Senate braces for major energy clash over gas pricing
The Senate is expected to take up the last big fight on President Carter's energy plan this week as congressional negotiators deliver an agreement to lift federal price controls on natural gas by 1985. In the House, foreign policy and defense issues take center stage with debate on ending the Turkey arms embargo.
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New Headlamps for 1979 Cars to Improve Night Vision
The Transportation Department approved brighter sealed beam headlamps for some 1979 GM and Ford models to raise night visibility by about 20 percent. GM will fit the upgrade on certain luxury models at the 1979 model year start, with Lincoln Versailles among those named. Ford’s engineering head notes details pending.
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Americans wary of Cuban and Russian moves in Africa
A Harris poll shows Americans see Cuba and Russia backing moves in Africa as a threat yet oppose sending troops. Respondents favor limited actions like military aid or advisers but reject large-scale military intervention or troop commitments in countries such as Zaire, Somalia and Rhodesia, fearing Vietnam-like entanglements.
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First magazine to go pink in Chicago
AP reports Ron Fenton launches Male Chauvinist, a monthly magazine priced at 1.75 dollars, to appear in 500 cities. Its debut issue offers provocative tips aimed at men on controlling women, reflecting a backlash to Cosmo and noting Fenton’s claims of past failed marriages and turbulent relationships.
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