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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1979

Page

27

Pope orders Jesuits to observe vows faithfully

Pope John Paul II ordered the worlds 27,000 Jesuits to strictly follow their vows amid concerns over lax religious life and secular trends. In a letter dated Oct. 19 Arrupe urged adherence to poverty, chastity and obedience, citing cases of ambiguity and disobedience among Jesuits including cited figures in the United States and Nicaragua.

Vatican City John Paul II Vatican Holy Father Pedro Society of Jesus United States Vatican Radio Arrupe U. S Jesus God Point John McNeill Fernando Cardenal Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza

Standby gasoline rationing plan proposed

The Energy Department proposed a standby gasoline rationing plan that would allocate supplies to states based on past consumption. It could be activated by the president during a national shortage of at least 20 percent lasting 30 days or longer, with public hearings planned and a final version due by February 1 for Congress.

Washington Energy Department Department Douglas G. Robinson Economic Regulatory Administration Robinson Carter Con Congress

Hobby Says Solar Energy's Time Has Come

Lt. Gov Bill Hobby told a statewide Renewable Energy Technologies conference that solar energy time has come as fossil fuels rise in price He noted the Texas Omnibus Solar Energy Bill cleared the Senate but died in committee and predicted a Texas Solar Energy Development Commission may be created He cited tax exemptions taking effect Jan 1 and potential federal tax provisions boosting solar credits.

Austin Texas Bill Hobby Solar Energy Texas Senate House Texas Solar Energy Development Commission Hobby

Saturday Television Lineup Highlights Classic Weekend Shows

Reading across the schedule, viewers can catch Daffy Duck and Mighty Mouse reruns, Bugs Bunny Roadrunner, The Fat Albert Show and Scooby-Doo, plus The Muppet Show and The Love Boat. Highlights include Saturday Night Live Cinema Par, ABC News Brief, and NCAA football times TBA.

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