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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1980
Page
6
State Governor John Carlin faces possible political pushback as he braces for reelection in 1982, with earlier campaign promises under scrutiny. He and former aide Dan Watkins team up to monitor the impact of a proposed railroad merger on Kansas.
Ottawa gains EPA permit to add two 6 000 kw generators raising peak capacity to 33 000 kw ahead of summer. DOE denies second request for 156 000 for an alcohol fuel feasibility study, citing scarce funds and a competitive grant process. Officials note potential fine for months of work prior to EPA approval while DOE officials offer limited explanation and an avenue to appeal. Local officials remain hopeful about future DOE funding and continued project discussions.
American oil magnate Armand Hammer bought a 36 page Leonardo da Vinci manuscript for 5.1 million dollars in London, a record auction price. Government officials expect a fight for export licenze to keep the treasure in Britain, prompting a potential bid to match the bid.
Soviet divisions near Poland's eastern border have welded 15-nation NATO tighter than in years. Fears of Soviet intervention spur unprecedented Western cooperation, with economic and political options discussed while avoiding direct military action.
President Carter signed a 13 million dollar three year program to promote methane fuels for vehicles. The plan authorizes grants and loans covering up to half the cost of 50 demonstration projects powering farm equipment and fleet vehicles, with Congress needing to appropriate funds. Rep. Dan Glickman sponsored the bill, which could save a million barrels of oil daily if methane proves feasible.
Washington AG Civiletti issued rules narrowing when the Justice Department can sue current or former government workers for publishing official secrets. The guidelines bar suits unless disclosures pose a serious and imminent threat to national security, affecting CIA FBI DIA and NSA as well as others with secrecy covenants. The measure contrasts with the Supreme Court’s Snepp ruling and notes the court’s allowance of suits for those lacking secrecy agreements but with access to confidential sources.
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