Carter energy plan faces Republican opposition and praise
The energy package draws mixed reactions in Congress. Democrats praise the conservation focus and hard stance on pricing while Republicans warn of inflation and slower growth. Texas lawmakers defend or critique the natural gas proposals as Carter urges approval of taxes and price hikes to curb fuel use.
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Carter outlines sweeping energy plan to curb consumption
President Carter presented a broad energy program to Congress including a standby gasoline tax rising to 50 cents if targets are missed, taxes on crude oil and natural gas, credits for insulation and solar installations, mandatory efficiency standards for appliances and buildings, and conversion to coal for industry. The plan aims to fund rebates to low income families and expand highway and energy research, with a call for voluntary but not enough compliance. Senator Charles Percy urged bipartisan support for sensible parts of the proposal.
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Carter gas tax plan would tax low MPG cars and rebate savers
The proposed energy plan would raise gasoline costs modestly through a graduated tax on new cars with rebates for efficient models. A 5 to 50 cent per gallon tax would phase in from 1979 to 1985, with rebates and breakeven MPG targets shifting upward, while aviation and motorboat fuel rebates move to conservation funds. Resistance is expected, notably from Sen. Cranston and Rep. Stark, and rural areas dislike tax increases.
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California
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Judge rules Mayer guilty in conflict of interest case
The court found Mayer guilty based on four tape recordings and testimony about his “camouflaging” payments to architects connected to an Arcadia land deal. Mayer denied bribery, claiming payments were debts or finder’s fees, while counsel argued mere acceptance does not prove bribery.
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Arcadia
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Auto rebates taxes for 1978 proposed by Carter
A Wednesday night proposal from President Carter outlines tax rebates on automobiles for 1978. The table shows ranges of rebate amounts designed to aid buyers amid rising vehicle costs and changes in tax policy.
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GM chairman backs Carter but raps tax plan
GM Chairman Thomas A. Murphy reiterated support for President Carter's energy goals while denouncing a gas guzzler tax as simplistic and shortsighted. He urged free market conservation and warned about federal regulatory impact, noting GM's stake in the national public interest. American Motors welcomed the plan's push for smaller cars. Ford and Chrysler planned comments later.
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Lengthy debate delays vote on death penalty
A long legislative debate delays action on a death penalty bill SB 155. The measure would impose capital punishment for treason and multiple murder categories including murder of a police officer or during rape or robbery, while allowing juries to reduce to life without parole for mitigating factors. Gov Brown favors life without parole and would veto death penalty bills. committees face a close vote and possible floor amendments amid competing rival measures and a potential ballot initiative.
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Unies
Mark Waldman
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Bryan Foy dies at 80 veteran film producer
Bryan Foy a member of vaudeville's Seven Little Foys and a film producer of early talkies died of heart failure at UCLA Medical Center. He helped make the first alltalkie movie and the 3-D thriller House of Wax after a long career beginning in stage and vaudeville with his family.
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