Carter Energy Plan Faces House Senate Skepticism
Congress rebuffed Carter's standby gasoline rationing and weekend station closures. The House Commerce Committee rejected the plan. the Senate Energy Committee prepared to act. Critics call the scheme cumbersome while proponents seek states based allocation and fuel conservation measures.
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Gulf Oil President warns of summer fuel shortages and higher prices
Gulf Oil President James E. Lee cautioned on a Business Day II program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania that the U S may face spot shortages of gasoline this summer and possible heating fuel shortages next winter due to heavy oil imports and rising prices. He defended earnings amid Iran loss and OPEC price hikes, urged more energy development and less regulatory burden, and noted Gulf’s investments in alternative energy while pressing for cheaper energy.
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Penelec Rate Cut Amid Three Mile Island Fallout
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission trimmed 25 million dollars from Penelec rate charges after the Three Mile Island accident. Penelec serves 490000 customers in 31 counties and had sought a 56.2 million dollar increase to cover reactor costs. Final rates depend on who pays for the accident and replacement power costs. Gov. Thornburgh called for shared burden among customers, shareholders, and taxpayers.
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Thornburgh confronts 100th day issues on taxes budget and TMI
Gov. Dick Thornburgh marked his 100th day in office amid potholes taxes and budget woes plus the Three Mile Island crisis. He urged shared costs between state and federal funds for the accident and weighed the mix for who should pay while pressing for quick budget and tax plan action ahead of the July 1 deadline.
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Cease fire in effect as Syrian jets patrol Beirut skies
Syrian air force fighters patrolled Beirut after a United Nations cease-fire halted heavy fighting in southern Lebanon. Observers saw possible Syria PLO cooperation as Israeli jets struck refugee camps near Tyre and Nabatieh. Palestinian sources reported new casualties totaling around 60 amid four days of Israeli attacks.
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Trout Stocking Friday At Graceton Coral Sportsmen
The Graceton Coral Sportsmen Club hosts trout stocking this Friday with a truck arriving at 5 to 6 p.m. Ager Maytag Marathon Sale starts today.
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California Nigerian Killed and Bodies Found
In San Diego a psychologist’s home held hostage by a Nigerian exchange student, Newman Augustine Osebor of Lagos, ended with the student slain after a 32 hour standoff. Police say a woman and her 4 year old daughter were found murdered in the psychologist’s house.
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Chief Forecaster Promises Rainy Weather in Gazetteland
The chief predicts a 100 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with some heavy rain. Winds will be strong and temperatures fall, bringing a cooler, windy Friday with continued showers.
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Ida M. Bowers, 98, Ida M. Bowers obituary
Ida M. Bowers, 98, of Niagara Falls New York formerly of Banks Township Indiana County died at her residence. Survived by siblings and relatives with arrangements by local funeral home. Service details were pending.
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Consumer Prices Up One Percent in March
The government said March CPI rose 1 percent led by food housing clothing and gasoline prices. Gasoline jumped 3.8 percent, the largest monthly gain in four years, boosting concerns over inflation and contributing to Social Security recipients’ 9.9 percent benefits increase starting in July.
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Quebec Seperatism Debate Ends In Uncertain Hands
Final hands in a volatile poker style contest over Quebec separatism unfold with potential danger. State officials announce a $6 million study on health effects from the Three Mile Island accident, with full details on page two and page eighteen respectively.
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