Carter to push coal switch for power plants national plan
Washington AP reports the Carter administration plans to order 20 to 25 power plants to switch from oil to coal as part of a broader program to halve oil use by utilities. A DOE document lists 117 convertible plants, with 42 prime candidates and 20 to action soon. Congress to see bill by mid January.
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Washington
Carter Administration
White House
Congress
Department of Energy
Capitol Hill
Delayed Relief for Middle Income Energy Costs
Congressional delay in writing a free profits tax eliminates quick federal help for many working people facing soaring fuel bills. While legislation provides winter energy aid for about 18 million welfare households, those above welfare level gain no relief. Senate conferees agreed that even if a heat credit remains, taxpayers cannot claim it on 1979 returns filed next month.
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Ongress
Senate
House
Park's assassin Kim Jae-kyu sentenced to death
Kim Jae-kyu, ex KCIA chief, and seven others tied to Park Chung-hee assassination receive death sentences after a military court verdict. One KCIA member convicted of destroying evidence. another jailed for three years. Court cites murder with sedition and attempted sedition.
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Park Chung-hee
Korean Central Intelligence Agency
Kim Jae-kyu
Kim
KCIA
Park
Kim Kaewon
South Korea
Kim Kae-won
Midland Coal Gets Temporary Permit Expansion Review
A federal judge allowed Midland Coal Co to expand its Knox County strip mine under state permits while a decision on extending the order is delayed. The government sought to block expansion under 1977 federal reclamation rules. state permits rely on pre 1977 standards.
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Midland Coal Co
Knox County
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Midland
Illinois Supreme Court rules father gains custody over live-in lover
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a father should regain custody of three children from his ex wife because she lived openly with a man outside marriage. The decision, in a Cook County case, says such conduct violates state anti fornication laws and public morality, with two justices dissenting.
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Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Cook County
General Assembly
Ment
Joseph H. Goldenhersh
Thomas J. Moran
Walter
Jacqueline Jarrett
Ms. Jarrett
Jarrett
Wayne Hammon
Hammon
Circuit Court of
Supreme Court
Kankakee County
Congress Agrees on Chrysler Bailout Terms Fast
The Senate and House moved quickly to forge a four year, 3.4 billion aid plan for Chrysler with 1.5 billion in loan guarantees and added wage concessions. The deal hinges on private financing of about 1.43 billion and possible private lending during a late stage to keep Chrysler from bankruptcy. Senate approval fell 53 to 44 after concessions were tightened to avoid a filibuster. Noted voters included Sen. Percy backing the plan and Sen. Stevenson opposing.
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Senate
House
Chrysler Corp
Congress
Chrysler
United Auto Workers
Treasury
G. William Miller
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
Adlai Stevenson
D-Ill
OPEC Deadlock Persists in Fourth Session on Oil Prices
After three days of stalemate, OPEC begins a fourth session without an agreed crude price. A Nigerian official cites possible price limits for member states, with a floor near 24 dollars and ceilings likely above 30, while Libyans push for 34 dollars per 42 gallon barrel. A shortage demand could render ceilings moot.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
A. K. Hart
Nigerian National Petroleum Co
Europe
United States
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
OPEC
Libya
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office and Contact Details
Public notice listing publication offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro with mailing addresses and phone numbers for subscriptions and classified advertising. Includes postmaster notice and circulation areas.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Illinois
Southern Iindian
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Eine
Marion
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Rosemarie Donath
Seoul
Midland Coal
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SIU
DePaul
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M Boas
Ting
The
Energy
Este Coal
Clean Air
CIPS
Central
Public Service
Compan
Nana
Eve
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