Delay sought for curbs on auto pollution
The Carter administration asked Congress to delay tougher auto pollution controls by a year or more and to tax noncomplying cars to offset higher costs. EPA chief Castle outlined proposed standards and timing for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, noting potential price increases and health goals.
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Five day mail delivery urged by federal study commission
The Commission on Postal Service urged cutting mail delivery to five days a week and boosting taxpayer subsidies. It cited a $412 million annual saving from dropping Saturday delivery and found 80 percent would accept five day service to curb rate hikes. The report urges private carriers to compete where needed.
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Economic bill action delayed in Senate after Easter recess
The Senate postponed immediate consideration of President Carter's economic stimulus tax bill after Easter. leaders sought further discussions on how to handle the remnant of the bill while the Senate Finance Committee planned a meeting before recess. The House had already approved a version including a $50 rebate to most Americans.
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Cloudy Sky to Set In For Central New York Tonight and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of showers or thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. Overnight lows in the upper 40s, highs near 70. Precipitation chances 30 percent tonight and 40 percent tomorrow. Winds vary from 5 to 15 mph.
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New York Marks 200th Birthday With Kingston Albany Events
Kingston hosts Lt. Gov. Krupsak for George Clinton anniversary as plaques are unveiled at historic sites. Albany observes the state constitution anniversary with fireworks and a West Point band. Officials plan flag raisings in 60 communities, view the original constitution, bicentennial dances follow, and the 1976 bicentennial barge remains in dry dock.
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CSEA Governor Defends Pay Boost After Strike Threat
Gov. Hugh Carey ends strike threat by granting state workers in the Civil Service Employees Association a minimum 14 percent raise over two years. The pact includes retroactive increases from April 1 and staged raises totaling 14 percent plus minimums of 500, 400, and 500 dollars. The deal avoids disruption to state mental hospitals, prisons, and essential services.
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Carter to call for sacrifice in energy plan push
President Carter prepares a nationwide speech urging immediate energy sacrifices to avert future shortages. The Oval Office address precedes a Wednesday joint session where the energy policy will be outlined in depth.
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Syracuse Dance Marathon couple wins top prize for fundraising
David Page and Nancy Patterson, known as Couple No 8, raised $5,000 to help SU set a national fundraising record. The event over the weekend produced $46,393 for Muscular Dystrophy, as SU marathons have set records since 1975. Photo by Steve Weiler.
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