Carter Seeks Global Action to Cut Oil Costs and Boost Supplies
President Carter travels to Tokyo for a Seven Nation economic summit and urges industrial democracies led by the United States to raise oil production and curb imports. He warns of a global energy shortage with a 35 percent rise in OPEC prices and calls for coal solar and synthetic fuels to lessen dependence on oil.
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Odd-Even Gas Rationing Fails to Clear Long Lines
Rationing programs did not ease fuel lines as millions faced choosing to stay home or seek fuel. Long queues stretched up to 24 miles in the New York area, with an average line of 64 cars. Traffic officials warn many stations were closed, and governors and agencies weigh further limits.
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Costa Rica Invaders Repulsed as Somoza Regime Presses Managua
In Managua the national guard says it repelled two Costa Rican rebel incursions and sent artillery into Sandinista areas. The OAS meets in Washington seeking a peace path as Somoza faces calls to step aside. battled districts see heavy fighting across several barrios. Refugee centers report 132,000 pounds of food and over 1,500 injuries treated in three weeks.
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Millions in crop danger as trucker strike widens
The nationwide trucker strike escalates with crops valued at up to 40 million dollars at risk in North Carolina as two drivers are shot or injured. Governors defer action while Missouri deploys National Guard to safeguard fuel and deliveries. President Carter suspends a diesel fuel rule to aid independent truckers.
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Virginia Police Ordered to Escort Perishable Goods Convoys
Virginia State Police were ordered to escort convoys hauling perishable goods amid fuel and supply disruptions. Governor Dalton cited threats and violence against drivers, urging protection to prevent shortages as state meat packing and livestock movement slow and supermarket shelves risk emptying.
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Trailways Bus Driver Slain Near Richmond on I-95
A Trailways bus driver, J. B. Pridgen, was stabbed to death on Interstate 95 near Richmond after ordering a passenger to calm down. The assailant fled, was struck by a Camaro in the southbound lane, and died at the scene. Passengers were moved to another bus as police pursued leads.
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