Carter Faces Tough Energy Choices for Nation
Carter's looming energy policy battles focus on lowering prices, boosting domestic oil, and reducing pollution while ensuring sufficient power without risking global survival. The choice of energy czar, possibly James Schlesinger, raises concerns over bias toward nuclear power and the need for diverse, safe, nonpolluting developments.
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Atomic Energy Commission
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Seasonal humor and the gripes of greeting cards
A columnist laments Christmas cards that miss the mark from vulgar to sadistic. They note inebriated monk, golfers with drinks, and a buxom Santa during the holiday rush. Personal cards feel warmer than mass produced notes from corporations.
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Scrooge
Carter must decide on offshore oil policy for nation
Washington reports that President elect Carter must push a national plan to tap offshore oil and gas to cut foreign reliance. States face pressure to plan coastal development, build deep water ports and weigh environmental concerns amid new Congress energy laws.
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Benjamin Shore
Washington
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Louisiana
Gulf States
Congress
Great Lakes
North Sea
Scotland
Alaska
Delaware
mid-Atlantic States
Department of the Interior
Congressmen Reluctant to Challenge Rep Nix for Chair
At age 71 Rep. Robert N. C. Nix faces slowing pace and questions about fitness for the Post Office and Civil Service Committee chair. Several colleagues say he displays signs of drinking problems, though Nix denies any alcohol use. Despite defense, lawmakers hesitate to oppose him as Carter seeks federal government reorganization.
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Robert N.C. Nix
D-Pa
Philadelphia
House
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Nix
Gary Cohn
Howie Kurtz
Mexico
Civil Service Committee
Morris Udall
D-Ariz
Interior Committee
James Hanley
D-N.y
Fifth Avenue filming praised by local merchants
Jackson La Baer, president of The Clotherie LTD, lauds the Fifth Avenue and Marshall Way filming of the movie Ransom. He notes temporary traffic closures caused brief disturbance but cites quick cleanup and cooperative film crew, gaining new customers and goodwill.
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Marshall Way
Jackson LA Baer
the Clotherie Ltd
Durango jail security called dangerous by visitor
A visitor to the Durango facility at 3th Avenue and Durango argues the Durango Hilton’s design and rules create serious security risks. He notes an ex convict obtaining a visitor badge, unattended desks, unlocked doors, no gate guard, and unarmed staff. He urges the sheriff to boost security and manpower.
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Maricopa County
3Th Avenue
Durango
Durango Hilton
Type Slips You can increase your car fuel economy
The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror notes simple driving adjustments can lift fuel economy by ten to twenty percent. It emphasizes steady speeds, proper maintenance, and smart fueling practices to maximize efficiency.
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Nantucket
Mass
Inquirer & Mirror
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