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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1973

Page

1

Ohio gas stations plan to defy 10 gallon limit and Sunday closings

Ohio dealers vow to ignore President Nixon's request to limit sales and close Sundays. A Columbus survey shows most stations reopening Sundays after weeks of closures. Dealers say voluntary limits hurt business and customers will simply go elsewhere. Some plant managers foresee enforcement challenges.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Nixon Columbus Jerry Imes Central Ohio Gasoline Dealers Association Imes Greater Ben Tobin Don Tasse Texaco Rocky River Tasse

Nixon veto threat shadows energy bill debate

President Nixon may veto an emergency energy bill as it faces three final congressional hurdles. A 10 gallon weekly limit on gasoline could become mandatory if Congress authorizes conservation measures. Officials say a decision on gas rationing will come by New Year’s Day.

Washington Nixon Senate House Senate House White House Congress William E. Simon Simon

GM Initiates Recall on 780000 1974 Vehicles

General Motors recalls over 780000 1974 model cars and trucks due to front suspension defects that may cause steering pull. Most intermediate and large autos built before late October are affected, along with Chevrolet El Camino and GMC Sprint pickups.

Detroit General Motors

Power Struggle Grows in China After Mao’s Death Looms

U S intelligence reports indicate a developing military civilian clash in mainland China. Tensions are centered on factional maneuvering for dominance should Mao Tse-tung die. Mao, the Chinese Communist Party chief, is nearing 80.

Washington China U. S Mao Tse-tung Mao Communist Party

Bodies Of 27 Sailors Found From Oriental Monarch

The Canadian Search and Rescue Headquarters said 27 crewmen perished when the freighter Oriental Monarch sank. The bodies were recovered 15 miles east of the wreck site, with 13 crewmen still missing as the search continued.

Victoria B. C

Weather Forecast Ice and Cold Weekend Ahead

Partly cloudy and cold tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight between 10 and 15 degrees. Saturday highs in the 20s. Details on Page 3.

Peace Parley Opens With Kissinger Plea

The Geneva Arab Israeli peace conference opened with Henry Kissinger urging a fresh start and hope for the future. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko warned of possible flare ups as Israel and Egypt faced deadlocks over 1967 borders and East Jerusalem.

Geneva Switzerland Henry A Kissinger Kissinger Andrei A Gromyko Israel Middle East Gromyko Egypt Romania Algeria Tunisia Europe Ismail Fahmy Arab East Jerusalem East Jerusalem Jordan Abba Ban United Nations Kurt Waldheim Council Syria United States Soviet Union Palace of Nations Suez Henry A. Kissinger Andrei A. Gromyko

Social Security Boost Assured as Congress Halts Session

Conferees ended the session deadlock on Social Security and energy bills, largely assuring an 11 percent increase next year for about 30 million beneficiaries. The plan includes a 7 percent March boost and a 4 percent June increase with tax funding, while the energy bill faced a presidential veto threat.

Washington Congress Senate House Senate House

Winter arrives as storms flood regions from Southeast to Northeast

A volatile weather pattern ushers in winter with snow and freezing temps in the Southeast and heavy rains plus flash flood warnings in the Northeast. New England and New York rivers rise quickly after nearly 2 inches of rain, while the Midwest digs out from a major storm with icy roads and accidents.

Associated Press New England New York Connecticut Midwest Georgia Lousiana Mississippi Alabama Carolinas St. Louis New Jersey

Franco Falls Ill as Carrero Blanco Is Buried

Franco, ill with a mild flu, declines to attend Premier Carrero Blanco's funeral as Vice President Ford represents Spain at the ceremony. Authorities warn of a crackdown on opposition after the assassination, amid police searches for suspects and disputed claims of ETA involvement.

Emilio Moya Associated Press Madrid Spain Francisco Franco Luis Carrero Blanco Cifra Franco Gerald R. Ford Nixon el Pardo Palace Adm Carrero Blanco Europa Press Yguard Bordeaux France ETA Adm. Carrera Blanco Mass

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