Castro Faltering in Angola and East German Help Sought
Washington reports Castro seeks a Communist partner to reduce Angola commitments. He lobbies East Germany for aid to prop up Neto’s Soviet backed government as Cuba sinks deeper into a costly stalemate and Moscow subsidies to Havana rise. Carter era policymakers see little concern over the strategic impact.
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Washington
Fidel Castro
Angola
East Germany
Castro
Cuba
Lucas Savimbi
Agostinho Neto
Neto
Africa Corps
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Carter
State Department
Richard Moose
Moose
U.S
Moscow
Africa
Raoul
Zaire
Payoff at Sea Heats Up Over Cargo Preference Bill in Congress
House moves to consider H R 1037 requiring 9.5 percent of imported oil to be carried on U S ships. Backing from Seafarers' International Union and National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Organization, with $888 491 in 1976 campaign support for Carter. Critics cite higher US union wages and $610 million annual fuel cost, warning of protectionism and treaty violations.
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House of Representatives
United States
Seafarers’ International Union of North America
National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Organization
Carter
Treasury
State Department
U.S
General Accounting Office
Nuclear Debate Shapes Virginia General Assembly Clash
A split Over nuclear energy pits supporters against opponents amid Virginia politics. Deliberations in Richmond focus on halting new plants, spent fuel storage, and safety while federal policy debates in Washington raise questions about licensing and state control. Virginia’s Surry and North Anna projects highlight storage and fault concerns.
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General Assembly
Washington
Carter
Council On Environmental Quality
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Electric and Power Co
Surry
North Anna
Paying the Nuclear Piper and Sunlight's Secret Threat
The piece argues U S uranium reserves could fuel 117 large nuclear plants, yet federal policy heavily favors nuclear over solar and geothermal. It cites budget disparities, liability limits, and cost concerns while noting public opposition, waste disposal issues, and potential solar advantages for jobs and safety.
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Times News Service
New York
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
House
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Energy Resources and Development Administration
Ford
Carter
General Accounting Office
Energy debates and limits shape Carter energy bill
James Reston reports two Senate debates on future natural gas price and national independence. Schlesinger warns the public underestimates limits while lobbies polarize support for the president’s complex energy bill amid a stronger, more independent Senate after Watergate.
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Times News
Washington
Senate
America
Carter
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Tax credit proposed to aid middle class in private schooling
Congress backs a plan to give taxpayers a credit equal to half of tuition costs up to 500 dollars per student to support private schools and colleges. Moynihan and Packwood argue it helps middle income families and preserves schools facing enrollment declines amid rising tuition.
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Washington
Congress
Bob Packwood
Oregon Republican
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
New York Democrat
Moynihan
Packwood
Sen. Moynihan
Carter
Joseph Califano
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Winchester Evening Suir
Kent St
Winchester
Federal Power Commission
National Economic Research Associates
California
Iowa
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The
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United States Press Inc
American Council On Education
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