Grim energy outlook under Carter signals higher costs ahead
Federal Energy Administration warns of tight supplies and rising prices for years. Residential fuel costs may nearly double by 1985 due to inflation and higher real energy costs. World oil demand could strain capacity in the mid to late 1980s amid a possible price surge.
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Winter Cold Strains Plants and Ports Across East
Subzero conditions strain generating plants gas pipelines and water traffic across the eastern two thirds. Hundreds of thousands stay home as schools and factories close. Chesapeake Bay fisheries suffer losses and Gulf crops may face embargo. Smith Island iced deliveries required.
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Cold snap to linger with more snow possible
Forecasts show a low of 10 and a high of 25 for tomorrow with a 30 percent chance of snow tonight and tomorrow. Middletown posted an official high of 17 yesterday and a 10 degree low this morning, with about an inch of fresh snow by 8 AM.
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Carter Inaugural Eve Show Delights Most, Offends Mother
President elect Jimmy Carter enjoyed a star studded Kennedy Center program celebrating his ascent with the Mondale and Carter families in attendance. The three hour CBS taped event featured jazz soul opera rock gospel and country, with James Dickey reading The Strength of Fields. Carter’s mother found one poem unappealing saying it did not rhyme. Bernstein conducted the National Symphony as Rosalynn Carter leaned forward to catch every note.
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Carter's swearing in vows unity and compassionate governance
President Carter in navy suit and Mrs. Carter in crepe dress pledged a government both competent and compassionate. He thanked Ford and urged a new spirit of unity and trust, promising to fight poverty ignorance and injustice while preserving the Constitution.
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America
Ohio economy bites as cold grips state
Ohio faces more snow amid energy shortages that have shut many businesses and schools. The Ohio Manufacturers Association energy committee calls for an immediate probe by the public utilities commission and state energy department as manufacturers cut electricity use and layoffs rise. Cincinnati and Dayton schools closed this week. Cleveland plans continued closure while Columbus and Ohio State University reopen with low thermostats. Kent State main campus to reopen with indoor temps around fifty to fifty five degrees.
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Sinking of Akola: 7 dead 13 missing in Gulf of Mexico
The Panamanian cargo ship Akola sank in 12 foot seas about 200 miles northwest of Key West with 13 missing and seven dead. Captain Alejandro Felix and two crew survived, rescued by other ships. Felix treated and released from a St. Petersburg hospital.
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Ford’s Farewell as Carter Prepares to Take Over
President Ford, handing over power to Jimmy Carter, reflects on a 22 year career from Congress to the White House. He hosts a Cabinet breakfast, tours the Capitol, and finalizes decisions before departing Andrews AFB for Monterey. He phoned Brezhnev Giscard D Estaing and Rabin among others.
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