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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
14
Drivers, unions, and law enforcement report mixed responses as truckers stage protests parking routes amid fuel costs and longer hours. Officials warn possible shutdowns on major arteries while many stops see sparse traffic and reduced business, reflecting uncertain impact on driver pay.
An Associated Press survey shows twenty states lowered daytime truck speed limits to 38 miles per hour on major roads to ease the energy crunch. The check of 60 states found daytime limits at 66 mph or below in seven others. several plan further reductions as legislatures convene. Truckers contest the cuts, arguing mileage pay and fuel use, while experts note efficiency hinges on transmission systems.
Fort Dodge attorney William J. Thatcher has been appointed a part time U S magistrate for Fort Dodge. Judges William Hanson and Edward J McManus named Thatcher to a four year term effective January 1 with an annual salary of 3100 and he replaces Francis Tierney.
Jed Testy, a former Hiawatha resident, died in a Phoenix house fire that destroyed her home. Sally Midding was in the house when the blaze broke out, and she was injured in the kitchen area. Mrs. Testy previously worked at Royal Blue grocery in Miawatha before moving to Phoenix five years ago. Survived by husband James, a married daughter Sherri, and several grandchildren. services will be at Bethany Chapel North in Phoenix, with arrangements by a local mortuary. The incident prompts officials to consider public safety concerns as processes to obtain licenses and courthouse actions continue.
Ambiguity over a government energy cut sparked by Arab oil exports shows a 700000 barrel daily drop in gasoline from a 0.8 percent production cut, with another 700000 already missing due to embargoes. Deputy director John Sarwhill says shortages could reach 1.4 million barrels daily by early 1974, raising total scarcity around 2 percent as demand rises.
Kissinger opened a tour with a five week speech in London urging Western Europe Japan and the United States to unite in a crash program to develop new energy sources and conserve existing supplies. He warned it could take five years to see real dividends and likened oil advantage to the Soviet space flight, urging Saudi and Arab nations to consider the broader gains from Western technology.
The article reports on Kis singer’s remarks criticizing the Arab Israeli conflict’s energy impact and urging an Energy Action Group. He notes the energy shortage stems from explosive growth in demand and inadequate supply, proposing a joint program within three months led by senior figures from Europe North America and Japan, with U.S. financial and intellectual support highlighted.
Walker services are planned for Hercles Davis, age 84, a former Walker bus driver who died Tuesday in Lil Fla. Born 1888 in Kou Ueky, he was married May 26 to Mary Leaven. Survived by his wife, services at 1:00 Monday at Murdoch's, Walker, with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Five men charged November 26 by a deputy sheriff after Walter Corvant ordered a check are scheduled to stand trial. The case involves Monte and related fraud provisions. Charged are Bavil D. Hook Burlington Alt A Solberg Mason City Rayle mond R. Newmeyer Sunrise Trailer court Norbert C Hanl5.
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The Gazette reports a statewide venereal disease testing program with $100,000 yearly federal funds. Howard notes previous mailed tests were inadequate and now samples will be transported to a central lab the same day. The effort covers Des Moines Watertown Davenport Mason City Iowa City and Sioux City.
A court district handed Brad Gordon and Gary R. Marti suspended sentences and probation for drug and alcohol charges. Murth Neve beat received a partial sentence on related counts. Lordi got a one year suspended term with probation for LSD possession. A 20 year old originally charged with possession and delivery to an undercover agent faced changes in sentencing. Hodge Gatley received leniency due to county attorney recommendation. Marcher was fined $5000 and ordered to complete a prescribed course for driving offenses. The case also covered a second offense drunken driving with license revocation.
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