Oil firms offered immunity to share energy data
The State Department and Federal Energy Administration propose limited antitrust exemptions under the Defense Production Act to allow oil companies to share information and technology and to participate in international energy-sharing and development programs. The plan aims to guard national security amid possible Middle East embargoes and overseas product sharing if production dips.
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State Department
Federal Energy Administration
Middle East
School bill becomes law without Rhodes signature
A Democrat sponsored 91.3 million supplemental school appropriation becomes law today without Gov. Rhodes signature. He objected but said veto would hardship schools and will push most new funds to teachers and employees. Democratic leaders planned to earmark surplus funds for pay raises.
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Columbus, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Senate
Oliver Ocasek
Akron
House
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
New Boston
Rhodes
Blind farmer Ron Schmidt proves able on his Michigan farm
Ron Schmidt, a 28 year old blind farmer from near Springport, Michigan, runs 80 acres with 26 calves and 200 chickens funded by a $13,000 grant. He performs all chores unaided, relies on echoes to navigate, and plans to sell calves to dairy herds this summer despite skepticism from locals and extension officials.
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Hermansville
Mich
Ron Schmidt
Ron
Bonnie Schmidt
Schmidt
Springport
University of Michigan
Michigan Service For the Blind
Nathan
Menominee County
Breyer
Trucker Robert Paxton Killed In I-74 Crash
County trucker Robert Paxton aged 44 from College Corner Ohio died when his semi ran off Interstate 74 east of Galesburg plunged down an embankment and into a drainage ditch authorities said.
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Galesburg, Ill
Robert Paxton
College Corner
Ohio
Interstate 74
Galesburg
Kissinger Seeks Peace Steps as Paris Talks Start
Secretary of State Kissinger and French President Giscard d Estaing met in Paris over breakfast to discuss Middle East peace prospects and preparations for a conference between oil producers and consumers. Kissinger noted progress toward a preparatory U S meeting, while Iran signaled oil support pending Israel Egypt oil trades.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Kissinger
Washington
Middle East
United States
France
International Energy Agency
Europe
Zurich
Switzerland
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Iran
Shah
Giscard
Israel
Abu Rudeis
Egypt
Weather and oil politics mix in Middle East updates
Skies clear in Middletown with overnight lows in the upper 20s and sunny, mild days ahead through Friday while weekend rain chances grow. Reports note Iran pumps about 90 000 barrels a day meeting most domestic needs and potential oil embargo concerns tied to US Israel talks.
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Middletown
Abu Rudeis
Iran
Shah
Kissinger
U.S
United States
Israel
Busing and Salaries Funded Through State Money
Schueller said all school bus routes will run through June using part of a $475,000 state funding. The board’s previous motion implied continued service if money arrived, avoiding a new vote. Remaining bus operations will cost about $60,000 from now until June.
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Schueller
Robert Johnson
Jerry Bryant
Bryant
Middletown
Middletown Teachers Association
MTA
Tom Fagan
Ransomed Cindy Returns Home After Mountain Hold
A kidnapped elephant named Cindy was returned to Fossett's Circus after three days held in a Dublin mountains hideout. Circus owner Teddy Fossett paid an undisclosed ransom and cited the dangers of capture. Police and handlers confirmed Cindy’s safe arrival on the Dublin campus.
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Lucan
Ireland
Cindy
Fossett
Teddy Fossett
Dublin
University College
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