Energy vision grows as Carter praises tech fixes for fuels
The article recounts President Carter advocating offshore drilling safety, urging faster energy production and less litigation. It outlines GE and Babcock & Wilcox gasifier research, sodium–sulfur batteries, solar housing projects, and Tower Power as future energy pathways with cost concerns.
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OSHA overhaul spares small firms after seven year fix
The Labor Department pledges reforms to OSHA reducing forms for small firms and streamlining reporting. Large employers must file one modest form, inspectors gain time for inspections, and the aim is to refocus on protecting workers while cutting bureaucratic burden.
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Humphrey quotes faith and cancer odds in daily life
The quote frames a battle with cancer as a race in which perseverance matters. It urges gratitude for life and buoyant effort, invoking a senator's resolve and a biblical verse as guidance for enduring hardship.
Seashore memories and waves across two coasts
Jeffrey Hart recalls days by waters from Jersey Shore to Water Mill. He reflects on childhood beach scenes, waves, sunburns, and personal memories linked to seacoast life and distant wars.
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Carter needs a black White House aide to calm concerns
In commentary on President Carter's relations with Black leaders, Vernon Jordan criticizes his performance yet Carter defends himself with humor. The piece suggests appointing a high‑level Black White House aide, likening to William Coleman, to symbolize competence and reassure Black and White constituencies.
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Magician Tales Stir Barroom Debate
In a bar a man spins a story about a magician. opinions split on whether the tale is true. Patrons debate credibility as the tale circulates among regulars and strangers.
Belief and Skepticism In a Barroom Debate
A barroom exchange features a speaker listing beliefs he rejects from astrology to Atlantis and UFOs. He admits one belief he holds, that the Cubs have a chance to win the pennant, provoking disbelief from others. The dialogue highlights skepticism and joking banter among patrons.
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