Western states push to shape federal energy plans
Western governors in Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico push for regional input and power to veto or modify federal energy projects amid fears of boomtown growth land scarring and environmental harm. They set up a Denver office seek state consultation and possible controls while Congress and the White House remain deadlocked on energy policy.
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Winchester approves Fleming to School Board and Zuckerman as Finance Chair
The Winchester City Council named former Councilman and Vice Mayor James H. Fleming to the School Board citing his long council experience and Finance Committee leadership. Mayor Stewart Bell Jr. appointed Charles M. Zuckerman as Finance Committee Chairman to fill the key post, with both appointments praised as logical and appropriate.
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United Nations stalls as hijacking crisis stalls action
The Security Council failed to condemn hijackings and largely avoided condemning Israel over Uganda. Nine votes were required. eight nations abstained or did not participate, while the U S veto blocked a resolution. The debate yielded condemnation rhetoric but little concrete action.
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Carter Promises to Limit Federal Abortion Funds At Convention
Jimmy Carter pledges to push federal legislation to restrict funding for abortions using federal facilities, signaling a shift on abortion and provoking debate within the party. The move risks alienating feminists while appeasing pro life factions and could affect Medicaid funds and future court battles.
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Jimmy Carter Emerges as Surprising Presidential Contender
James Reston notes Carter's unlikely rise from a Georgia village to national renomination. The piece traces past party taboos broken by Kennedy and others, views Carter as a deft organizer, and highlights lingering doubts about his path to the White House amid Republican Ford and past critiques from Lippmann and Mencken.
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Viewpoint Editor's Note on Law and Judgment
Readers respond to the Supreme Court decision urging strict adherence to the law. Catherine Monte from Middletown argues punishment should be firm to deter missteps, warning against efforts to circumvent rulings. The Star notes many letters lack full identifying details for publication.
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