Carter vows veto over gas pricing bill conflicts with people
President Carter told supporters in Norfolk that he would veto any gas pricing bill that worsens prices, accusing big oil of trying to add 20 billion dollars to natural gas costs. He toured Williamsburg with Henry Howell, touted progress on a nuclear test ban and START talks, and urged moving past Vietnam era scandals and Watergate while backing deregulation only with safeguards.
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Gas truck crash kills six in Beattyville Kentucky
A gasoline tank truck failed brakes and rolled down Beattyville main street wrecking shops and sparking explosions. Six people died with one missing. the driver William E. Wilson survived. Rescue crews searched rubble through the night as a wheelchair bound resident and two restaurant patrons escaped through a plate glass window. The truck, en route from Usher Transport to a Gulf Oil depot, separated its cab from the tank before ignition.
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William E. Wilson
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Eastern New Mexico State Fair to Mix Agriculture with Big Entertainment
The 55th Eastern New Mexico State Fair opens Tuesday with a parade at 10 am from 10th and Men Street to Reed Street. Officials cite a larger livestock show, two open rodeo nights, new rides from Cappell Brothers, expanded commercial booths, and acts like the Hondo Festival Dancers and Old Time Fiddlers Contest to draw up to 50 000 attendees in favorable weather.
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Jon Coll
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Sheriff seeks more patrol cars and staff in Chaves County
The Chaves County Sheriff's Department will receive six patrol cars worth 31,692.12 dollars as part of a two year plan to boost the fleet to ten. Sheriff Leroy Carpenter says equipment and manpower still lag, and he hopes federal funds of 897,778 dollars may aid hiring and gear needs.
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Paul Corrie
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Senators split on gas pricing plan impasse persists
The Senate voted 61 to 17 to shift most extra costs to industries rather than homeowners if natural gas prices are deregulated. Carter pushes price controls while deregulation supporters seek to substitute their plan, leaving the legislation in deadlock after Saturday sessions.
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Senate backs amendment on natural gas pricing issue
Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas sponsors an amendment tying natural gas to fertilizer use and farming costs. The Senate rejected a move to bar his amendment 59 to 17. Senate Leader Byrd forecasts a congressional compromise between Carter price controls and industry deregulation push.
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