Maine Bond Bank cuts local borrowing costs gaining interest
State officials praise Maine Bond Bank for pooling local borrowing needs and issuing joint bonds to lower interest payments. NSF study notes small issues face higher costs. Pennsylvania weighs similar setup with emphasis on state aid and economies of scale to reduce local debt burdens.
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Fifth Amendment privilege under pressure in bribery probe
A politician summoned to testify refused to answer on constitutional grounds, prompting attempts to compel under the Fifth Amendment. Courts ruled the privilege may not be violated, as its restraints protect against self incrimination and prevent coercive force. Examples include shielding relatives and protected disclosures, while embarrassment alone is insufficient to override the privilege. A Pennsylvania Bar feature invites reader questions to the Family Lawyer column.
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Electric cars near revival with federal backing and expo proof
The piece notes electric vehicles have historical roots and potential resurgence. It cites President Carter's energy plan offering high rebates for EVs and the 1976 act funding research and demonstration projects aiming to put thousands of electric cars on the road by 1982. It compares battery costs and mile prices to gasoline cars and highlights the Chicago exposition where about 100 exhibitors displayed lines.
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Edward A. Campbell
Electrical Vehicle Council
Electric car prospects and market reality in the electric era
The piece surveys current electric car offerings and price ranges from 3,000 to 528,000, noting limited range from 30 miles per charge and top speeds around 58 to 80 mph. It contrasts niche electric models with conventional cars, highlights dealer scarcity, and cites forecasts of broader adoption by the 1980s driven by battery advances like nickel zinc and advances from Japanese firms.
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Noisy world of sounds and Hoover era FBI clash
A nostalgic meditation on everyday sounds and the roar of public life. The piece contrasts pleasant noises with jitters of the home and laments the era of J Edgar Hoover, noting his impact on the FBI, power, and shifting morale as John J. Kearney faces indictment amid political pressure.
Hoover echoes in capital as Bell weighs grand jury reprise
The piece discusses J Edgar Hoover’s legacy, Griffin Bell’s stance to curb FBI expansion, and a looming decision by President Carter on grand jury actions, amid plans for a new FBI headquarters. It notes a Canadian gas pipeline proposal and a costly Alaskan project and previews a critical report on nuclear power costs and uranium scarcity.
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