Utilities Under Scrutiny Warns of Rising Power Costs
An Aspen Institute study says investor owned electric utilities face serious trouble as state public utility commissions keep rates low to attract capital. The result could be higher long term costs, shifting burdens to future generations and hampered industrial growth. A Kansas executive notes no plans to expand utilities amid a political climate that favors voter driven power rates over growth. Residential users consume less than a third of power, yet drive policy due to voting impact.
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Mind-Boggling Spending and Debt Ceiling Debate
The Treasury seeks a $1.275 trillion debt limit through September 1983 amid election year caution. The Library of Congress notes $2 trillion spent on foreign aid since 1946, with critics questioning payoff abroad and urging reconsideration of tax dollar usage at home.
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TV Tonight Schedule Highlights and Movie Picks
TV guide style rundown with programs across channels including Morro Castle documentary flashback, Dick Cavett, ESPN SportsCenter, Magnum P I, James Garner films, and Nightline coverage. Notable titles include The Haunting of Julia, The Americanization of Emily, Reckless Moment, Tillie and Gus, and McMillan and Wife.
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Heo
Morro Castle
USA
Carol Burnett and Friends
Dick Cavett
Rex Harrison
Laverne & Shirley & Co
MacNeil-Lehrer
Espn Sports Center
Sanford and Son
Hogan's Heroes
Mork
Mindy
HBO
Julia
Mia Farrow
Keir Dullea
Tom Conti
Bruno
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Julia Child & More Company
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Paper Chase
America
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Nightline
James Garner
Julie Andrews
Melvyn Douglas
Johnny
Peter Strauss
Ball
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Inene
Don Bennett
Geraldine Brooks
James Mason
Barney Miller
Quincy Quincy
David Letterman
David
Grace Anes
Jack
Reynolds
Rockford Files
Tillie
Gus
W.C
MX missile plans show shifting aims and political friction
In a memo from Morris News Service, Jon McCormally critiques U S MX missile deployment debates. He contrasts Carter’s racetrack underground shelters with Reagan’s dense-pack approach, noting Nevada opposition and strategic doubts about deterrence and cost. He argues money drives the program more than security, urging funding cuts.
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Carter
Reagan
Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Commie
Reorganization Attracts U S Firms Amid Economic Pressures
AP reports US companies face recession, inflation, high rates and foreign competition driving widespread reorganizations. 25 of the top 100 firms reorganizing as products are redesigned or dropped, divisions sold, and executives consolidated. GM cuts 27,000 salaried jobs in three years while absorbing huge expenses from new products.
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John Connife
NEW York AP
Peter Drucker
Eugene E. Jennings
Wall
Roger Smith
U.S
Tiny Persantine pills irk elderly readers in letters
Readers rail at Persantine tablet size citing difficulty for the elderly and those with Parkinsons disease to manage and locate the minuscule pills. A pharmacist brother pushes for larger forms while Dr Donahue notes the drug is a heart vessel dilator and suggests safety concerns. The page includes letters, tax info, and a prayer.
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