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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1973
Page
1
In Austin Texas 14 month old Robert Maciel Jr and his dog Godfrey a friendly St Bernard feature in a lighthearted note amid planned Sunday gasoline station shutdowns and rumored rationing. The story highlights everyday resilience and companionship during uncertain times.
Governor Linwood Holton declared a fuel crisis emergency in Virginia and ordered a 55 mph limit for all vehicles effective immediately. Enforcement begins after new signs go up on interstates and arterial highways with completion expected by Wednesday. The change replaces 70 mph on interstates and 60 mph on most arterials. Nixon calls energy crisis temporary and urges self sufficiency while preserving global role.
Gov Arch Moore prepared a news conference to outline crisis steps aligned with President Nixon energy proposals. Aides said no comment on a 50 mph highway speed limit, while Virginia's governor announced 55 mph limits and a plan for uniform nationwide reductions. House leaders discuss authorizing temporary speed limit powers, possible in the 1974 session.
Rose Mary Woods testified she accidentally pressed the record button while handling the June 20 1972 White House tape and did not confirm erasing any content. Prosecutors noted the erased portion could hide Watergate discussion and debated whether the gap was an edit or an erasure.
Penn Central seeks reduced tax value for its property in Kanawha Circuit Court calling $7.4 million assessment excessive. Nation's Thanksgiving road toll hits 543 with NSC forecasts higher deaths. President Nixon vows to release relevant income tax returns later this week after discussions with senators. Sacramento committee moves to jail Exxon Mobil Texaco executives for records and pricing questions. West Virginia Supreme Court schedules hearing over alleged confinement in mental hospitals for nine patients. National Weather Service issues flash flood watch for 16 West Virginia counties lasting until Tuesday morning.
Congress moved Ford toward confirmation as vice president after the House Judiciary Committee finished hearings and the Senate began floor debate. The Senate plans a Tuesday vote and the House aims to finalize by December 6 with expected overwhelming approval. Nixon nominated Ford on October 12 to succeed Spiro Agnew.
Nixon plans to draft 250 oil industry executives for emergency energy posts, seeking congressional exemptions to avoid conflict of interest and antitrust issues. Interior officials warn timelines are uncertain as they weigh how and when these executives will join government roles under the Emergency Petroleum and Gas Administration plan.
Palestinian guerrillas hijacked a Dutch jumbo jet and began freeing 247 passengers in Malta after talks led by Prime Minister Dom Mintoff. The half-full fuel plan and hostage swap involved an Egyptian diplomat and a KLM official, with negotiations lasting hours as the plane waited for fuel and safe disembarkation. The flight originated over Iraq and stopped in Valletta before proceeding.
L G John Underwood's bid to unseat Sheriff Jack Scott ended with Circuit Court Judge Howard Jarrett ordering Mercer County Clerk Wilson Harvey to destroy about 23 000 ballots held since November 1972. The action followed a State Supreme Court of Appeals denial of Underwood's appeal and previous rulings on the election contest.
Huntington dealers split over fuel crisis impact. Corky Black of Superior Cadillac-Oldsmobile cites a safety study favoring large cars but reports Cadillac sales stay strong. VW and Toyota dealers meanwhile push that gas concerns boost small car demand while others doubt the ad’s effect.
Albert DeSalvo, who claimed to be the Boston Strangler, was found stabbed to death in his Walpole State Prison cell. Authorities named an inmate as a suspect but provided few details. DeSalvo, 42, had long claimed to kill 13 women in the early 1960s but was never convicted.
Virginia Lt. Governor Henry Howell conceded defeat to Mills Godwin in the November election, signaling a possible future run for governor. He urged fairer campaigns, promised a formal report of irregularities to election boards, and pushed for a strengthened Fair Campaign Practices Act while denying any successful path to a recount.
British film star Laurence Harvey, known for versatile roles and stylish screen presence, died in London at age 45 after an 18 month cancer fight. Born in Lithuania and raised in South Africa, he rose from stock companies to major fame with Room at the Top.
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