31 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1977
Page
1
The Civil Aeronautics Board may revise charter flight regulations to protect consumers as more travelers use bargain charters. Officials argue new rules are needed to ensure passengers receive what they sign up for.
The Federal Power Commission reports planned business and school closures across at least 11 states to conserve fuel, while four major gas pipelines show small supply gains. Over 1.5 million workers lose jobs, with Ohio hit hardest as thousands of schools shut. Buffalo suffers at least eight blizzard deaths amid widespread storm-related looting charges. Snow extends from Texas to Georgia with heavy accumulations in some spots.
Wisconsin endures a deep cold spell that shuts off gas supply to 155 major industrial users. Officials warn the winter is 26 percent below normal and the fuel shortage could force more layoffs while residential heating remains prioritized. Governor Lucey to speak on energy concerns. Legion posts urged to curb activities to save fuel.
President Carter forwards a two year program totaling 31.2 billion dollars featuring a 50 dollar tax rebate for most Americans and 11.4 billion in rebates this year plus 10.6 billion in savings over two years. The plan also allocates 4 billion for public works and 415000 public service jobs plus youth and Vietnam veteran training. Congress debates an emergency natural gas bill allowing transfers between pipelines to reach critical areas as cold weather persists.
Firefighters extinguished a fire in a Withee garage after a snow blower exploded under a suspended lamp. Three people from Monroe Laundry were hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure from a clogged chimney. A nearby court case involved Olson guilty of two counts of homicide by intoxicated driving. A separate Green County suit concerns a motorcycle and a John Deere tractor collision.
Paris reports Francoise Claustre and her husband in good health after rebels freed them in Chad. Claustre, captured April 21, 1974 at the Barda oasis with Marc Combe and Dr. Staewen, had been held nearly three years in the Sahara.
Representative Les Aspin proposes creating a permanent House intelligence committee to mirror the Senate panel. He notes past leaks and cites the Senate’s ability to protect secrets as reassurance against risks to national security.
Freddie Prinze died after a self inflicted gunshot wound with his death confirmed by the coroner. A small service was held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills with pallbearers including Paul Williams and Marvin Snyder.
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