Energy chief cites April gas price rise from Ford plan
Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb said Ford's energy proposals could push gasoline prices higher than the earlier 10 cent average rise. He noted crude tariff steps of 1 dollar and anticipated effects start by April as stockpiles decline and refiners pass costs to consumers. Zarb criticized Nixon-era energy policies and praised the new administration's 10 year plan.
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Weather forecast cooler with fog today
Cooler today with fog in the morning and a high near 70. Full details continue on Page C-10 with a complete regional forecast.
Poll finds public favors nationwide gasoline rationing
A Gallup poll reported in Newsweek shows 55 percent of 542 Americans favor rationing, 32 percent back Ford tax plan to curb gasoline use, and 49 percent think a 10 cent price rise would reduce driving. Ford rebate opinions vary for bills, savings, or spending.
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UPI
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Gallup
Newsweek Magazine
Arabs seize 7, free 2 at Paris airport
At Orly Airfield two Arab guerrillas held seven hostages after an abortive attack on an Israeli airliner. They released a mother and child ten minutes after Egyptian Ambassador Kadry began talks with the gunmen. Negotiations were arranged at the request of President Giscard dEstaing.
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UPI
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Alfred Mousset
Interior Ministry
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Mobil Oil Torrance pact reached with OCAW union
Negotiators for Mobil Oil Co and OCAW reached a tentative contract for more than 500 Torrance refinery workers. The deal includes a 75 cent per hour raise retroactive to Jan 8, 4 percent and 8 percent raises, a 10th holiday, and higher medical benefits. Pending ratification by OCAW leaders, the pact could affect 5,000 Mobil workers nationwide.
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Study finds industry NOX output higher than estimated
After 22 weeks of field tests KVB Engineering reports nonautomotive NOX emissions in the South Coast Air Basin may exceed estimates by 15 to 20 percent. As fossil fuel use shifts from natural gas to fuel oil stationary sources are expected to raise NOX output by 16 percent by 1980, making industry a growing share of smog.
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China's new constitution enshrines Mao policies and party leadership
China adopted a new constitution that elevates Maoist principles, abolishes the head of state post, and places the National People's Congress under Communist Party leadership. Chu Teh becomes the standing committee chair as foreign leaders may be received by him.
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Five thousand upright objects puzzle Baker residents
A desert town reports 5000 upright clay talc objects scattered in Silver Dry Lake ten miles north. Residents debate origin from a flying saucer to marijuana route signs, art project pieces, or a desert artwork left by film crews.
Middle aged woman likely to be fire victim warns
Inside Today notes a profile of risk factors including smoking and alcohol abuse. Retired admiral comments on Navy secrecy. Warnings issued on shoddy mobile home construction and costly financing schemes. Court of Appeals rules rape threat as valid reason to escape jail.
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