Senate panel kills Carter energy tax plan
The Senate Finance Committee voted 13 to 4 to kill the largest energy tax in Carter’s proposal, rejecting a House provision to save up to 1.25 million barrels of oil daily. Sen. Long floated reviving all taxes via a conference committee, potentially reconciling House and Senate positions. Talks also touched on coal industry contracts and electric utility rate reforms.
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Former energy czar warns of likely second oil embargo
Former federal energy chief Frank Zarb says an 80 percent chance exists for another Arab oil embargo, risking 1 million jobs and a deep recession. He cites Middle East political sensitivity and higher oil imports as drivers, urging conservation, boosted domestic production, coal and nuclear energy, and a national petroleum stockpile.
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Brown okays new mobile intercontinental missile plan
Defense Secretary Harold Brown tentatively approved full scale development of a revolutionary mobile ICBM for potential $30 billion cost. White House OMB and President Carter must review before it goes to Congress in the 1979 budget cycle.
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Weather outlook with showers and cooler temps
Variable clouds through Friday bring a good chance of showers and thundershowers. A few heavy showers possible with cooler air. Highs near 0 for two days, tonight's low in the lower 70s. Rain chances 40 percent today, 70 percent tonight, 60 percent Friday. Noon temp 80, humidity 67 percent.
Dunlap Denies Marley Involvement in Bolles Killing
Phoenix defendant Max Dunlap testified that he believed Ned Warren Sr. was involved in the Don Bolles murder but Kemper Marley Sr. had no role. Dunlap and James Robison face first degree murder and conspiracy charges in the 1976 slaying of Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles.
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Dinky Links CC Hosts Fourth Annual Mini Masters Invitational
About 50 entrants are expected for the fourth annual Dinky Links invitational golf putting tournament in the Galeeners back yard. The event features two tiny putting holes, charity meals, and special invitations including former President Ford. Peg Galeener notes both she and Dan are duffers and the course carries a playful country club vibe.
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Water project backlog threatens funded community needs
Interior official Guy Martin told the League of Arizona Cities that an estimated 30 billion dollar backlog of water projects awaiting federal funding could push approved local projects down the priority list. Bishop James S. Rausch urged government to defend the vulnerable in a Scottsdale talk.
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SOS to back four on Paradise Valley council recall
SOS group Safety on the Streets will not field candidates in the December recall, instead backing the four council members who supported Lincoln Drive widening. RGA plans a slate to oppose them. nominating petitions due Friday. SOS had led a recall against Bonnell Palmer Timbanard who opposed the project.
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