Alabama Trucker Shot as Nationwide Protest Flares
An Alabama trucker, Robert Tate of Birmingham, was shot and killed beside his disabled tractor-trailer on U S 72 near Tuscumbia as a nationwide trucker protest escalates. The violence prompts state guards, escorts, and gas deliveries safeguards across several states, with officials reporting stalled deliveries and idle drivers amid the two week old protest.
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Alabama
Roa
Robert Tate
Birmingham
U.S. 72
Tuscumbia
Tate
New Soldiers Are Rated Differently
At Fort Hood Texas a trainer and veteran sergeants compare the all volunteer Army to earlier draft era forces. They cite improved discipline and motivation yet note equipment shortages and higher dropout concerns.
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Texas
George T. Jones
Congress
Defense Department
Fort Hood
Odd Even Rationing Spreads Across Eastern States
Gasoline rationing moves into New York and Connecticut with midnight start in New Jersey as eastern states confront the 1979 energy crisis. Rhode Island eyes $5 small car and $7 large model minimums to curb topping off while Maryland and D C mull odd even sales amid long lines. Governor Carey extends rules if needed and stations expect weekend openings.
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Associated Press
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Energy
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Maryland
Washington D.C
Virginia
Kathy Godzik
Automobile Club of Maryland
Pennyslvania
Georgia
New York City
Hugh Carey
Gasoline Rationing Spreads Across States
Long Island gas retailers complain of heavy regulation while Gov. Ella Grasso imposes odd-even rationing in Connecticut amid a 20 percent supply shortfall. New Jersey begins rationing on the Garden State Parkway as Texas plans statewide limits and Montana asks papers to publish station hours. Florida weighs controls on top offs to curb nonessential purchases.
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Russell Murray
Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association
New Jersey
Garden State Parkway
East
Texas
Montana
Thomas Judge
Florida
Severe storm outbreak hits northern Plains with deaths
The National Weather Service in Kansas City called the outbreak the most severe this time of year in the northern Plains. Northern Tornadoes, heavy rain and hail damaged power lines and aircraft. Two people were killed Tuesday and several others injured.
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Associated Press
Upper Midwest
Smoae
National Weather Service
Kansas
Cit Co
Northern Plains
Plains Hit by Storms Across the Plains and Midwest
Nebraska bore the worst of a Tuesday storm system with winds up to 90 mph and a 140 mile stretch from the Kansas border to the South Dakota line. Tornadoes caused major damage in Watertown South Carolina and multiple states reported damage or injuries. In Oakdale Nebraska two men were killed in a farm shed, while Omaha saw a 60 mph gust collapse a house under construction.
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Roy Smith
Alabama
Utah
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota Line
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Watertown
S.C
Antelope County
Randy Schwarting
Clarence Strahm
Oakdale
Omaha
Tilden
Neb
Toughened Tax Bill Heads to House Action
The windfall profits tax on oil, cleared by the House Ways and Means Committee and headed for full House action, would raise about $27.8 billion 1980 to 1984 and keep 17 to 23 cents of each dollar oil companies gain from price controls. It faces Senate challenges from Sen. Long and would fund an energy trust with projects for mass transit and alternatives.
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Washington
Carter
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Toby Moffett
Dconn
House Energy
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Ways and Means
Carter Administration
Frederick County School Board Vote Tonight in Play for New Member
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors weighs the nomination of William Zirkle from Gainesboro District for the school board. Votes seem likely from Fish and Stiles, with possible Democrat support, while Koontz and Malcolm may be excluded by court action. The judicial motion questions conflicts of interest due to voting roles. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the board room.
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Star
Frederick
Coleman
Smith
Costello
Koontz
Malcolm
Frederick County
Robert K. Woltz
Gove
Sc Board
Attorney General
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors
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