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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
3
Washington AP reports the Senate shows interest in cheaper electricity for senior citizens though opposed to Carter’s broader rate overhaul. A Wednesday addition would require utilities to offer reduced rates for those over 62, potentially cutting bills by about 40 percent.
A short circuit at a substation blacked out about 30 blocks in downtown Boston for roughly 32 hours affecting 30 000 customers. Police reported no looting or major disturbances during the outage which began just before 10 p m Wednesday and ended early Thursday.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 13 to 4 to kill the industrial users tax as part of a Democratic plan to strip the energy tax bill bare and push a conference committee to craft a new plan. Chairman Russell Long said no tax increase would pass the panel, urging passage to reach talks with the House.
Oral Roberts University enforces a weight standard as part of its "whole person" program, with students weighed at admission and placed on a Pounds Off program if body fat exceeds 35 percent for females or 25 percent for males. The ACLU has filed a 75 page complaint seeking federal review, arguing policy discriminates against those with minor health issues.
Senator Robert Dole accused the administration of intimidating him after releasing a secret State Department cable questioning U S intervention rights in a canal emergency. He urged full access to treaty documents as the Foreign Relations Committee paused canal hearings to seek clarification on intervention issues.
Vice President Mondale told CBS Morning News Carter did not know he would rule to end a Senate filibuster on natural gas deregulation. He defended the president and urged reform to prevent dilatory motions after votes to cut off debate.
Geneva news reports a U.N. conference agreeing on major elements of a pact to stabilize sugar between 11 and 21 cents a pound. The accord outlines export limits, financing for excess stocks, and a levy on trade shipments. Thomas J. O'Donnell of the U.S. delegation said the plan could achieve price stability.
Five Vanity Fair outlets are shown across Nebraska: Lincoln at Gateway Shopping Center with phone 467 2700, Omaha at Plaza North and Rockbrook Village, Council Bluffs, Midlands Mal, and Fremont at Fremont Mall.
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