Carter denies 25-cent gas tax hike proposal
President Carter says he does not plan to ask Congress for a 20 to 25 cent per gallon gas tax increase to curb fuel use. Energy adviser James Schlesinger and lawmakers indicate no specific proposal has been sent to the President and no tax action has been formally proposed or discussed as a stand-alone plan.
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Amin frees Americans in Uganda amid thaw with United States
Uganda President Idi Amin said all Americans were free to leave Uganda or travel freely, signaling a shift to improve ties with the United States. White House reaction was noncommittal as Amin delayed and then postponed planned meetings with about 240 Americans in Kampala and Entebbe.
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Carter pushes plan to create federal energy department
President Carter asks Congress to form a central energy department as the first step in reorganizing the government. He cites a fragmented system with over 50 agencies and says the new department would unify energy chores, require about 10 billion dollars for 1978, and employ around 20 000 staff, while keeping core policies.
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Two CDC workers die amid Legionnaires illness probe
ATLANTA UPI Two CDC employees died of an illness linked to a building housing Legionnaire's disease tests. Robert Dubingon 43 died at Ft McPherson Army hospital after influenza like symptoms. George Flowers 49 died at Georgia Baptist Hospital after high fever and GI bleeding. Officials doubted a Legionnaire's link and planned autopsy.
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U S looks to charter flights for Uganda evacuation
U S officials and airlines pursue charter options to evacuate Americans from Uganda after President Idi Amin invites citizens to leave. BALAIR Swissair unit says it could arrange a flight if landing and departure rights are secured, with Austrian and Swedish carriers also approached.
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Planners OK Two New Commercial Buildings in Lompoc
Lompoc Planning Commission approved a plan for two commercial buildings on Ocean Avenue and A Street with a one year deadline to finish the rear parcel or landscape it. The project will replace a single family home and aims to speed occupancy and revenues.
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Yemeni DC3 Crash Kills Twenty With One Survivor
A South Yemeni DC3 crashed shortly after takeoff from Aden killing 20 of 21 aboard and injuring one. Officials cite mechanical failure and say the destination was Al Karf airport, 420 miles east, as an investigation is opened.
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Water advisory panel shaken as long-time members ousted
County Supervisor Hedlund appoints five new members to the advisory committee on water and removes three longtime figures including Virgil Phelps Ed Rodgers and George Cotsenmeyer. Rodgers plans to fight removal while new appointees bring claimed knowledge. officials note continuity concerns and possible south county influence. Local meeting tonight at 7 30 in Lompoc Unified School District offices will cover racquetball lease Airport widening and a CATV franchise ordinance.
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Carter invites exiled Soviet dissident to White House
President Jimmy Carter invited exiled Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky to visit the White House. The move follows Bukovsky’s recent release from a Russian prison and comes as Uganda allows Americans to depart after a four day ban amid tensions with Idi Amin.
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