Governors Bring Climate Crises To White House
Washington AP President Carter plans a two hour White House session with governors including California's Ed Brown and Florida's Reubin Askew. Governors from 48 states seek federal action on winter weather, drought, disaster loans, livestock feed aid, and higher farm price supports to avert shortages.
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Feven
California
Edmond Gi. Brown Jr
Carter
White House
Brown
Reubin Askew
Florida
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Georgia
Walter Mondale
J. James Exon
Nebraska
Trade Balance Hits Deepest Monthly Deficit in January
Washington AP reports the January trade balance fell to the deepest monthly deficit on record as harsh winter weather slowed domestic movement. Imports outpaced exports by 1.07 billion, with exports dropping 7.8 percent and imports rising 23 percent, signaling a sharp energy and production slowdown.
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Washington
Commerce Department
State Notables Attend Funeral
Gov Shap and state officials gathered in Beaver to pay final respects to Transportation Secretary William H Sherlock killed in last week’s crash. Sherlock, 96 and a former Beaver resident, was among nine aboard the Harrisburg crash. services were held near the Anderson Jr. and Sons Funeral Home.
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Beaver
Shap
William H Sherlock
Sherlock
Beaver County
Harrisburg
Shapp
Anderson Jr. and Sons
Mathew Stanley Quay
Jeff Anderson
Quay
U.S
Richard Frame
Franklin
Mule racing hopes ride into Bishop betting plans
In Bishop California mule promoters seek five year parimutuel trials for mule racing after last year’s coast to coast Great American Horse Race spectacle. Assemblyman Chimbole backed the bill amid Mule Day celebrations drawing 40 000 spectators and 400 to 450 mules through town.
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Sacramento
Calif
Bishop
Sierras
Nevada
Robert Tanner
Larry Chimbole
D-Palmdale
Costs of CB radios exceed initial investment
Washington AP reports that CB radio enthusiasts often spend beyond the purchase price on accessories and additional units. Antenna choice and placement greatly affect range, with omnidirectional and directional beam antennas offering tradeoffs in distance and side chatter while FCC rules limit antenna height and power.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Boyes Warns Against New Buddy Jobs
Erie County Commissioner Karl Boyes denounces patronage hiring during election year and urges a freeze on all but essential positions. He notes several new jobs created this year and says taxpayers pay for these roles while vacancies in essential posts should be filled. He recalls a prior pledge to freeze hiring since the board’s start, though he concedes election years alter that stance.
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Erie
Karl Boyes
Boyes
Board of Commissioners
Michael Flatley
William C. Hill Jr
Fast foods match home meals for nutrition mismatches
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department findings that seven McDonald’s meal combinations offer one-fifth or more of daily allowances for protein riboflavin and ascorbic acid, with limited vitamin A. Milk shakes alone surpass calcium guidance. ham and cheeseburgers appear best value versus home meals.
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Washington
McDonald's
Agriculture Department
Consumer and Food Economics Institute
Foot-Stomper Arrest Linked To Nashville Attacks
Atlanta police charged George Mitchell of Nashville with 12 counts of simple battery after he allegedly stomped on women's feet on a downtown street. Authorities said at least 20 women reported similar attacks. aggravated assault charges may follow for victims with serious injuries.
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Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville-Davison County
George Mitchell
Mitchell
G K. Tyler
Paul Aselton
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