Fuel Cutbacks Idle Millions Of Workers
Fuel cutbacks kept millions at home in the East and Midwest while easing gas pressures. The Federal Power Commission noted plans to close schools and businesses in 11 states, with four major gas pipelines reporting gains in supplies. More than 1.6 million workers were out, and thousands of schools closed. In Buffalo eight people died in a blizzard as heavy snow hit Texas to Georgia. Congress eyed an emergency gas bill to allow transferring gas between pipelines. Carter toured a Pittsburgh turbine plant amid shortages. Pennsylvania, New York, and other states faced service cuts and mass school closures as cold persisted.
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Congress Modifies Emergency Plan Amid Cold Weather Strain
Washington lawmakers move quickly on President Carter's emergency natural gas bill to allow transfers between interstate and intrastate pipelines and loosen price controls through July 31. Senate and House debates anticipate amendments and a possible Tuesday floor vote as arctic temperatures drive factory closures and unemployment across the region.
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Carter Sends Rebate and Jobs Bill To Congress
President Carter sent to Congress a 31.2 billion two year program combining a 50 rebate for most Americans with tax cuts and public works. The plan aims to cut unemployment and curb inflation, pledging faster growth and targeted aid for low income, veterans, and seniors. It projects about one million fewer unemployed by year end 1977 and lists rebates, Social Security payments, expanded deductions, and new public works funding as core elements.
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Winter grips. spring outlook distant amid heavy snow
Weather forecasts show no break in winter’s grip with upper air patterns persisting. Temperatures stay in the teens with chances of snow showers midweek and colder days ahead. Major roads suffered from plowing, schools largely open, except Wellsville-Middletown. Mr and Mrs John Albus faced a frigid weekend fire after their road remained closed by drifts.
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ERA Senate Sponsor Predicts Ratification in Missouri
Freshman Sen. Harriett Woods sponsors the Equal Rights Amendment in Missouri amid debate. She expects ratification, while Sen. Mary Gant predicts defeat. A four hour Senate committee hearing Wednesday will examine the measure alongside a busy week of committee activity and other bills including a pay rise for legislators and broad truck weight limits. The article also notes notable family connections and local employment context.
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Snowblower Rescues Snowbound Farmers
Snowbound farmers in the wien region were rescued after days sealed by deep snowdrifts. Joe Schafer family NW of Martinsburg and neighbors were cut off from church and stores. Robert Lay and his snowblower cleared a passage yesterday afternoon after Eddie Lay widened routes. The Lay family aided neighbors while awaiting delivery of a blower, finally making access possible and helping others on the road.
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Joe Schafer
Martinsburg
Ledger Reader Quiz In Rates Favorite Comic Strip
The Ledger asks readers to rate its nine comic strips starting on page 8. Clip the ballot and mail or drop it at The Ledger office. Include new strip suggestions. Return ballots by February 20 with results to be published before February ends.
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