Carter Faces Congressional Resistance Over Energy Policy
The nation faces a standoff as Congress challenges President Carter and his energy plan. The piece argues Carter, though elected with broad support, struggles against an obstructionist Senate majority led by party peers. It urges a public response to press for an effective energy policy and government accountability.
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United States
James Earl Carter Jr
Pennsylvania Ave
Congress
Richard Nixon
Georgia
Carter
Washington
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Senate
James Allens
Alabama
Senate
Capitol Hill
Mr. Carter
Quotes Of The Week From Asheboro Politics
Asheboro public works committee meeting yielded standout moments as archaeologist Peter P. Cooper II praised Indigenous artifacts at the city lake site and Councilman Hoe Trogdon quipped about chained bears and drinking arrowheads in a lively exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Peter P. Cooper II
Ecumenical Bank Formed By World Council Of Churches
The World Council of Churches created the Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society with an initial capital of 1,303,711 dollars. Headquarters will be in The Netherlands and interim executive director is Dr Cyril Bennett of the Methodist Church of Great Britain.
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Carlyle Adams
New World Bank
World Council of Churches
The
Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society
Netherlands
Cyril Bennett
Methodist Church of Great Britain
National Newspaper Week theme and press ethics debate
The article notes National Newspaper Week 1977 with the theme Freedom Is In Our Hands, discussing double standards in press conduct, the need for ethical self-scrutiny, and calls for increased investigative reporting to keep the profession accountable. It also mentions the North State Directory project, Brucke’s return from Germany, artist Herbert McClure's visit, and shifts in U.S. union membership from 1974 to 1976.
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National Newspaper Week
Carrier Boys
Gilbert Cranberh
Des Moines Register and Tribune
A.F. Brucke
Telephone Company
Germany
U.S
Finance Facts
Finance Companies
Capitol Hill Eyes Gasohol Favorably
Washington reports lawmakers consider a 10 percent alcohol fuel mandate by 1985. Senators Javits Percy and Representative Emery back a bill to require 10 percent alcohol in automotive fuels with tax credits and potential engine compatibility, citing US fuel independence.
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Washington
Congress
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Charles Percy
R-Ill
David Emery
William Scheller
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Carter
Alcohol fuels split among farm supporters and foes
Senators from farm states back a farm bill amendment to fund four alcohol plant projects with 60 million in federal loans while Agriculture officials resist. Proponents cite grain surpluses and protein mash potential, though Carter administration skeptics remain.
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Scheller
Carl Curtis
R-Neb
Robert Dole
R-Kas
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