Gasoline rationing dispute mirrors energy debate
Washington lawmakers face long lines as gasoline supplies shrink amid Congress rejection of Carter standby rationing authority. The clash over a national blueprint exposes parochial loyalties, while drivers endure shortages and stations run dry within 36 hours.
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Stock exchange head brings calm to market
William Mil Batten, aged 69, became NYSE chairman in 1976 and favors a low key, result oriented style to build dialogue among exchanges, the SEC, and members. He sees progress toward a central marketplace under 1975 legislation as steady though some pace and timing disagreements remain.
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Today in History May 29 1979 Highlights
On this date in 1970 Rhode Island ratified the U S Constitution. Also noted: 1453 Constantinople fell to the Turks, ending the Middle Ages. 1848 Wisconsin joined the Union as the 30th state. 1917 John Kennedy born in Brookline. 1943 Attu battle short in Aleutians. 1947 India bans untouchable shunning. 1953 Hillary and Norkay reach Everest summit. 1969 Israel Syria Golan Heights accord. 1974 Nixon creates environmental council. 1979 UN remarks by Huang Hua about Soviet threat.
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Panama Canal Debates Revive in House Over Treaties
The Panama Canal issue, long a political flashpoint, returns as the House weighs implementing legislation for two treaties. Key questions center on a new Panama Canal Commission, tolls, and Panamanian roles, with officials warning of potential disruption to the treaty framework and regional tensions if the House rewrites provisions. The executive and Senate hold treaty powers, while the House shapes funding and operational details.
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Morland FBI probe escalates press freedom clash
Washington column sums up the federal push to prosecute Howard Morland over The H-Bomb Secret, comparing it to the Pentagon Papers era. It notes the potential 10 year sentence, the chilling effect on sources, and contrasts Morland’s use of unclassified material with Ellsberg’s leak. It also touches Ford’s Mayaguez letters, Operation Condor funding, and new limits on campaign gifts prompting talk of a rock concert limit proposal.
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