Carter energy plan sees mixed House votes in early round
In Friday House proceedings, Ways and Means rejected the standby gasoline tax while approving a weaker gas guzzler tax and tabling rebates on small cars. The Commerce Committee backed deregulating producer prices for natural gas, a blow to Carter’s plan.
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Carter Sees Latin Tour as Helpful to Husband
Rosalynn Carter praised the two week Latin American goodwill trip as a success and said she supports her husband Jimmy Carter. She spoke at a press conference delayed by a brief nausea episode that forced her to skip a morning meeting with Venezuela's presidential wife and social workers. She answered questions on feminism saying she has not been uncomfortable and that she enjoys being a woman.
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Queen Elizabeth II Reviews Trooping of the Color in Rain
Queen Elizabeth II rode in the Trooping of the Color in a downpour as she accepted the salute during the final silver jubilee event marking 25 years on the throne. Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, Princess Anne and Capt Mark Phillips accompanied her, with Prince Philip and Prince Charles following. Spectators braved the rain while scalpers sought high prices for bleacher tickets.
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Young Defends Racism Talk Warns of Africa Negotiation Risks
Andrew Young defends his controversial remarks on racism in foreign policy saying they sparked needed discussion. He cites Swedes and Russians as examples of racists and warns Western powers may misjudge African leaders in Rhodesia talks, stressing a broad frontline coalition and careful framing to avoid resentment.
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Vesco vows to stay in Costa Rica two years
New York AP reports fugitive financier Robert Vesco says he will not leave Costa Rica for at least two years and denies any expulsion request from President Oduber. Vesco cites ongoing $240,000 lawsuit by Costa Rican architect Prinz Rechnizer and says he cannot leave under Costa Rican law while legal actions proceed. Vesco notes U.S. charges of looting Investors Overseas Services and hints at testing Carter era human rights rhetoric after the case ends.
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