Carter calls for reinvestment of oil profits and windfall tax
President Carter urged oil firms to reinvest all profits from price decontrol into exploration and production and to oppose spending on circuses timber lands and motels. He reiterated support for a windfall profits tax amid a charged national mood at his 47th news conference in Washington.
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Carter to name N plant inquiry panel soon
President Carter plans to appoint the chairman and members of the independent commission to probe the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. Press secretary Jody Powell said a list of names sits on his desk and decisions could come today, with the panel expected to include prominent citizens and nuclear scientists.
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Wichita Falls Tornadoes Leave Dozens Dead and Damage
A series of violent tornadoes across Texas Oklahoma and nearby states killed dozens and damaged infrastructure. In Vernon Texas 12 were dead and 70 injured, Harrold reported one death, Lawton Oklahoma saw three deaths with four more feared, Wichita Falls suffered a major hit destroying a power plant and a shopping center while knocking out lights and phone lines. One hospital worker described the disaster as the twisters hopping across town and residents recalled sirens and funnel clouds as they sought shelter.
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World Airways launches $107 coast to coast flight
Washington reports that Edward Daly's World Airways inaugurated a $107 per ticket coast to coast service after 12 years of effort. The flight runs from Baltimore-Washington to Newark to Los Angeles and Oakland with $99.99 one-way fares plus tax. Texas International had already offered a $99 transcontinental fare on April 1.
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Nine die in Washington halfway house fire
A fire at a three story brick halfway house for mental patients in Washington killed nine residents and injured six others. Located next to St Elizabeth's Hospital the residential clinic operated by Volunteers of America, the blaze began about 1 am EST and was controlled in about an hour amid search for missing residents. The cause was undetermined but suspected accidental.
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Kucinich threatens layoffs over HUD grant bid
Cleveland Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich warned he will lay off about 450 city workers if City Council does not hold an emergency session to approve a $37 million HUD block grant bid. The affected staff include 100 police officers and 200 workers in housing, streets, and community development.
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EHS sports probe findings on golf balls and heaters
The report details voluntary discounts on athletic gear, no public funds used, and no personal gain. It notes 1964 heaters bought for 89 dollars each, now obsolete, stored off premises, with final recommendations to limit trades and appoint paid medical staff if needed.
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Ohio briefs report PUCO action on Davis Besse shutdown
Cleveland asks the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a temporary restraining order to keep the Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant closed near Port Clinton until PUCO rules on safety. The plant, operated by Toledo Edison Co. and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., was shut for maintenance. Toledo Edison says federal jurisdiction applies.
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Milligan may be transferred to another facility
Athens Mental Health Center officials weigh moving William Milligan a 24 year old with multiple personalities who was committed after an insanity verdict for rape robbery and kidnapping of three Columbus women The decision stems from staff concerns about recent publicity surrounding Milligan and the high security needs at the Athens facility grounded by statements from State Rep Mike Strnziano Columbus Ohio.
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Kellogg picks Bucks over Michigan in Big Ten decision
Clark Kellogg declares he will join Ohio State, saying the Bucks provide the best overall fit. He signed a Big Ten letter of intent, noted similar plans for both schools, and spoke of normal pressure amid heavy publicity. Kellogg, top prep player since Jerry Lucas, averaged 28 points and 19 rebounds to lead St. Joe to a 16 2 regular season and AAA title game, scoring 86 in two tournament games.
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