Energy Board Measure Clears First Hurdle In Congress
The House Interior Committee tentatively approved a five member energy mobilization board aimed at speeding up to 24 high priority projects with a yearly cap of 12. Carter urged Congress to cut red tape and push non nuclear energy, while Brademas warned of fights over powers and environmental concerns ahead. The plan faces a final vote after a summer recess, with other energy measures continuing in debate.
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Carter
House Interior Committee
Congress
House
John B. Brademas
D-Ind
Brademas
Gasifica
He Sa . Brademas
Exene
Department of Energy
Don Fuqua
D-Fla
House Science and Technology Committee
Clinch River
Winchester Royals face road cleanup and team notes
Area feature profiles two Winchester Royals players as County roads crews step in to improve districts. The 1979 season shows promise for farmers with minor drawbacks noted.
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Trash Poe
Vrs Skess
Winchester Royals
Gas Supplies Adequate Last Weekend in July
Government and oil officials report adequate gasoline supplies in most areas for the last weekend of July. Some regions may face tightness on Monday and Tuesday as demand peaks, but widespread shortages are not expected.
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Jerry Ferrara
New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association
Venter
Pame Benton
New York
Texas Flood Toll Rises as Claudette Devastates Houston Area
Tropical storm Claudette dumped over 20 inches of rain in Texas, flooding Houston and surrounding counties. Hundreds of homes were submerged, 2 people died, and authorities evacuated thousands including 2,500 in Harris County. City services failed and officials sought federal disaster declaration. Thousands homeless, looting patrols deployed as relief efforts mounted.
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Houston
Claudette
Carla
Indiana
Harris County Civil Defense
John Caswell
Johnson Space Center
Clear Lake
Scarsdale
Civil Defense
National Weather Service
Gordon Smith
Harris County
Galveston
Jefferson
Orange
Brazoria
Bill Clements
Carter
Department of Public Safety
Jim Robinson
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Patrick Gray
Dickinson
Beaumont
Ississippian
Te Reeese
Marion County
English
Marengo
Virginia unemployment rate rises to 4.9 percent in June
Virginia's unemployment rate climbs to 4.9 percent in mid June from 4.2 a month earlier, driven by summer job seekers and new graduates. The rise follows increased jobless claims and temporary layoffs, though the rate remains the lowest in five years for June. State officials note fewer summer openings than last year.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Employment Commission
Illiam Mezger
Ganon
Mezger
WEC
Prices and Inflation Compare 1946 to 1979 Outlook
A historical note on how prices and inflation differed from 1946 to 1979. It cites lettuce at 12 cents per head and milk at 16.7 cents a quart, while noting average production wages rose about sixfold since 1946.
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Merle Optus
Soeede
Setiecenesnes
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