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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
13
The piece argues daylight savings time saves energy, citing studies and potential savings of over a million dollars daily at high oil prices. It notes safety and crime benefits, laments Congress inaction, and urges President Carter and Congress to enact year round or longer daylight savings to benefit the nation.
The US Board on Geographic Names holds hearings in Washington and Anchorage to consider restoring Denali as the peak name. Opponents from Ohio warn of map and book costs, while precedent shows name reversals.
In Washington the three hot issues are Bayhs ERA extension plan, Congress power over Canal Zone property, and the District of Columbia’s future. Analysts differ on extending ERA deadlines, House involvement in territorial disposals, and pathways to DC statehood or restoration. The piece frames the Constitution as a lively, debated topic this fall.
President Carter urged citizens to save energy while agencies clash over a 20 percent federal consumption cut and 45 percent goal for new buildings. Minutes reveal heated, sometimes hostile debates among Defense, VA, NASA, and others over guidelines, with Pentagon’s Miley leading objections and threats to stonewall. The ERDA contract for electric vehicles raising questions about bid timing, qualifications, and possible lawsuits.
President Carter moved human rights from public rallying to private diplomacy in talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko on September 30. He urged Scharansky’s release, stating the high treason charge is unfounded, while Moscow showed cautious responsiveness as criticism grows over human rights policy.
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