Energy crisis warned years ago by officials and experts
Washington insiders reflect on a preventable energy crisis now unfolding. S. David Freeman, once Nixon energy adviser, says rationing and public action were avoided. Braintree Mass utility chief cites tripled fuel costs and looming shortages. TVA manager notes coal supply strain and new mine delays. Freeman urged stockpiles and naval reserves as safeguards.
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Washington
S. David Freeman
Nixon
Freeman
Ford Foundation
Energy Policy Project
Spurrell
Persian Gulf
Johnstown’s Winner Upset Vote Recount Delays Seating
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Republican Harry Fox rebuts charges of delaying tactics after requesting recounts in his narrow loss to Democrat John Murtha in the six county 12th District special election. The official tally shows Murtha ahead by 242 votes with over 120000 votes cast. Fox says he will seek recounts in several counties and may pursue more, while Murtha presses to be seated. Paine announces a Democratic primary run for the same seat.
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Harry Fox
John Murtha
Fox
Murtha
U.S
John P. Saylor
Cambria County
Somerset County
Jefferson County
Cambria
Somerset County Court
Jefferson
Saylor
John Paul Paine
Kittanning
New Pa Revenue Secretary Sworn In
Vincent X. Yakowicz was sworn in as secretary of the Pennsylvania Revenue Department replacing Robert Kane, who is Gov Shapp's campaign manager. Yakowicz, from New Castle, was unanimously confirmed by the Senate and has served the state since 1958. Tass reports a Soviet theater company in Leningrad staged several American musicals.
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Aandiopunu
Vincent X. Yakowicz
Revenue Department
Robert Kane
Guv. Shapp
Yakowicz
New Castle
Senate
Shapp
Detente
RYTHM
Moscow
Leningrad
Charlie
Tass
Education Head Becoming Czar
In Harrisburg AP report, a group of Pennsylvania school administrators says proposed changes to the state school code would create a legislative role for the education secretary, granting extensive state control to enforce standards and regulate curricula and personnel. Buffington and associations urge rejection, citing loss of local district autonomy.
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Harrisburg
William Buffington
Pennsylvania Association of
Buffington
Elementary School Principal Association
State Associations of Secondary School Principals
The
School Boards Association
Farmers Home Admin Allocates $2.5 Million More Loans
Harrisburg AP reports the Farmers Home Administration increases Pennsylvania farm operating loan funds by 2.5 million, bringing total allotments to 7 million. State director Penrose Hallowell notes farmers must first seek other credit options before applying.
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Harrisburg
Farmers Home Administration
Pennsylvania
Penrose Hallowell
Hallowell
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