Texaco accused in House hearing of hoarding gas reserves
House investigators claim Texaco holds over 500 billion cubic feet of nonproducing gas in Gulf of Mexico fields Tiger Shoal and Lighthouse Point, delaying production to maximize profits. Texaco denies the charges, arguing output remains at maximum capability and contracts ensure long term supply.
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West drought hampers hope for wet winter across U S coasts
A weak storm near the West Coast failed to end the drought as forecasters warned normal rain patterns may not return. Northern California expected 70 percent odds of rain, but a high pressure system is likely to dominate. Rain and snow totals varied from Marin County to Sierra Nevada, with farmers facing billions in losses and calls for action from state leaders amid cloud seeding controversy.
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Dust Bowl reenacted on Colorado plains gusts up to 60 mph
TRINIDAD Colo AP winds whip dust across drought struck plains blowing topsoil away. Alan Anders of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service warns this could mirror the Dust Bowl with widespread damage after another day of shifting sands. Anthony Cappeducci contemplates plowing under his 436 acre farm to save winter wheat as dust swirls past his lifelong home.
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Drought Threatens Wheat Crop In Las Animas County
In Las Animas County Colorado officials warn up to 40 percent of winter wheat may be destroyed by drought as winds and lack of moisture worsen conditions. Farmers fear plowing under crops to save topsoil if rain does not come within days, with grain fields down to three inches and one farmer facing debt amid poor prospects.
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President Carter Talk Show Opens Call-In Tonight
The Carter administration plans a two hour live “Ask President Carter” broadcast from the Oval Office on a Saturday afternoon. Only 20 callers will be connected at once, with a seven second delay to block abuse, as CBS News moderator Cronkite oversees the proceedings.
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Weather outlook with rain likely tonight and Thursday
Rain and possibly thundershowers likely tonight and early Thursday with a mid 40s low tonight and near 60 high Thursday. Rain chances 80 percent tonight and Thursday. Yesterday’s high 61 and overnight low 38. Extended outlook shows rain Friday and Saturday, fair skies Sunday with 50s Friday and Saturday, 40s Sunday, and lows in upper 20s to lower 30s.
Hair style jealousy sparks acid attack at Linwood school
Stacey Tinberg, a 14 year old cheerleader, was sprayed with nitric acid on her back and shoulders as she opened her locker on Valentine’s Day. Principal Bill Chambers plans expulsion for the attacker with six others suspended for counseling or awareness. legal options being considered by County Attorney Patrick Reardon.
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