Carter energy plan sparks nation wide split in views
Reactions to President Carter's energy plan vary widely across regions and groups. Supporters urge action and sacrifice while critics warn of inflation and unfair burdens, with lawmakers industry leaders and citizens weighing future energy policy and production.
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Texas
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America
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Nebraska
Carter energy plan details raise taxes and uncertain rebates
President Carter's energy proposal emphasizes higher taxes to curb usage but provides few specifics on how refunds or rebates will reach average families. He proposes windfall-like taxes on crude oil and gasoline, a heavy car levy, and broad taxes on energy users, with unclear mechanisms for offsetting higher prices or distributing refunds.
Israel marks 29th Independence Day with homegrown Kfir flyover
Israel celebrated Independence Day as it entered its 30th year with a solo air display by domestically built Kfir fighters. The show underscored a position of military strength amid domestic financial scandals and Rabin's downfall. Rabin urged peace through strength while vowing defense until security and negotiations prevail.
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Jordan
Zaire Rebels Claim Cuban Training For Invasion
Two rebel prisoners report Cuban troops trained and accompanied them on the Zaire south invasion from Angola. They were forced to stand at a mass rally as Mobutu denounced Cuba and the Soviet Union. Government says Moroccan and Zairean troops aided by four pygmies repelled the invaders.
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Energy plan offers savings but risks higher overall costs
Under President Carter's energy proposal, individuals may save on fuel efficient cars and weatherizing a home with tax breaks and off peak electricity rates. However higher gasoline and oil taxes could lift gas by about 57 cents per gallon over 10 years and natural gas and heating oil costs are likely to rise, with insulation and weather stripping in higher demand.
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Tax on gas guzzlers and rebates on economy cars debated
Under President Carter energy proposals, a schedule of extra auto taxes and rebates is outlined by mpg groups. The table shows 12.5 mpg with rising taxes from 1978 to 1985 and various rebates for higher efficiency ranges, illustrating how car purchases would be financially affected across years and mileage bands.
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PG&E reports 78 cents per share first quarter 1977
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. declares 78 cents per common share for Q1 1977, up from 47 cents in 1976. Twelve months ending March 31 yield $3.20 per share vs $2.52 a year earlier. Spokesman notes 1976 Q1 was abnormally low due to unrecovered fuel costs from higher rates.
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Daylight saving time begins across most of the nation
The nation sets clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time starting Sunday with 2 a.m. on April 24, though guidance suggests moving clocks before bed Saturday night. Indiana aligns with DST, while several regions and U.S. territories maintain standard time year round.
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