Gasoline Prices Rise a Penny and Postal Rates Climb
In Washington the Federal Energy Administration approved a penny rise in gasoline per gallon after boosting domestic crude oil prices. Separately the U S Postal Service announced special delivery and registered mail rate hikes up to 33 percent, effective April 18, cited by FEA head Frank Zarb.
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Lebanon moves toward election after constitutional amendment
Lebanon's parliament opened the path to elect a new president, allowing replacement of Suleiman Franjieh under a constitutional amendment amid a civil war. The move aims to end a 10 day truce, while factions warn that approval of a successor remains uncertain and violence rises with dozens killed nationwide.
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City man dies after night fight on Tallman Avenue
William J. Porter a 93 year old resident of 611 Tallman Avenue was pronounced dead at State University Hospital after injuries from an argument last night police said Two officers responded to the Tallman Avenue address at 10 08 p m found Porter bleeding then he was treated and released Porter died at about 11 a m after sleeping at 489 Midland Avenue His wife Pearl was at home and questioned An autopsy was scheduled by the medical examiner’s office
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Ford urges restraint amid nuclear warfare fears in El Paso
President Ford, at a bicentennial El Paso ceremony, urged opponents to avoid harsh words and threats as he framed peace on mutual self interest. He warned a thermonuclear conflict would bring unprecedented death and destruction and called for conciliation over confrontation.
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Texas
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Spells at Sand Flat High Cause Rural Hullabaloo
In MT Pleasants Mississippi 15 teenage girls fainted or fell to the ground at Sand Flat High School amid rumors of voodoo and curses. Officials say there is no drug link and attribute the episodes to hysteria and excitement while parents keep many students home.
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Memphis
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Outlook improves for New York State borrowing plan
Albany officials say the state has secured two new funding sources bringing the $3.7 billion borrowing near two thirds. A fixed 7 percent rate was set for all borrowings signaling tentative private support for the rest. If finalized, the plan could end a year of financial strain affecting city and state agencies and enable note sales over the next three months.
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State faces 382 million deficit and cash squeeze
The article notes a March 31 fiscal year end with a 382 million deficit. Without borrowings the state risks cash shortages delaying payments to hundreds of school districts and local government units, causing shutdowns and loan defaults. Officials have been negotiating with bankers and investors. about 2.46 billion was publicly tentatively committed.
Cold Arctic Air Forecast Darkens Spring Outlook
A blast of arctic air will move into the area tonight bringing freezing temperatures and blustery winds. The low will be 35 to 40 with a 50 percent chance of rain then tomorrow’s high near 30 and a shift to flurries with an 8 percent precip chance. Clearing conditions return by Monday but unseasonably cold temperatures persist through mid week.
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