchum
R-Calif
General Accounting Office
Ramage
Going To The Movies by Bob Thomas
Associated Press writer reviews Demon Seed and Fraternity Row. Demon Seed portrays a sci fi parable where a supersmart machine impregnates Julie Christie, rated R and terrify ing for youths. Fraternity Row views 1954 campus attitudes with Perry Como songs and snobbery, rated PG.
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Bob Thomas
Associated Press
Demon Seed
Julie Christie
Pennsylvania
Perry Como
Candy Ads Target Kids Say TV Also Misleads
Washington AP report says Boston based Action For Children's Television accuses four candy makers including Nestle and Mars of unfair deceptive advertising that glamorizes sweets to children. The group filed with the FTC seeking sales pitch restrictions noting long lasting flavor slogans and potential obesity and dental harm to youngsters.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Nestle Co
Fox Cross Candy Co
Squibb Corp
Mars Inc
Clear The Tracks Governor Ray Is Coming Through
Governor Dixy Lee Ray plans to drive the Royal Hudson steam train from East Olympia to Tacoma next Monday. Grace McCarthy deputy premier of British Columbia will escort her through three exhibition cars. a reception and buffet aboard the train will follow. The governor previously piloted a hydrofoil and the Atlantic Richfield tanker through local waters.
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Wash
Dixy Lee Ray
Ray
East Olympia
Tacoma
British Columbia
Grace McCarthy
Puget Sound
Rosario Straits
GM to roll out diesel engines for cars this fall
GM plans to introduce diesel engines in passenger cars this fall aiming for up to 34 percent better fuel economy. About 50,000 Oldsmobile 98 and 88 models plus 50,000 GMC and Chevrolet light-duty trucks will receive the engines, signaling a major shift in efficiency for the lineup. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority also approves a $14 million order for trackless trolleys in Philadelphia to replace near 30-year-old buses.
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General Motors
NEW Tolleys
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Board
Philadelphia
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