Redford and the coal versus oil energy clash in California
The piece contends Robert Redford backs limited nuclear use and opposes coal plants, urging solar and cautioning against power shortages. It cites Dr. Petr Beckmann arguing replacing nuclear with coal or oil would raise costs and harms, warning Californians may face higher prices and candlelight if policies curb uranium and coal.
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Energy alarm over U S oil dependence before embargo
The piece cites Energy Secretary Robert Seamans warning that the United States imports 40 percent of its oil, with one week exporting more than domestic production. He doubts self sufficiency by 1985 and cites heroic effort for 1995. It critiques price controls, coal disputes, and unutilized synthetic fuel, urging action amid Middle East volatility.
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Robert Seamans
Energy Research and Development Administration
Seamans
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
California
Paul
Revenue sharing gains support from local chambers
The U S Chamber of Commerce backs federal revenue sharing with local governments and seeks extension of the 1972 act. A survey of 185 responding chambers shows broad approval, few complaints, and a scandal-free rollout distributing 25 billion dollars to 39,000 localities. The program cost 0.125 percent, leaving 99.99 cents of every dollar with recipients.
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May 24 1776 committee report on New York Province threats
A fragment notes a committee report about the New York Province and a perceived threat to the colony. The text cites a biblical verse Colossians 3:17 and mentions a motto about doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Lord Jesus
Barry Goldwater in Arizona: a conservative stance questioned
In Tempe Arizona readers ponder what has happened to Barry Goldwater as conservatives reflect on the 1964 election and Goldwater’s evolving relation to Ronald Reagan, noting that while his quirks are tolerated in Arizona a perceived betrayal would not be forgiven.
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Ariz
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Grand Canyon
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Goldwater
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Reagan
Bush
Imperial presidency shifts in novels and public gaze
Washington views shift away from idealized leaders as readers seek humanized presidents. Patrick Anderson notes publishers favor flawed figures over heroic depictions, citing The Final Days and recent biographies. California Governor Jerry Brown echoes a pragmatic, accessible image, appealing to voters and taxpayers.
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Patrick Anderson
Anderson
Big fight over oil leases on the outer continental shelf
Senator Braden argues the United States losses billions by letting oil giants pay upfront bonuses and one sixth royalties. He notes gulf tracts like Pennzoil Mobil’s $28.25 million bonus and rising annual profits, urging a 50 percent or higher royalty share and a shift from front-end cash to fairer revenue. He cites Senate action in 1975 and House resistance led by Rep. Miller to reform the system. He warns the taxpayer is being gypped while big companies preserve a monopoly.
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United States
U.S
House of Representatives
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Interior
Gulf of Mexico
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Pennzoil
Mobil
Tomes
Interior Department
George Miller
California
Miller
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