Alaska coal rush moves from dream to potential boom
Alaska analysts and officials see a vast coal potential surpassing Prudhoe Bay oil, with estimates from 2 to over 9 trillion tons. Experts say widespread mining hinges on developing coal power demand and transportation, aided by Carter energy package reforms.
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Christian Science Monitor
Fairbanks
Alaska
Anchorage
Prudhoe Bay
Ernest Wolff
Mineral Industry Research Laboratory
University of Alaska
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Don McGee
U.S. Geological Survey
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Tobacco subsidy debate pits health chief against agriculture chief
Health Secretary Joseph Califano calls for ending government tobacco subsidies for unhealthy products. Agriculture Secretary Bergland warns ending subsidies would not cut smoking and would devastate about 400,000 farmers, many in Appalachia. Califano asserts government support may encourage smoking.
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Christian Science Monitor
Washington — Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Bob Bergland
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Appalachia
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LivingstonWins GOP Nomination in Louisiana First District
Robert Livingston shares a laugh with his wife Bonnie in New Orleans after securing the Republican nomination for Congress. He won the nomination last year but lost the general election to Richard A. Tonry, who resigned amid a vote fraud scandal. Tonry sought the nomination again Saturday but did not win.
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Bonnie
New Orleans
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Livingston
Louisiana
Richard A. Tonry
Tonry
Grunwick labor dispute deepens Britain’s ideological clash
A ten month conflict at the Grunwick plant pits 1000 police daily against strikers and leftist supporters after managing director George Ward fired 80 workers for joining the Association of Professional Executive Clerical and Computer Staffs. The dispute draws in unions, students, and a revolutionary fringe amid economic stress.
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George Ward
Association of Professional, Executive
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Thousands march for gay equality across major cities
Tens of thousands joined Pride Week marches in San Francisco New York Chicago and Miami to demand equal rights for gays. Police estimated San Francisco turnout above 100000 with 12000 in New York and about 2000 in Chicago. Observers noted a shift toward a more restrained image and more women in the procession.
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Miami
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Gay Pride Foundation
Ford criticizes Carter in interview on policy and PR
Gerald Ford faults Carter on handling of the Russians energy shortages Congress and Social Security reform. He praises Carter’s PR as convincing voters he is right, but says he disagrees on energy program Social Security and the Consumer Protection Agency. He also says Carter’s approach to Moscow was off to a poor start and now must regroup.
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Christian Science Monitor
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U.S. News & World Report
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Djibouti Declares Independence Amid Global Interest
Djibouti becomes Africa’s 49th nation at midnight ceremonies with 21-gun salutes as France remains its major ally for security and aid. Neighbors Ethiopia and Somalia threaten its future due to strategic location and scarce resources.
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Red Sea
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Ethiopia
France
Study estimates 28 million abused American wives
Richard C. Levy author of Wife Beating the Silent Crisis says the figure represents battered wives nationwide from occasional slaps to regular beatings. He notes government concern is rising as documentation increases and Congress introduces first relief legislation.
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Christian Science Monitor
Washington
Richard C. Levy
Congress
Levey
America
County board weighs arbitration and tax measures
Jackson County supervisors meet at 7 p m Tuesday in the Courthouse to consider state bills. The board will oppose binding arbitration for public employee labor, support state financing for local programs, back removal of levy limits, and require advance access to information used in equalized valuation calculations.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Hospital pharmacist earns master’s degree in administration
Peter Isdvoog, director of pharmacy services at St. Francis Hospital, received his master’s degree in hospital pharmacy administration from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. He wrote a training program used to train pharmacy technicians at St. Francis. Isdvoog holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed a one year residency with the U S Public Health Service in Seattle.
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Peter Isdvoog
St. Francis Hospital
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
St. Francis
Isdvoog
University of Wisconsin-Madison
U.S. Public Health Service
Seattle
Wash
Bloodmobile stop set at Sparta City Hall
Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Sparta City Hall on Tuesday from 12 50 to 5 50 p m with a 147 pint quota. Program chairman Gene Finn cites a special need for heart surgery patients and lists required blood types O negative O positive AB negative and B negative. Demand is at an all time high with a pint dispensed every seven seconds from Madison.
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Sparta City Hall
Sparta
Wis
Red Cross Bloodmobile
City Hall
Sparta Program
Gene Finn
Finn
Madison
State energy chief to resign for UW Madison teaching
Madison Wisconsin AP Stephen Born will resign as Wisconsin energy chief effective July 16 to return to teaching at the University of Wisconsin Madison He led the merged State Planning Office and State Emergency Energy Assistance Office since fall 1976 and had been on leave of absence.
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Madison, Wis
Stephen Born
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Born
Wisconsin
UWM
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