Gasoline ration plan outlined with 32 35 gallon monthly average
The plan envisions coupons showing George Washington and one unit of gasoline. Drivers aged 18+ with licenses would receive a monthly $1 coupon block, tradable in a free market. Coupons cover 32 35 gallons monthly, vary by location and transit access, with coupons valid for 60 days and priced by supply and demand.
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington
George Washington
William E. Simon
Simon
Kissinger Says Soviets Ready to Help Middle East Settlement
Secretary Kissinger says the Soviet Union appears ready to cooperate for peace in the Middle East as Israel Egypt and Jordan move to a common base. He notes Gromyko met Eban and warns of no deal at the expense of traditional friends while signaling a cautious path toward 1974 arms talks. The Arab oil embargo is deemed increasingly inappropriate as the U S pursues a slow, arduous settlement effort.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Middle East
United States
U.S
Moscow
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Kissinger
Andrei A. Gromyko
Abba Eban
Ohio to issue photo driver licenses starting Jan 2
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will issue photo licenses beginning January 2. A total of 205 agencies will have the new camera units to expedite renewal photos in minutes. First licenses and duplicates still require Columbus central office verification before mailing.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State Department of Highway Safety
Ohio Bill Seeks 31 Cent Pay Raise for State Workers
Ohio Civil Service Employes Association drafted legislation to raise pay by 31 cents an hour. The measure would affect about 80 000 workers including state, state university, and county welfare staff.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Civil Service Employes Association
OCSEA
Fragmentary OCR News Item Crumbles into jumbled text
A damaged newspaper fragment shows unreadable lines with numbers and letters. The sliver of readable content hints at editorial notes and dates but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Weekend Shower Chance With Mild Lows
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with a chance of showers tonight and Saturday. Overnight lows dip to mid to upper 30s, while Saturday highs reach the 40s.
Hughes Indicted In Airline Purchase Stock Conspiracy
Las Vegas federal grand jury indicts Howard Hughes and three associates on nine counts for pressuring Air West directors to sell the airline by depressing stock value and threatening lawsuits. Hughes, abroad in the Bahamas, faces first-time criminal charges. An arraignment within two weeks is expected.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Bahamas
Richard Hannah
Los Angeles
Air West Airlines
London
Army Enlistment Rise Amid Recession Fears
Washington reports a December upturn in Army recruiting with November meeting targets for the first time since the draft ended. Officials study whether gains reflect long term all volunteer success or short term job market worries. Marine and Navy recruitment vary. combat arms remain undersubscribed despite bonuses.
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Washington
Army
Pentagon
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Energy Chief Orders Home Oil Heat Cut
Energy chief William E. Simon ordered a six degree cut in oil heated homes and put gasoline stations last in line for fuel starting Jan. 15. Home heating oil rules require thermostat reductions and make compliance a legal obligation with fines up to 5000 dollars for suppliers. Gas, electricity, and coal heat are excluded.
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Washington
William E. Simon
Simon
Federal Energy Office
Economic Rise Seen For 1974
Washington AP reports President Nixon's adviser foresees modest growth for 1974 with 1 to 2 percent real expansion. He pledges measures to support the economy if oil shortages or other factors threaten stability, including possible stimulative fiscal policy and sector-specific boosts such as housing, while inflation is expected to ease to about 4.5 percent later in the year. The piece notes a $85.7 million November trade surplus and a $765.9 million surplus for the first 11 months, aided by dollar devaluations.
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Washington
Nixon
Herbert Stein
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Stein
United States
U.S
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