Rail administrator says Amtrak need not cut back nationwide
Washington AP The new federal railroad administrator disagrees with Amtrak and says the national system will not be limited to the Northeast corridor if Reagan budget cuts pass. Amtrak sought about 1 billion for 1982. the administration proposes 613 million and calls for immediate fare hikes to 50 percent of costs.
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Boyd
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Gas prices rise after decontrol hit stations nationwide
Local station owners report price bumps following OPEC and U S price moves in November 1980. Beckner at Beckner's Exxon cites a nickel rise since decontrol with regular at 1.389 and unleaded at 1.429. Wright's 21st Street notes seven cent increases. regular 1.40 and unleaded 1.44. Another station lists self serve at 1.229 for regular and 1.259 for unleaded.
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Gas prices rise at Colonial stores in Odessa area
Taylor says Reagan deregulation raised retail gas prices by four to five cents. Colonial Food Store manager Gary Parker reports regular at 1.23 a gallon and unleaded at 1.27, up from 1.12 and 1.16, with 12 Odessa locations. Parker notes last week prices fell two cents at about half of 7-Eleven’s 18 locations, which run 24 hours daily. Bell says foreign crude keeps supplies adequate for years. U.S. refinery capacity runs about 80 percent while imports allow higher output of gasoline.
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A Letter Says Zie Seeks Political Gain Not Passengers Fate
A letter claims Zie cares only for political advantage and not the passengers fate. It states no extension of the deadline and warns that if demands are not met within six hours, authorities will act.
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Zie
Coffee linked to pancreatic cancer in Harvard study
Harvard researchers report that drinking up to two cups of coffee daily doubles the risk of pancreatic cancer versus non drinkers and three or more cups triples the risk, while tea shows no link. The study, based on 369 patients and hospital interviews, notes association but not proof of causation and urges further research.
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New England Journal of Medicine
David Kuhnert
MacMahon
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Administration seeks authority to aid Angola
AP reports State Department officials discuss repeal of the Clark amendment as a real possibility. Rep. Stephen Solarz warns such moves undermine Namibia talks, entrench Cuba in Angola, threaten U.S. interests, and strain relations with African states. House sources say repeal could quickly lead to covert aid to UNITA.
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Lady Bird Johnson Describes Premiere Of Life Film
Lady Bird Johnson says she was scared to death as makers prepared a documentary about her life. The 30 minute film, called The First Lady A Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, premiered at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington with 250 guests, including Thurgood Marshall and Dean Rusk, and will air at the LBJ Library in Austin and be shown in schools and public organizations.
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Rain ending tonight with warmer Friday forecast
The National Weather Service at Midland reports rain ending tonight with a 20 percent chance of light precipitation in the Permian Basin, low 40s temps, and a Friday outlook for partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 60s. Winds SW 5 to 10 mph.
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Brownsville
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