18 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1973
Page
1
A long question and answer page covers state tax exemptions for veterans, cemetery visitation laws, VA headstones, social security and housing assistance, public notices, and local civic questions. The AP News item reports Nixon defending himself amid a late night press conference on Watergate and energy policy.
A Library of Congress study for Congress predicts winter oil shortages could reach 35 percent, equating to about 6.1 million barrels per day, with total U S consumption near 17 million bpd. The report, released by Rep Aspin, contrasts with Sen Jackson's 13 to 24 percent estimates and notes an unusually cold winter and continued Arab oil embargo as key factors. It also reports on King Faisal's stance, safety reminders from the CPSC about hoarding hazards, and proposed powers for the president to curb imports and ration fuels.
In Athens a curfew is imposed as street clashes between soldiers and students leave five dead and hundreds injured. Protests spread from the Athens Polytechnic into major avenues as buses are smashed and fires burn while President Papadopoulos vows to restore order and democracy.
Lexington worker David Gilliam rides a 2 year old pony to work using corn rosebush trimmings sausage sandwiches and grass as fuel in a humorous take on the energy crunch. Nevada brothel operator Joe Conforte jokes about lowering temperatures wearing nightgowns to save energy while a Little Rock driver blasts a rear window sign about exemptions.
A 21 year old Pulaski man Ricky Collins died on arrival at Welch hospital after a single vehicle crash on U S Route 52 just north of Welch McDowell County He was alone and lost control crashing into the mountain face. In a separate Wyoming County accident 17 year old John Maynard died as a passenger in a collision on West Virginia Route 16 near Pineville.
The Telegraph highlights new construction and upgraded utilities signaling a thriving economy and a bright city future. It notes wartime gasoline rationing aided black market openings and mentions Israel’s Suez land bridge work along with FAA weather reviews at Mercer Airport. Senator Byrd faces opposition to MESA strip mining plan. A lighthearted turkey price quip closes the issue.
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