Gas Shortage Warned Two Years Ago by FPC Staff
Federal Power Commission staff warned two years ago of mandatory gas conservation and allocation to avert a looming shortage. The report feared widespread plant shutdowns and unemployment as intrastate sales drew away supplies, and urged prioritizing residential and essential uses with federal and state allocation.
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Carter era policy shifts loom Agriculture Bergland signals reforms
In Orlando Agriculture Secretary Bergland vows to re-evaluate department programs and pursue market oriented policy changes under Carter. He cites unemployment compensation plans for farm workers as a key issue during a Florida tour amid frost damaged crops. The remarks come as other national stories note Teague foot surgery and Canadian relations.
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