Labor anger at higher gasoline taxes raised in regional plea
The letter argues against raising federal gas taxes to fund social programs or mass transit. It claims the plan burdens auto workers in the South and may force drivers to cover transport costs for urban commuters. It urges residents to contact Senators McClellan, Bumpers, and Representative Thornton with their views.
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Carter
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Senate
Alan Cranston
California
Congress
Sen. Byrd
Sen. Cranston
South
John L. McClellan
Dale Bumpers
Washington
D.C
Rep
Ray Thornton
House
Washington, D.C
Arkansas cities weigh joint ownership of future power plants
In Little Rock AP&L officials and leaders from seven municipally owned utilities and two electric coops discussed possible joint ownership of new plants. With wholesale contracts expiring in 1985 they must decide soon whether to join generation efforts and plan financing and capacity needs. City managers say a firm commitment is needed to be online by 1985, as North Little Rock and Conway officials weigh whether to participate in generation or exit electrical distribution.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Power & Light Co
Ap&l
James H. Brewer
Conway Corp
Eddie Powell
North Little Rock
Hope Section 8 rents approved by Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of the City of Hope announces new increased fair market rents for the Section 8 Existing Housing program. Executive director Mike Kelly says the change targets low and moderate income families, elderly, and individuals receiving housing assistance to reduce amounts spent on rent and utilities within Hope city limits.
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Housing Authority of
City of Hope
Mike Kelly
Hope
Construction costs rise in March Arkansas contracts up 48 percent
McGraw Hill Dodge data show Arkansas construction contracts in March 1977 reached 97.93 million dollars, up from 66.02 million year prior. Nonbuilding and nonresidential sectors led gains while overall first quarter totals lag 1976 by about 28 million.
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Arkansas
F. W. Dodge
McGraw-Hill Information Systems Co
Benton man leads 65 mile high speed chase near Gordon
A Benton man Douglas King, 19, led police on a 65 mile chase lasting over an hour before running out of gas near Gordon. Benton police charge King with resisting arrest, driving while intoxicated, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and driving without a license. Authorities said King led officers through multiple areas before stopping.
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Benton, Ark
Benton
Douglas
King
Large April rise in wholesale prices signals persistent inflation
Wholesale prices jumped 1.1 percent in April, matching March and following February’s 0.9 percent gain. Farm products led the rise with 3.4 percent, processed foods and feeds up 2.5 percent, and industrial commodities up 0.6 percent. Coffee surged 7.3 percent as weather and farm costs push prices higher.
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Washington
Gas Truck Overturns on Hwy 29 Injuring Driver
Eddie Harris of Emmet was taken to Memorial Hospital after his gasoline tank truck overturned on Highway 29, five miles north of Hope. Fire crews responded around 9:30 a.m. Harris's injuries were not believed serious. No other details were released.
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Eddie Harris
Emmet
Hope
Harris
Memorial Hospital
Hempstead
Caffeine Intake Linked to Mental Distress in Psychiatric Patients
University of Michigan researchers report that among 83 psychiatric patients high caffeine consumption correlates with lower mood and greater anxiety, with heavy users more likely to use tranquilizers. The study notes limitations to applying results to the general population.
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Toronto
University of Michigan
American Psychiatric Association
Michigan
John F. Greden
Nixon Confesses Blunders On Watergate In TV Interview
Former President Richard Nixon acknowledges lying about Watergate and making wrong judgments while insisting he is not guilty of crime. He says he let the country down and will not grovel, as Frost entrevista reveals his stance after resignation. The program, taped over days at San Clemente, previews a larger inter view plan with a $1 million deal and a $600,000 fee.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
David Frost
San Clemente Estate
White House
Democratic National
Frost
James Neal
Ray Price
Laguna Beach
Calif
Richard G. Kleindienst
Henry Ruth
Tion
Rodino
Raymond K. Price
H.R. Haldeman
Los Angeles
Stafford
Ariz
Nixon Frost interview stirs old partisanship and debate
The Associated Press report notes partisan reactions to Richard Nixon's interview with David Frost. Rep. Peter Rodino cites committee findings that Nixon obstructed the Watergate investigation and abused presidential power. Nixon faces pay and profit talks totaling over a million dollars. Haldeman offers no comment.
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Associated Press
Richard M. Nixon
David Frost
Peter Rodino
New Jersey
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Richard Nixon
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