Energy Crisis Grows Across Nation Amid Fuel Shortage
Nixon energy adviser John A. Love told Republican governors the fuel shortage could force Sunday gasoline closures as a possible measure. Interior Secretary Morton said $30 million in TV time will run during Thanksgiving games to stress the crisis. Love warned the problem is severe and will persist for years as Alaska pipeline work proceeds and new energy sources are developed.
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John A. Love
Nixon
Love
Republican Governors Association
Rogers C. B. Morton
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Alaska
Peacetime fuel problem prompts voluntary limits talks
Leaders Love and Morton argued oil shortages from the Middle East war require voluntary reductions before rationing. Morton cited fuel saving measures including slower driving, noting one gallon saved per week per vehicle could cut 350 barrels daily, while private comfort would suffer to maintain emergency services and keep industry running.
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Morton
United States
Gilligan seeks broad powers to confront energy crisis
Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan says he will urge the General Assembly to grant him broad emergency powers and $100,000 for a temporary energy staff. He wants authority to allocate scarce fuels, set highway speeds, and close schools to rapidly address the national energy crisis and reduce conflicting federal information.
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Columbus, Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Ohio General Assembly
Gilligan
Washington
Nixon apologizes to GOP governors over Watergate shadow
President Nixon told a closed session of the Republican Governors Association he will dispel the Watergate shadow and apologized for any trouble caused. Governor Winfield Dunn quoted Nixon saying he was sorry for adding to their burden during the winter meeting in Memphis.
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Memphis, Tenn
Nixon
Ernors
Tennessee
Winfield Dunn
Democratic Party
Dunn
ITT
Missouri
Christopher S. Bond
Orlando
Fla
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
Macon
Split on Independent Watergate Prosecutor in Senate Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee remains divided over bills to create an independent Watergate prosecutor. One proposal, backed by 55 senators, calls for appoin tment by the U.S. District Court. others favor presidential appointment with Senate confirmation and limited dismissal powers. The clash follows President Nixon's Oct. 20 firing of Archibald Cox.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
U.S. District Court
Nixon
Archibald Cox
Leon Jaworski
Houston, Tex
Robert H. Bork
Cox
Jaworski
Senate Panel Okays Social Security Hike
The Senate Finance Committee approved an 11 percent cost of living increase for about 30 million Social Security recipients. The bill would raise the wage base to 13,200 in 1974 and keep the 5.85 percent payroll tax split, with average retiree payments rising to 186 per month and couples to 310.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Full Senate Faces Saxbe Confirmation Question
The Senate Judiciary Committee referred the Saxbe bill to the floor without recommendation, allowing the full Senate to decide if William B. Saxbe can be Attorney General under a pay rollback. Nixon’s nomination remains stalled while the public disclosures and Watergate issues continue to unfold.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
William B. Saxbe
Senate
Saxbe
Nixon
Candidates’ Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Surging U S Prices Hit Eight-Tenths In October
Consumer prices moved up eight-tenths of a percent in October and 7.9 percent from a year ago the largest 12 month jump since Korea War start. Higher gasoline fuel oil clothing mortgage rates and health insurance drove the rise.
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Washington
Weather forecast brief for tonight through Friday
Variable cloudiness and chance of showers tonight. Lows in the mid 40s. Partly cloudy Thursday with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Fair and mild Friday. Details on page 10.
Lavelle Sees Metzenbaum Favorite For Saxbe Seat
Ohio Democratic Chairman William A. Lavelle says most Democrats would pick Howard Metzenbaum over John Glenn for the Saxbe seat if a vacancy exists. He notes gubernatorial appointment power and unresolved constitutional questions may affect any vacancy and awaits committee actions in early 1975.
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William A. Lavelle
Howard Metzenbaum
Cleveland
William B. Saxbe
John H. Glenn
Lavelle
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Saxbe
Senate
Metzenbaum
Glenn
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