Pennsylvania closes schools amid natural gas shortage
The Associated Press reports energy shortages escalate across the Midwest and East as cold snaps hit. Pennsylvania Governor Shapp orders all public and private schools closed Thursday and Friday to conserve energy. Ohio Governor Rhodes urges prayers while relaxing rules to burn high-sulfur coal. Federal action seeks emergency gas transfers and unregulated intrastate sales until July 31.
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Spain braces for violence as Suarez government expands measures
Madrid faces a wave of disorder after the assassination of five Communists. The government bans political demonstrations, expels foreigners with extremist ties, and allows detentions up to ten days under Franco era antiterrorist rules while pledging police funding. Tens of thousands strike, universities and courts close, and a 50,000 strong Madrid funeral march underscores tensions ahead of elections.
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Moyers Rumored As Carter CIA Director Candidate
Bill Moyers once aide to Lyndon Johnson is cited as a frontrunner for CIA director. CBS News says Moyers is abroad filming and has not been offered any government post. White House officials caution against assuming an imminent announcement.
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Moyers as CIA head prospect amid Carter era talks
Moyers emerges as a top contender for the Central Intelligence Agency director post under President Carter. Previous candidate Theodore Sorensen withdrew amid Senate opposition. other names include Paul Warnke and Lt Gen James Gavin. Gavin’s age is cited as a limiting factor. Brown is front runner for head of ACTION, the federal volunteer agency, with Sam Brown serving as Colorado state treasurer.
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Parole Possible for Watergate Figure E Howard Hunt
E Howard Hunt could be released February 25 if he pays a $10,000 fine or arranges court relief. The Watergate conspirator's parole from a 30 month to eight year term hinges on settling the fine. Hunt, 58, has served about two and a half years at Eglin Florida and awaits payment or court action.
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Suspended official reports to work as investigation continues
The Board of Real Estate official, suspended last fall for alleged irregularities, returns to work but is told the suspension remains in effect. Robert McTaggart, former public service commissioner on unpaid leave since November 26, says he acted to end the delay. Ed Carney, head of the licensing department, notes the matter is unresolved and plans to contact the real estate board.
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Anaconda Land Payments Release Stirs Local Debate
In Anaconda officials report land payment releases as a topic of town discussion while nearby Butte vital statistics and obituaries appear. Boulder supporters defend budget allocations for the university as tensions rise over funding. Driscoll expresses eagerness to lead unification efforts as Christiansen retains energy voice. Mary Tyler Moore signals role changes amid industry shifts.
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Battie Simmers Driscoll
Christiansen
Mary Tyler Moore
Land firm to refund 4 million under FTC action
A Denver company Great Western United Corp agreed to refund 4 million to land buyers in California Colorado and New Mexico and spend up to 16 million more over 10 years to improve properties. The FTC said the settlement also includes a 50000 dollar government fine and cites false promises of guaranteed land value growth.
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Denver
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Great Western
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New Mexico
Arizona killings tied to $50,000 contract, witness says
John Adamson testified at a Maricopa County hearing that Phoenix contractor Max Dunlap hired him to murder reporter Don Bolles and two others for $50,000 at the behest of Kemper Marley Sr. Marley, a major landowner and liquor distributor, remains at large as details emerge from the Bolles car bomb case.
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Max Dunlap
Don Bolles
Kemper Marley Sr
Arizona
Adamson
Marley
Raul Castro
New York Times
Maricopa County Superior Court
Bolles
Percy Foreman
Houston
Dunlap
Neal Roberts
Bruce Babbit
King Alphonse
Miner Commute Via Underground Railroad in Idaho Mine
Mary Miner travels half a mile to Kellogg Idaho to reach her job at the Bunker Hill lead mine using an underground railroad. She boards a portal skip inside the mine and rides down steeply inclined rails to her work.
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Kellogg, Idaho
Mary Miner
Bunker Hill
No progress at Sunshine Mine mediation talks stall in Idaho
Federal mediators met separately with United Steelworkers Local 5089 and Sunshine Mining Co. in Wallace Idaho to break a 10 month strike at the Sunshine Mine near Kellogg. The strike began March 11 1976 after the contract expired. Women like Mrs. Miner 35 worked underground with 200 men in the district breaking traditional barriers.
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Harry Cougher
Gas Station Explosion Injures Two Women and Rescuer
An explosion at a Helena gas station injures two Kalispell women Florence Dodd Watters and Elnora Bell Dye with facial and hand burns as a bystander Allen Whitehead rescues them from a burning vehicle. Whitehead also suffers burns and is treated. flames reach 20 feet as pump wiring ignites spilled fuel. damages include the station vehicle and storefront windows.
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