Oil Tax Plan Moves Forward In House Committee
The Ways and Means Committee approved President Carter's plan for higher oil taxes, skirting windfall profits rules and debating allocation of proceeds. The measure would raise gasoline by seven cents per gallon by 1981 and trigger annual consumer rebates up to $45. A bid to fund oil producers with a $2.5 billion subsidy was rejected 21 to 16.
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Washington
House
Carter
Ways and Means
U.S
Jody Powell
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
United States
Joe Waggoner
D-La
Liquor by the Drink Faces Final Senate Vote in NC
North Carolina moves toward a final Senate decision on liquor by the drink as cities with ABC stores may vote to allow it in restaurants and social clubs. Supporters cite state uniqueness. opponents led by Christian Action League warn of House opposition and possible defeat.
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Raleigh
Senate
North Carolina
ABC
House
William A. Wallace
Rocky Mount
Christian Action League
Wallace
Sen
William Smith
New Hanover
Combs
Smith
Union
George Marion
D-Lurry
Marion
Robert Vance Somers
R-Rowan
Davie, Davidson and
Rowan
Somers
Messer
Dave DeRamus
D-Forsyth
How They Voted on Local Liquor Bill in Senate
The 24 23 roll call shows the Senate tentative approval of a local option liquor by the drink bill. For votes list 23 names led by Alexander and Crawford. against include Alford and Allsbrook. paired lines show Kathy Sebo yes and McNeil Smith no.
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Raleigh
State Senate
Alexander
Crawford
Davis
Gray
Henley
Lake
Lawing
Marvin
Mathis
Hopkin
Rauch
Raynor
Royall
Scott
W.G. Smith
Somers
Swain
Totherow
Vickery
Walker
Webster
Wichard
Winters
Wynne
Alford
Allsb
Rate Hike Bill Debated In North Carolina
In Raleigh, lawmakers resume debate on a bill easing insurance rate increases. Insurance Commissioner John Ingram opposes it, arguing it weakens consumer protections and could raise auto liability costs by about 54 million dollars. The vote outcome remains unclear as provoked positions mix.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
John Ingram
Ingram
Ernest Messer
D Haywood
Action Line Briefly Goes On Vacation
The Action Line column announces a short break with plans to return in a few days. Editors say the column will resume its regular feature lineup once the vacation ends.
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Action Line
New Planet Believed Being Born Near Cygnus Star
NASA scientists report possible planet formation around the distant star MWC 349 in Cygnus. The star shows a surrounding disc and unusual brightness changes and spectra, with observations from Ames Kuiper Observatory suggesting planets may be forming now in the disc.
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Mountain View
Calif
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Edwin Erickson
Cygnus
Earth
Ames’ Kuiper Airborne Observatory
Erickson
Miller Wins Re election as UMW President in 5 Year Term
Arold Miller appears re elected to a five year term as president of the United Mine Workers. Patrick concedes while Patterson's camp signals continued contest. AP tally shows Miller leading with 35 677 votes to Patterson 30 087 and Patrick 22 928 from 500 plus locals in 25 states and Canada.
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Patrick
Associated Press
Miller
Patterson
World Arms Race Heightens Nuclear War Risk
SIPRI reports the global arms race and rising international arms trade raise the chance of a general nuclear conflict. The United States and Soviet Union hold thousands of ICBMs SLBMs and warheads, with roughly 4 000 independently targetable weapons on each side could be deployed amid the next decade.
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Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Soviet Union
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
SIPRI
Consumer Protection Bill Faces Banker and Merchant Opposition
North Carolina Attorney General Rufus Edmisten defends a consumer protection bill as bankers and merchants mobilize against it. The measure, aimed at stopping unfair trade practices, follows a court ruling narrowing the 1969 act. Leaders warn it could deter fraudsters, while lobbyists say the bill is too sweeping and beyond current law. The bill advances through committees but faces a Judiciary II review with Edmisten set to testify.
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Raleigh
Rufus L. Edmisten
General Assembly
North Carolina
Edmisten
House
Senate State Government Committee
Judiciary II Committee
Edmiston
Thompson Greenwood
John Jordan
State Supreme Court
Protec
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Bobby Lee Combs
Dcatawba
Gsi dC
Richard Henley
Jacksonville
Fla
Canada
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Arnold Miller
Rufus Edmisten
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