Commerce Dept Warns Of Minor Fertilizer Shortage Outlook
Carter notes the Commerce Department predicts potential production setbacks for farmers but expects no significant fertilizer shortage this spring due to gas shortages. Meanwhile cold weather constrains factories and state offices, with energy cuts, higher prices, and disrupted deliveries in the Northeast and Midwest.
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Gas emergency eases as supply improves nationwide
In the northeast and Midwest, homes and schools resume operations after severe shortages. About 500,000 workers return from layoffs as 500,000 pairs of facilities reopen. In Columbus, 100,000 students start lessons by TV and radio while gas is heated. Indiana and FPC report modest gains from emergency gas act, but shortages persist amid continued cold.
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Water Shortage Threatens 2 Million Acres in Central Valley
CVP supplies water to about 2 million acres from Redding to Bakersfield. King warns some fruit orchards may not bear this year, aiming to keep trees alive. Projections rely on California’s driest year, surpassing 1924. Blue Canyon snowpack at eight inches, far below normal 36 inches. Lake Shasta reservoir levels unclear.
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Drought Set Stage for 1978 Water Shortages
Officials warn back-to-back drought years will affect reservoir levels well into 1978 as precipitation remains only 14 percent of normal. CVP projects aim to lift storage to about 1.58 million acre feet, but low rainfall continues to hinder recovery from the prior year.
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Keep options open Baker tells Reagan
Ronald Reagan remains uncommitted about a 1980 run after private talks with Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker. Baker urged Reagan to keep options open and continue campaigning, while Reagan said he has learned not to close his mind and may consider another GOP bid.
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Tennessee
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California
Ford
Third Black Marines Face Melee Trial at Pendleton
A general court martial was ordered for Lance Cpl. Anthony T. Matthews, 20, Mobile Alabama, amid a group of 14 black Marines accused of beating whites they believed were Ku Klux Klansmen. Matthews faces six counts of assault and one conspiracy to commit assault, with a potential three years at hard labor if convicted on all charges.
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Agriculture boss asks employees what you do
Washington AP report says Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland plans to start interviews with every department employee in March. The aim is to justify work as part of a zero-based budgeting effort for the 1978-79 fiscal year. Bergland endorsed the President's budget and management concept.
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Agriculture Department
Freeze backs rebate plan amid weather driven economy
Washington AP reports that business leaders urged support for President Carter's $50 rebate proposal for most Americans as part of a $31.2 billion two year stimulus. Charles Walker of the American Council for Capital Formation and David Baker of the Machinery Dealers National Association defended timely rebates to offset weak purchasing power from high fuel costs and layoffs. House Ways and Means Committee hearings continued with Chairman Al Ullman aiming to draft legislation by February end.
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U.S
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Congress
Charles E. Walker
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Treasury
American Council For Capital Formation
David
D-Ore
Flu vaccine links prompt debate on mass immunization
A panel weighs risks of Guillain Barre syndrome versus flu protection as California officials consider resuming mass immunizations or offering combined vaccines on demand. Data show 685 paralyzing cases since vaccination began, 2% deaths, and the risk of death from the disorder is higher for the vaccinated, though Guillain Barre remains rare.
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Califano
New Jersey
CIA Chief Turner Seen As Military Oriented Nominee
Turner, nominated as CIA director, would become the 10th holder of the post since 1947 and the fourth military officer to lead the agency. He would coordinate intelligence from other agencies and his deputy must be civilian. His article in Foreign Affairs argues naval power should be judged by mission capability, warns against overstated Soviet threats, and notes narrowing safety margins in antisubmarine warfare. White House spokesman Powell said the President trusts Turner will avoid a parochial outlook.
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Foreign Affairs
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Turner nomination seen as independent vice of CIA control
Senators Biden Stevenson and other intelligence committee members weighed potential appointee Admiral Turner. Biden expects Turner's commitment to tighter CLA covert operations oversight but sees no confirmation obstacle. Carter discussed Turner with Inouye and allies, signaling intent to brief Cabinet on CLA roles and CIA’s peaceable information mission.
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D-Del
Intelligence Committee
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