Carter asks governors to cut oil consumption nationwide
President Carter urges state leaders to voluntarily cut petroleum use by about 4 percent to offset Iranian oil suspensions. Energy officials outline measures including strict speed limits and carpooling while noting state targets will vary with population and factors influencing the formula. The talk coincides with the Tehran embassy seizure and Carter’s warning that foreign oil dependence threatens U.S. freedom and security.
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FBI probes incident aboard U.S. jetliner
FBI investigates a bomb explosion on American Airlines Flight 444 from Chicago to Washington. No injuries reported. A pro Iranian group claimed responsibility in anonymous calls and threatened further bombings if actions against Iranians in Chicago occur. Eighty aboard escaped as plane landed at Dulles. Explosive was in cargo mail container.
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Two area FFA trip hospitalizes students after Marfa meal
Two Pecos and Saragosa students remain in Reeves County Hospital after an FFA trip to Marfa. Food poisoning symptoms followed a catered meal at the meeting. By evening 17 students from Balmorhea, Saragosa, Pecos, and the Balmorhea sponsor were hospitalized. others ill at home and many out of school. AP reported all but one of 24 students released, and the remaining youth not in serious condition. An additional 38 attendees were ill at home. Catered meal tests due next week. Participants also came from Marfa, Alpine, Presidio, Iraan, Van Horn, and Marathon.
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Prime rate hits new high record
Citibank raised its prime lending rate today from 15.2 percent to 15.4 percent, a record high. The bank said its formula would have produced 16 percent but chose a smaller increase. The prime affects corporate lending and signals directions for other rates.
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Texas governor and LULAC head trade insults in public letter exchange
San Antonio Texas AP Gov Bill Clements and LULAC President Ruben Bonilla clash in a public feud. Bonilla calls Clements callous and anti-Hispanic while Clements labels Bonilla a gnat in a dispute over appointments and minority rights. Bonilla defends Hispanic community stance ahead of elections.
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Clements Calls Iranian Crisis More Volatile Than Past Crises
Midland Texas governor Bill Clements warned bankers that the Iran crisis is far more volatile than the Cuban missile showdown or the Mayaguez incident. He urged reliance on top policymakers’ intelligence for decisions and predicted prime lending rates could peak at 19 to 20 percent. He also suggested possible action on usury ceilings and a special legislative session.
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Sunday Enterprise Preview Highlights Key Issues
The Carter Administration faces a heavy defeat on hospital cost control with blame aimed at the medical lobby and a push to take the bill to the Senate. Texas Railroad Commission leaders Poern er Nugent defend power and funding while challengers feature a timber baron’s son and a muckraking journalist. A state district judge denies a defense bid to close a pretrial arson hearing, stressing a balance between press freedom and fair trial rights.
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