Saudi Saudi oilfields risk production drop amid technical woes
Washington the energy department warned president carter of possible production limits in saudi arabia due to water seepage salt water corrosion and declining reservoir pressure in aging wells. officials say the impact depends on severity while aramco expects 8.5 million bpd early 1978 and saudis previously produced over nine million bpd.
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Peace talks stall after Cairo summit with no Palestinian state deal
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin reportedly failed to reach agreement on Palestinian statehood and full Israeli withdrawal from occupied lands. They elevated talks to ministerial committees while pledging further meetings in Jerusalem and Cairo. A Beirut Palestinian leader rejected Israeli self rule terms and Egypt’s peace talks invitation.
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Vacation over Carter returns to D C after Plains Christmas
President Carter ends a six day Christmas vacation in Plains Ga and prepares to travel to Poland as part of a nine day six country overseas trip. He met farm delegation and spoke by phone to Israeli and Egyptian leaders while praying for Middle East peace as protesting farmers rally for equity in prices.
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California drought outlook amid two major Pacific storms
Two significant Pacific storms drenched California after years of dryness. Officials say rainfall boosted some reservoirs and eased rationing but did not end the drought as northern storage remains far below normal with Lake Shasta at about 885 thousand acre-feet of its 4.5 million capacity.
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Cold snap lingers in Nebraska with snow forecasts
Nebraska faces continued cold under high pressure with a narrow snow band that has largely dissipated. Temperatures for Christmas Day included 40 at McCook and 1 at Burwell, while Lincoln expected mid to upper teens and overnight lows near zero. California rainfall improves seasonal totals but remains uneven with lingering drought concerns.
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Charlie Chaplin dies leaves possible new film
Chaplin died at 88 removing one of cinema history's iconic figures. Danish poet Piet Hein said Chaplin left a satire script with detailed directions that could yield a film, while casting plans and letters hint at continued creative work. Officials in California eased drought rules in Petaluma but tightened rationing in Contra Costa County with a January 1 limit of 50 gallons per person daily. groundwater concerns rise as 14 000 wells were drilled this year. A hopeful NOAA forecast projects a 55 percent chance of normal or above normal rainfall through February.
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Pershing Auditorium proposal merits further study
The page notes an editorial urging study and discussion of adapting Pershing Auditorium for concert use. It calls for citizen input and examines potential benefits and concerns for community cultural life and facilities.
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State Faces $8 Million Short in Reimbursement Funds
The state is eight million dollars short in reimbursements for counties cities school districts and other local taxing districts. Officials warn a near certain rise in reimbursements for the 62.5 percent exemption on most personal property will help local subdivisions. The 1977 law aimed to cap rebates at 58.6 million but a deficiency will push past that before the 1978 1979 fiscal year. Gov Exon and Tax Commissioner Peters discuss possible budget adjustments and potential real property shifts from personal property through statewide revaluations.
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Poll on hell risk in Des Moines Iowa voters
A Des Moines Register and Tribune poll finds 31 percent of Iowans know someone going to hell while 5 percent expect to end up there themselves. Men see themselves more devilish than women, and under 35 independents labor union members and those who disapprove of Gov. Ray are likelier to foresee hell. Farmers and Republicans show different patterns.
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