Coal Fueled Locomotives Urged Back Into Rail Service
Two researchers told a Senate panel that coal fueled rail engines could halve fuel costs by converting diesel locomotives to burn coal. The proposal argues railroads should revert to coal burning technology abandoned 30 years ago for efficiency gains.
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Trucker survives freezing hijack ordeal in Missouri
Raymond Curbow of Nixa was tied to a tree in minus eight degree cold after hijackers robbed him at a rest stop on I 70 near Concordia. He drifted in and out of consciousness for hours until Rick Corinne stopped, freed him, and drove him to Pettis County sheriff's office as freezing conditions and frostbite fears linger.
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Democrats say Jackson unlikely to change convention rules
Washington AP reports Democratic Party officials deem changes to 1984 convention delegate selection rules unlikely despite Jesse Jackson's threat of a lawsuit and floor fight. They cite timing, state legislatures, and three prior DNC votes endorsing minority rules. Jackson seeks abolishing 15 to 20 percent thresholds for delegates to reflect actual caucus and district results.
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James Hunt
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