South in Good Position For Dealing With Energy Drought
An abundance of coal positions the South to weather an energy drought as TVA and Southern Co rely on coal for about 80 percent of fuel for generators. Officials note peak oil shortages may occur during cold snaps, but coal and hydro help. Nuclear power could supplement in the future, with Louisiana facing near term gas shortages and pushing for sea-bottom leases. utilities vow ample winter supplies.
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Gunmen Rob Deliveryman Near Bentley's Restaurant
Burton Deweese was robbed at gunpoint of 50 to 100 dollars while delivering tomatoes to the rear of The Bentley's Restaurant on U S 31 S. He was tied, dispossessed of two wallets and a wristwatch as four men fled east. Police linked the attack to a later burglary at the restaurant and the rear mobile home.
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Syrian Army Destroys Israeli Engineer Unit
The Syrian army reported two clashes on the Golan Heights ceasefire line during which Israeli engineering units advanced. Syria said its artillery repelled the northern assault and later destroyed the second unit in the central sector, with no casualty details given. The front has seen sporadic fighting since the ceasefire six weeks earlier.
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On This Date in 1898 Treaty Ends Spanish American War
The item notes that in Paris in 1898 a treaty officially ended the Spanish American War. Weather hints suggest high in the 40s to 50s with lows in the 20s and a note about Tuesday's high near 50. Public notices and classifieds are listed elsewhere in the Daily calendar.
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Court May Define Obscenity View
Washington AP The Supreme Court signaled it may refine last June’s obscenity rulings on hard core pornography He will hear Georgia case over Carnal Knowledge the praised film deemed obscene The question is whether state or community standards apply The decision is expected by June and stems from Billy Jenkins Albany theater operator fined 750 with seven months probation The Georgia case argues state laws were unconstitutional and denied due process
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Nixon Awaits Word On Back Tax Probe
President Nixon faces a congressional decision on whether he owes up to 300000 dollars in federal income taxes and interest after disclosing his finances. He asks whether donations of his vice presidential papers were legally deductible and if a 1970 sale of San Clemente estate triggered capital gains tax.
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Burton escorts Pay at L A airport amid divorce talks
Richard Burton pushes wife Elizabeth Pay on the Wheelchat Semiy as they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport for a flight to Italy. He flew to her bedside Friday after surgery at UCLA Medical Center. They separated last July and appeared headed for divorce. He gave her a new diamond heart jewelry piece.
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Bank Robbery Sparks Auburn Heist by Wildly Dressed Bandit
A bandit wearing wild attire robbed the First National Bank of Auburn with no weapon visible, the amount taken undetermined. Separate reports note about 1,000 fishermen missing after a cyclone in Bangladesh. The White House turned over presidential tapes to Watergate prosecutor Jaworski, and Exxon official warns of fuel shortages urging immediate nationwide rationing to avoid 30 to 60 days delay.
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Oil Firms Control Energy Reserves Across Fuel Sectors
An Associated Press study shows the nations 20 largest oil companies control about 95 percent of known oil reserves and hold major stakes in natural gas coal uranium and oil shale. A Senate subcommittee probes competition while California cites top firms for subpoena noncompliance.
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Energy Tip for Daily Readers Contact Line
Readers are invited to share energy conservation tips with THE DAILY at 353.4612. Tips used receive reader credit and appear in upcoming issues, encouraging community-wide energy saving ideas and practical steps.
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City Dump Could Be New Source Of Energy Supply
MEMPHIS Tenn AP After months of sifting through the city's garbage a team of university researchers has concluded it's worth too much to just throw away Dr John Smith a Memphis State University engineering professor who headed the team says most of the garbage can be converted into fuel in these energy short days and the rest of it can be sold for recycling Smith said organic solid waste can be converted to fuel but they did not know how much of city trash was organic metal or glass
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Winter Tightening Grip On Valley
Winter's grip tightens in the Tennessee Valley with Sunday lows near 29 and predicted teens tonight. The National Weather Service cites partly cloudy skies and occasional snow flurries in Decatur no new accumulation expected. a warming trend arrives Tuesday with highs in the 50s.
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No Plans For Special Jury in Adcock Case
District Attorney Mike Moebes said no plans exist to convene a grand jury session on the first degree murder case against 30 year old Dick Adcock, jailed after the weekend shooting of Howard Smith. Adcock, an official at Central Bank of Alabama, was arrested at his home on Byron Avenue Southwest after Smith was found fatally shot. Adcock posted $25,000 bond and may seek a preliminary hearing before trial.
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