Interior report hints at withheld gas. new Gulf probe opened
The Interior Department’s early study of five Gulf of Mexico gas fields indicates possible deliberate withholding of gas to influence prices, triggering a broader investigation of Gulf producers. Officials cite nearly 1 trillion cubic feet in shut-in reservoirs and a drop in production since 1974, with potential supplies to ease this winter’s shortage.
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Sidney man seeks Carter's attention for Sweden post
Arthur Liljegren 76 a former farmer and real estate dealer writes President Carter seeking ambassadorship to Sweden or at least a Swede appointed to the post. He cites his Swedish heritage and his son’s Iwo Jima death, protests a form letter reply, and urges a Swede ambassador to Stockholm.
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Carter pledges to fight for human rights in Soviet Union
President Carter sends a personal letter to dissident Andrei Sakharov via diplomatic channels, pledging ongoing U S support for human rights abroad. Sakharov calls defense of rights a major international issue, and Carter may host him at the White House.
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Carter OKs smaller income tax rebate plan
President Carter said a scaled down 50 dollar income tax rebate is workable after a White House meeting with House Ways and Means Committee Democrats. Rep. Al Ullman reported the panel backed changes to limit rebates to low and middle income earners while keeping the overall stimulus plan under study.
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House approves 13 thousand pay raise for congress
The House approved a $13,000 annual pay raise for members after adjourning until Monday. A prior motion to stay in session over the weekend to block the raise failed 224 to 109, then was reversed by a voice vote as leaders indicated the disapproval measure would not reach the floor.
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Lincoln lawmakers keep food tax credit boost alive
In Lincoln UPI reports the legislature backed raising the food sales tax credit from 16 to 24 dollars a year. An amendment to drop to 20 failed by one vote as LB30. Public Works heard bills to add a penny to the 8.5 cent gas tax and raise vehicle registration fees by 10 percent with support and opposition. Crosby of Better Nebraska urged the measures.
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Lincoln considers higher ADC aid and bottle bill debate
Nebraska lawmakers gave 25-12 first round approval to LB179 to raise aid to dependent children from 210 to 250 dollars monthly for one child and boost additional-child payments to 60 dollars. The companion funding measure would allocate over 3.1 million state and nearly 3.8 million federal dollars to finance the program.
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Light runoff expected in Nebraska rivers this spring
The National Weather Service reports little snowpack and dry soil in the plains states mean light runoff into Nebraska streams and rivers this spring. Most Nebraska rivers run low with limited flow, and cold winterice formed on several rivers. The Missouri River shows occasional ice bridges from Rule to Nebraska City, with open water and small floating ice further downstream toward Sioux City.
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Hearings Set On Western Nebraska Power Lines
Four hearings will be held next week in western Nebraska on the power lines planned from the Laramie River Station near Wheatland Wyoming to the substation north of Sidney. One session is at 1 30 p m Wednesday February 23 at Western Nebraska Technical College northwest of Sidney. Scottsbluff Harrisburg Kimball hearings follow at 1 30 p m and 7 p m respectively. Two 350 000 volt lines are to be built from the Laramie River Station to the Sidney substation.
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Phoenicians Found Carthage in 846 B.C. as Trading Post
The Phoenicians established Carthage on Africa's northern coast in 846 B.C. as a trading post and basis for commerce.
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Western Nebrask travelers plan Goodland rally trip
About 44 men and women from western Nebraska will travel to Goodland Kansas on Saturday for an agricultural rally. A bus will pick up Sidney area riders at 7 30 a m from the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Nearly 70 WIFE members will later go to Washington D C to meet lawmakers and USDA officials. Two buses have been secured and contributions to cover the trip are being collected, about 100 dollars so far.
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