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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1973

Page

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Stand-by gasoline rationing system announced by federal official

Federal Energy Chief William L. Simon announced a stand-by gasoline rationing plan with a 32 to 35 gallon monthly basic ration. Coupons would be printed for a possible three month supply and distributed to licensed drivers over 18. The program could begin March 1 if needed and adjusts by region. Prices are expected to rise due to Arab oil embargo effects.

Washington Federal Energy William L. Simon Simon Bureau of Engraving and Printing House Gerald L. Warren

Nixon takes secret cross country flight to Western White House

President Nixon flies unannounced on United Flight 5 from Washington to Los Angeles en route to San Clemente. He mingles with passengers and signs autographs while Secret Service agents accompany him. Officials say the trip set an example during the energy crisis and was kept secret for security.

San Clemente Calif Nixon United Air Lines Washington Dulles International Airport Secret Service Los Angeles White House Gerald Warren Warren Merle Fleming Tulsa Okla Pat Julie Gilkey Fairfax University of Oregon

Anderson reveals personal and political finances

Gov. Wendell Anderson disclosed his finances listing a net worth of about 41 985 with 42 10 in assets, and a donor list of 1043 contributors totaling 249 654 for his political expense fund. The 44 page listing covers Jan 1 1971 to Nov 30 this year, includes unions, doctors, lawyers and several lobbyists, with the largest gift from IMPACE at 2000.

ST. Paul, Minn Wendell Anderson Anderson DFL Impace Minnesota Education Association Dairy Committee For Thorough TAPE Mary St. Paul Rudy Perpich Perpich

Gypsum firms indicted for price fixing

Six largest gypsum board manufacturers were indicted by a federal grand jury on price fixing charges. Wisconsin to begin enforcement of a 55 mph speed limit to save gas as fuel shortages bite. Health board reverses a $33 million U Minnesota Hospitals clinic project approval. US farm food costs rise in November, while farm prices fall. REA approves a $4.67 million loan to United Power Association of Elk River Minnesota.

Washington Wisconsin Sun Madison Wis Patrick J. Lucey ST. Paul REA Elk River Power Loan Associated Press Rural Electrification Administration United Power Association Elk River Minn Mark Andrews R-N.d

False fire cry fatal to girl in crowded theater

A man shouted fire in a packed Malolos cinema twenty miles north of Manila on Christmas Day causing a stampede that killed a 15 year old girl and injured about 50 others. Police believe no fire existed and the prankster fled the scene. The Times Journal reported the incident.

Manila Philippines Times Journal Malolos

Carbon monoxide claim claims two teens in Harmony garage

A.Minnesota sheriff reports two teenagers Douglas Erickson 18 of Lanesboro and Janell Harland 17 of Harmony died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a car left running in the Harland garage. Leroy Harland found the bodies early this morning after the vehicle had been running with the garage door closed for about five to six hours.

Harmony Minn Fillmore County Carl Fann Douglas A. Erickson Lanesboro Janell Harland Harland Miss Harland Leroy Fann

Israeli Chief of Staff says no quick withdrawal from Suez

The Israeli chief of staff warned there is little chance of a withdrawal agreement before mid January or early February as Geneva talks resume. Lt Gen Elazar said preparatory discussions only aimed at disengagement, with negotiations led by Finland's Gen Siilasvuo and Israeli and Egyptian delegates. Egypt signaled tightening forces while Israel may demand a six mile pullback and no Egyptian troop advance on the east side.

Tel Aviv Israel Suez Canal David Elazar West Bank Canal Geneva Ensio Siilasvuo Finland Cairo-Suez Road Egypt Taha el-Magdoob Col Ahmed Fouad Howaidi Mordechai Gur Jerusalem Ahmed Ismail

Nixon saves fuel by using common route on California trip

President Nixon's flight to California on a commercial airliner saved up to 10,000 gallons of fuel for his primary jet. White House figures show Spirit of 76 uses 9,000 to 10,000 gallons per one way and backup planes were not used. Nixon paid his own way for first class seats. government paid for nine others and coaches for 13 more.

Washington Nixon California White House Spirit of 76 Los Angeles International Airport San Clemente Calif Pat Tricia Nixon Cox Federal Treasury

Governor’s fund list includes sports figures and judges

Gov Wendell Anderson’s contribution list names Walter Bush Jack Gordon Barry Gibbs and others from sports, universities and business. It also lists L L Dusbury M Wayne Field Vern Gagne Joseph Summers John Todd Lawrence Yetka and Harold Kalina among appointees and lobbyists. None of the judges reportedly contributed after appointment.

ST. Paul, Minn Wendell Anderson Walter Bush Minnesota North Stars Jack Gordon Barry Gibbs North Stars Charles Mencel Dick Meredith University of Minnesota L. L. Dusbury Minnesota House Burlington Northern Railroad M. Wayne Field Edina Vern Gagne Walter Heller Duluth Jeno Paulucci Joe Robbie Miami Dolphins Percy Ross Robert Short Minneapolis John Todd Lawrence Yetka Supreme Court Joseph Summers St. Paul

Schedule of Pages Editorial 4 Area News 8 VS Market 5 Sports 9 Society 6 Comic TV 11 Classified 12 13

Newspaper page index lists sections Editorial Area News Sports Society Comics TV and Classifieds with page numbers for quick navigation. It shows a typical layout indicating where to find current features columns and notices.

Society Comic-Tv

Four day holiday toll hits twenty two year low

Traffic deaths over the Christmas weekend reached 520, the lowest four day toll since 1951. The National Safety Council had projected 550 to 650 deaths from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Tuesday. AP samplings show many service stations closed and holiday traffic unusually light. Last year the three day weekend tallied 656 deaths.

Associated Press National Safety Council Council

Truckers Strike Looks Likely On January thirtieth one

A spokesman for a trucking publication says a nationwide strike on January 31 is 9 percent certain. Jim Drinkhall of Overdrive told reporters that unless the government meets three of four major demands before the date about 300000 truckers would quit their rigs.

Los Angeles Jim Drinkhall Overdrive Newsmen

Lost Dog Reunited After Classified Lost and Found Ad

Advertised as a lost and found notice for a male AN and black Yorkshire Terrier with a green collar. Reward offered. contact 433-8851. Ad ran two days and was scheduled to run six days in the newspaper.

Lost and Found Call

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