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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
1
A gasoline tanker crashed on Highway 33 near Athens Ohio early Monday tipping two tankers and causing a fire. The driver identified as Marion W Orr sustained injuries and was reported at the scene. Fire crews worked to control the blaze as traffic backed up along the route.
Voters in Israel head to the polls as Prime Minister Golda Meir confronts a divided Labor and Likud split over security and peace policy. Polls show ongoing debates over Arab borders, the Suez front, and potential coalition changes after heavy wartime losses.
London reports a severe coal shortfall forcing Britain toward a three day work week. Ministers warn of widespread economic disruption, with non essential businesses limited to electricity three days weekly. Miners demand higher pay, negoti facilitators seek compromise.
President Nixon signed a batch of measures including stockpile and flood insurance legislation. The actions expand federal relief tools, authorize continued Veterans Administration education benefits, and redirect metal stockpile sales to curb prices while stressing national security considerations.
William Simon announced a plan to reimburse dealers for reduced sales and raise the fuel price by up to 24 cents per gallon under Phase IV rules. He said the move aims to ease shortages, with enforcement against willful violators and investigations into stockpiling by refiners, importers, and wholesalers across several states.
The Federal Power Commission authorized the rapid import of a huge quantity of natural gas from Mguria after a court hearing. The action was framed as addressing a national energy emergency and aimed to avert a landmark energy crisis.
Early New Year fill up panic as stations run dry nationwide. AAA reports many stations closed or near empty. New York City police curb traffic amid dwindling gas. Motorists scramble for gasoline as shortages spread, with some stations still open but selling limited fuel.
The article describes varied New Year festivities from New York's Times Square to New Orleans Sugar Bowl Eve events, noting subdued celebrations in some cities. It mentions military observances in Buenos Aires and public gatherings in Europe, with references to crowds, fireworks, and planned ceremonies and traditions.
Linn County judge orders the grand jury to investigate alleged indictable offenses by members of the Coday Rapids police department. The January February session begins January 7 with detectives questioned under oath during a six day inquiry into alleged corruption and police misconduct.
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