Carter Likely Wins Much of Energy Plan As Congress Acts
Washington AP reports a House Commerce Committee moves to approve a mobilization board to speed high priority energy projects. President Carter says the board should constrain decisions to prompt construction while respecting state laws. Senate Chief Henry Jackson notes Carter will get most of his requests.
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Fair Tax Amendment Still Alive in Virginia
Del Vance Wilkins of Lynchburg urged a Winchester Lions Club on a Fair Tax Amendment to Virginia’s constitution, aiming to limit state spending to a percentage of residents personal income. He outlined a three-year rolling average limit, noted potential overrides in emergencies, and said he will keep pushing the measure through January elections. Boston reports David Kennedy, 24, son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, has been admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital, with hospital officials declining to confirm details.
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Frederic Threatens Gulf Coast With 130 MPH Winds
Hurricane Frederic, labeled extremely dangerous, advances toward the Gulf Coast with 130 mph winds. About 170000 people in four states ordered to evacuate, including 100000 along Mississippi shores and 70000 in Alabama. Shelters established, National Guard deployed, and oilfield workers pull from rigs as two fatalities and a missing person are reported.
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Massive South Pacific quake tallies 8.0. no injuries reported
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific at 2:30 p.m. local time with no immediate land damage or casualties reported. USGS and Honolulu tsunami center logged the event, noting it as the strongest since a 1977 quake west of New Guinea.
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Lufthansa Jet Hijacked to Cologne Demands Meet with Schmidt
A Lufthansa Boeing 727 carrying 121 passengers was hijacked en route from Frankfurt to Cologne. Two hijackers insisted on a direct line to Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and the press. Bonn and Düsseldorf authorities prepared for action as security teams remained in contact with the cockpit.
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Conference In Trouble In London Over Zimbabwe Talks
A high ranking source warns the Zimbabwe Rhodesia conference faces serious risk if guerrilla leaders insist on sacking Prime Minister Abel Muzorewa and push for a transitional government and guerrilla dominated army. Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe demand a transitional authority, threatening progress on constitutional issues as the talks enter their third day.
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Winchester council approves $3000 aid for unemployed
The Star Success page reports Winchester City Council last night approved a $3,000 allocation to support a program helping hard core unemployed. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but action focused on local workforce aid.
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