Gas curtailment worsens job losses across Central New York
Industrial layoffs mount as gas shortages and cold weather trigger store hours cuts and school closures. Governor Carey seeks five more disaster counties while NIagara Mohawk extends emergency curtailments to preserve public health and fuel for residents. Industries like Chrysler New Process Gear, Crouss-Hinds, and GE report worker layoffs. MA Syracuse warns of a $20 million weekly disposable income loss and ripple effects on retail, services, and recreation.
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Joseph A. Porcello
Newar
New York
Carey
Garter
Teac
Ronald Becker
Syracuse
Manufacturers Association of Syracuse
Mages Boans
Mond W. Cummings
Industrial Fabricating Corp
Cummings
Richard A. Flynn Jr
Amioty
Chrysler Corp
Crouss-Hind
Albany visit leaves Albany officials unsure on state aid totals
School officials from Our Albeny Bureau and other districts visit Albany to learn how much state aid they will receive under Governor Carey s new plan. They report confusion and say the proposal is too complex to finalize funding figures, with 14 of 18 county districts potentially gaining.
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Kenn Peters
Albeny Bureau
Albany
New York State
Hugh L. Carey
Carey
William Spendley
Weathill
Onondaga County Chief School Officers Association
Fare Vam
Bes Rowing
Cogeenans
Fundig Islets
Heart of Eocren Leela
New York
Spendley
Emergency bill aims to divert gas to hard hit areas
The season of frigid weather holds Northeast regions in a gas supply squeeze as thousands of factories stay shut while some schools plan to reopen. Congress moves toward authorizing diversion of natural gas to the most affected, freeing gas from price controls through August. A plan proposes funding shifts, lottery aid, and tax savings to offset costs, with education officials urging careful balancing of district needs and statewide funds.
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Associated Press
Midwaat Amt
Carter
Trans-Canada line to carry gas urged
Federal commission hears Arctic Gasette Group proposal to link northern Alaska gas to the United States via a trans-Canada system. Administrative Law Judge Nahum Litt said the plan, supported by Bl Pasoisoke Co. and Clear Pipeline Co., should proceed to the Federal Power Commission for action, with a May decision anticipated.
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Washington
Fédéral
Peas Ae
Canada
Natural Opera
Alaska
Nahum Litt
trans-Canada
Arctic Gaerete Group
Bl. Pasoisoke Co
Ean Pipeline Co
Federal Power Commission
Starm
Woman killed in icy Route 481 pileup near Clay
Blinding snow and a snowpacked highway caused a 12 vehicle crash on Route 481. Delores H. Mitchell, 28, of 214 Hannibal Street, Clay, died at the scene after being pinned in a station wagon for about 30 minutes. Four people died nationwide and seven were injured. the crash blocked both lanes while crews cleared debris. Weather officials warned of continued snow and strong winds with possible additional squalls.
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Fulton
Huth
Clay
Phoenix
MATA Gin _ price
Carrie
Metra
Delores H. Mitchell
Hannibal St. Clay
Ralph Hagnett
Calliston
Bagnett
Mikile
Weran
Moyers Corners
Liverpool
National Weather Service
Hanswek
Eald Sy
Emergency declared in Buffalo during major snow halt
Buffalo Mayor Stanlea declared a citywide emergency at 6 30 a m to curb nonessential traffic while federal and state crews clear streets. Vehicles with medicine food or fuel will be allowed. 30 mph winds and heavy drifts slow plowing. Niagara Mohawk and Jefferson County sheriff teams deployed to deliver care and supplies amid 13 to 10 foot snow banks.
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James Bay
Canada
Diet Dixson
Onondaga County
Jamesville-DeWitt
Tully
Fabius-Poropey
Onondaga
North Syracuse
Jordan-Kinridge
Y Airlines
Greyhound
Rochester
Buffsto
North Country
Amtrak
Bottalo
Netlon
Tullyway
Buffalo
Stanlea Ee
Ciy
Aptos
Miskowsk
Acenae
Jefferson
Cawego
Lewis
Niagara Mohawk Si
Setry Keene
Tony Lentini
Dinger
Jefferson Count
Niagara Moha
Spokeaman
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