Nixon gas rationing bill moves to House floor next week
The House Commerce Committee approved an emergency energy bill that would grant the president authority to order gasoline rationing and create a Federal Energy Administration. Senate passage of a $20 billion energy self sufficiency bill awaits House action amid a looming conference.
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Kissinger Heads to Europe for NATO Talks and Middle East Swing
Secretary of State Kissinger departed Andrews Air Force Base for Brussels with plans to consult with NATO ministers and reflect a cooperative stance. He will travel to the Middle East for the Geneva peace conference opening on December 18, meeting Sadat Meir and leaders from Syria Jordan and Lebanon before a London speech December 12. An authoritative source noted 100 security agents will accompany him.
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Fire in Japan damages Matsushita plant worth 7 million
A two hour blaze in Osaka damaged a Matsushita company complex causing seven million dollars of damage. The fire destroyed a warehouse and a factory at the western Japan site, police said.
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Ford rejects Nixon as GOP liability after Watergate
Vice President Ford defended Nixon at a Friday news conference hours after his oath. He said Nixon is not a political liability and expects no impeachment. Ford noted Nixon will reveal finances and ITT milk fund handling this month and believes he will be exonerated.
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Energy crisis on agenda for Minnesota lawmakers mini-session
Minnesota lawmakers meet at the Capitol for a six day mini-session to prep for the 1974 session. The energy crisis dominates plans with a bill to create a state Division of Energy in the Public Service Commission and a Senate counterpart that evening. The Senate panel will also hear a bill to relax the 175 day school year due to fuel shortages. School boards leader William Wettergren cites limited fuel and bus reliance as major concerns. Extracurriculars will be suspended over Christmas to save fuel.
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Mondale to Speak at Public Event in High Rise
Caretaker John Hoffman helps clean the community room as residents prepare to host Sen. Walter Mondale. The high rise will be open for public inspection from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday, with Mondale expected to speak. Herald photo by John Enright.
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Skylab 3 gyroscope raises concern as mission risks rise
Mission Control monitors a failing gyroscope on Skylab 3 with one gyro already out. If a second gyroscope fails, the mission could be shortened by weeks, said Flight Director Neil Hutchinson, signaling growing concern but not alarm.
NATO predicts surge in Soviet weapon spending 1974–76
NATO experts forecast a significant rise in Soviet military spending on new weapons. The report, issued as 13 NATO defense ministers closed their two day meeting Friday, projects upgrades to Moscow's arsenal between 1974 and 1976.
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Egypt to attend Geneva peace talks with three guiding principles
Egyptian deputy premier Abdel Kader Hatem announced three principles for the Geneva conference in a parliament statement. Egypt will resist Israeli procrastination, demand withdrawal from occupied Arab lands and Palestinian rights, and view Palestinian participation as legalizing their entity, while ready to cooperate with the UN despite cease-fire stalemates.
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Three St Olaf Hospital trustees reelected to board
Dean Fossey and Richard Taber were chosen for one year terms and Raymond B. Ondoy for a three year term by the hospital association members. The vote fills unexpired terms of Gordon Stroub and L H Williams and the vacant seat of R C Alderson. Alderson received a plaque for 19 years of service and Williams for 35 years of service.
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Nixon to Meet Fitzsimmons Over Truckers Blockade
A truckers protest slowed traffic on Interstate 80 near Lamar Pennsylvania and the Ohio Turnpike near Toledo but rallies eased after concessions. Ford group ICC agreed to speed up rate change notices and shorten the notification period, while Nixon prepared to meet with Frank Fitzsimmons on fuel limits price gouging and speed limits.
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Overland Park, Kan
Overdrive Magazine
Turnbull to seek 2nd Dist. seat again
Charles Turnbull of St. Peter will seek the DFL nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District to challenge incumbent Rep. Ander Nelson, R-Minn. He won 43 percent against Nelson in 1972 and will announce his candidacy at a Shakopee news conference. He serves as program director of the Minnesota Valley Social Adaptation Center in St. Peter.
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St. Peter
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R-Minn
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