Editorial warns against costly shipper driven oil bill
A powerful maritime lobby backs a House bill requiring up to 30 percent of imported oil to be carried by American flag private tankers by 1930. The piece argues it would cost taxpayers billions, force expensive U.S. tanker construction, and raise gasoline and heating oil prices, noting global tanker surpluses and flags of convenience.
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Carter
House of Representatives
U.S
America
Maritime Lobby
Liberia
Congress
Ford
Gerald Rafshoon
B. J. Cutler
Senate
Government perks worth $1 million a year to reporters
Wisconsin Democrat David Obey argues the Congressional press corps enjoys over a million dollars annually in federal benefits. He cites space, staff, 180 free phones, desks and supplies, free parking on Capitol grounds, and other perks as evidence of a “drumbeat” for financial disclosure while reporters resist it.
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Les
Congressional
Capital Grounds
Don Womack
Ben West
Congress
Capitol Hill
Obey
Mr. Obey
Washington Post
New York Times
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Hazardous West Howard St railroad crossing sparks damage
Barbara Hendershott of Pontiac writes to The Leader about dangerous spikes at the West Howard Street crossing. She notes muffler damage and transmission issues from the rough tracks and asks who is responsible for the ongoing hazard and repairs.
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West Howard St
Barbara Hendershott
W. Howard St
Pontiac
Illinois General Assembly action highlights big budgets and bills
In Springfield, the House approved over 485 million for nine state universities including Tlinagis and received three school appropriations sent to the governor while six were sent back for review. A Senate panel backed a Laetrile liability bill and a wage rollback measure moved through the House amid debate on workers’ compensation costs.
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House
University of Tlinagis
James R. Thompson
Senate
Illinois House
Hugh R. Brown
Evanston
State Board of Education
Brown
New Trier High School
State Department of Public Aid
Illinois
Color photos on new state driver licenses and IDs
The state will issue color photo driver licenses valid three years and identification cards with photos for non drivers valid five years starting July 1. Identification cards cost 4 for most, free for ages 65 and up. About 3.2 million licenses are expected in the first year, with 6.5 million motorists to be issued in 3.5 years. The program is funded by a 1974 6 million appropriation with annual ongoing costs near 2 million.
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Springfield
Pontiac
Holzhauer
Inter- States
Kentucky
Ernest Bivens
Bivens
AMA backs private national health insurance plan
The AMA House of Delegates voted by acclamation to continue support for a privately financed national health insurance plan. The plan would require employers to offer coverage and pay at least 65 percent of costs, with government subsidies for unemployed and poor individuals. Some delegates had opposed the stance, but key leaders maintained backing to avoid federal control of medicine.
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San Francisco
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
AMA
Joseph Boyle
Board of Trustees
F. Michael Smith Jr
Louisiana
Smith
Pragmatism and Human Rights in Cold War Policy
William Safire argues pragmatic silence harms dissidents and undermines liberty. He contrasts quiet diplomacy with firm stance, urging the U S to pressure the Soviet Union and uphold Helsinki promises, warning that weakness invites totalitarian expansion. The piece critiques relying on quiet diplomacy and emphasizes public advocacy to support freedom.
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William Safire
N.Y
Carter
Soviet Union
U.S
Brezhnev
Krushchev
Kennedy
Vienna
William James
Carter grain reserve plan aims to curb farmer opposition
Carter administration unveils a new grain reserve proposal designed to reduce protests by addressing key criticisms of earlier plans. The plan emphasizes cooperation over confrontation, hoping to ease tensions in the agricultural community and alter past stock policies.
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Carter
Reshape U S grain reserves to curb price swings
The piece argues for a broadened U S grain reserve policy to stabilize prices and support both farmers and consumers. It proposes holding 22 million tons across wheat, corn, and soybeans, widening the purchase release gap to 200 percent of the loan rate, and allowing market signals to guide stock use, boosting exports and dollar strength.
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America
United States
U.S
Americans slow down yet ignore 55 mph limit
A three year review shows Americans reduce speed but still exceed 55 mph. AP reports rising speeding tickets and mixed enforcement. States cite safety and fuel saving, with Georgia, Idaho, Kansas and Illinois noting upticks in average speeds and fines vary by jurisdiction.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
North Dakota
Ralph Wood
State Highway Patrol
Wood
Arthur A. Link
Georgia
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