Rep Sikes of Florida Ousted From Key Post
Washington AP reports House Democrats ousted Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes of Florida from a key subcommittee chairmanship as reforms push ethics rules for Congress. The defeat follows a prior reprimand over uses of influence in financial dealings. Sikes vowed to target detractors and pressed defense funding while noting bipartisan interest in tighter ethical standards.
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Gas Shortages Deepen Across Midwest and East
The Associated Press reports gas and other fuel shortages worsening across the Midwest and East as a Canadian cold snap drives demand. Pennsylvania orders school closures Thursday and Friday to conserve energy while Ohio pleads for prayers and suspends some environmental rules to permit burning coal. President Carter seeks emergency powers to redirect natural gas to hardest hit areas and to enable intrastate pipeline transfers and emergency sales.
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Broad Political Names Linked to CIA and Government Posts
The report lists Moyers as a top CIA contender with others like Paul Warnke and James Gavin discussed, noting Gavin’s age as a hindrance. It cites Sam Brown as front runner to head ACTION, Max Cleland for Veterans Affairs, and other political shifts while detailing cold weather impacts and emergency gas purchases affecting multiple states.
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Danville weighs closing stores as fuel shortage grows
City officials consider further shutdowns amid fuel scarcity in Virginia. Mayor Clarke warns councils may order closures this weekend if emergency conditions persist. Transco and state offices weigh gas and propane supplies while Gov plans fuel shortage briefing.
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Body Of Wife Of Former Aide To Nixon Found In Old Hotel
The body of Lennard Garment's wife was found in the Hotel Essex, Manhattan, after she disappeared December 3, 1976. She was a writer for Edge of Night and had recently been treated for low mood. Police and doctors withheld certain details, with officials noting her death followed a period of distress and a psychiatric appointment.
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Chemagro Tobacco Bed-Buy Announcement DI-SYSTON
Chemagro Agricultural Division of Mabay Chemmical Corporation announces DI-SYSTON, the bed buy of the year, addressed to Box 4913 Kansas City Missouri 64120 THNS4A.
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