Coal strike slows economy in first quarter of 1978
Washington economists say the coal strike and severe winter dragged the economy, with first quarter GNP showing little growth. They expect a rebound in Q2 as the strike ends and weather improves, with 1978 growth projected around 4.7 percent. Trade deficit rose to 4.5 billion in February, hurting the dollar and inflation prospects.
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Carter
U.S
United States
OU Symposium Will Feature Versatile Guests
Ottawa University hosts an art symposium titled Of What Use Is Art at the Administration Building Auditorium on Sunday April 16 at 1 30 p m with special guest Victor Papanek a designer anthropologist and educator who directs design at the Kansas City Art Institute He will speak on Do People Count The Social Need For Design and later on Can You Be More Creative alongside Judi G Kellas and Susan Lindsay both renowned in visual arts and education A reception and registration details follow with a 2 registration fee and a 6 p m buffet
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Ottawa University
Victor Papanek
Kansas City Art Institute
Judi G. Kellas
Lawrence
Susan Lindsay
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park
Papanek
World Health Organization
United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Volvo
Sweden
Kellas
Lindsay
Belmont College
Tenn
Stanford University
Box
Utilities Send Americans Reeling From Coal Strike
Washington AP says millions face higher electric bills after a 16 week coal strike. utilities in 12 states bought 60 percent of power elsewhere at 4 to 5 times coal costs, raising bills by 15 to 20 percent over four to six months. cases include Poolesville Maryland with January February bills up to 818 dollars and 794.61 for Nancy Fost.
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Donald Whipp
Department of Energy
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Indiana
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Pennsylvania
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Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Tennesse
David Vincent
The
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Inside Highlights Local Box Supper and State Indoor Toast
Local news notes and briefs appear across pages with a Focus on a nontraditional box supper event and the state indoor athletics toast. Mentions of Kansas State University intrigue readers while a legislative roundup spans page six, showing ongoing area affairs and community updates.
Winter Raps Schneider Reply On State Car Incident
In Topeka Kansas AP report Senator Wint Winter criticizes Assistant Attorney General John Martin and defends Curt Schneider over use of a state car on a personal trip with an unidentified woman. The Senate panel may strip cars from the attorney general's office and order an outside audit. Also, Wellsville disbands its police force with Franklin County Sheriff taking over, and Kansas forecast shows cloudy skies with showers and cooler temps across the state.
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Pittsburg
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Lawrence
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Wellsville Council
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