Babysitter charged after boy dies and baby abducted in Nevada
North Las Vegas AP report details a teen babysitter Sharon Banchereau facing federal kidnapping charges after the 15 month old boy was abducted within 24 hours of his brother Timmie dying from viral pneumonia. The missing infant John Glenn Lawrence was last seen with the sitter guiding authorities toward Texas.
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Jobless Rate to 4.9 percent in December
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.9 percent in December, the second straight monthly increase, with declines in hours and full-time work reflected in the energy crisis. Government data show 1.8 million unemployed, 85.6 million employed, and notable rises in claims tied to fuel shortages.
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Closing Times for Classifieds Revised in Gazette
Classified advertising deadlines have been revised effective with the Tuesday January 8 edition. See the color advertisement on page 10 for the new schedule of deadlines.
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Second Woman from U.S. Held in London
Security police seized a second young American woman in London for questioning about arms smuggling and international terrorism. She is linked to Allison Thompson, 18, of Santa Barbara, held with two male associates. Thompson and the two men face conspiracy charges related to firearms.
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London
Extension of Deadline for Tapes Asked
Washington reports the White House sought to push the subpoena deadline for hundreds of documents and tapes to day’s end. Senate Watergate committee chief counsel Sam Dash indicated a likely rejection, noting Nixon associates cited West Coast time and that the panel would not begin releasing tapes voluntarily.
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Mexico to cap prices on staples to fight inflation
Mexico City AP reports the ministry of industry and commerce will set price ceilings on fourteen staple foods along with soap and detergents in a bid to curb rising inflation. The plan targets essential goods to ease consumer costs and stabilize markets.
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Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Daylight Time Begins Sunday Across Most States
President Nixon's energy program moves the nation to year round daylight time starting Sunday. Indiana and Hawaii exempted. Arizona Oregon and Kentucky seek exemptions. Some states may stay on standard time in winter. legislation could alter the plan by October 1975.
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Gas Explodes Dozens Of Buildings Damaged
Propane gas leaking from a tanker truck exploded in Holly Hill Florida damaging dozens of homes and buildings. The pre dawn blast sent a giant flame over a three block area as police evacuated residents and fire crews worked to control spot fires. Officials cited a fog like gas spread from the truck and possible ignition from a passing train or a home stove.
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Car pool push aims to cut gasoline use nationwide
Federal Highway Administrator Norbert Tiemann urged expanding car pools on NBC Today to cut fuel use. He proposed raising average passengers per car from 1.6 to 3.2, potentially saving 20 billion gallons yearly, and asked states to offer parking priority and pool lanes while mass transit remains a longer-term fix.
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Norbert Tiemann
Tiemann
Nebraska
Chuckle: A saver plans for government’s rainy day
A brief quip notes that a prudent person sets aside money to weather financial storms for the state. The joke centers on foresight and thrift as civic duty.
No Saturday Shutdown of Gas Stations
Federal Energy Office scrapped plans for Saturday gasoline station closings as a measure to curb use. Energy chief William Simon said the move is unnecessary and that Sunday closures, already urged at 225,000 stations, may become mandatory if Congress grants power. Officials cite high compliance and aim to avert rationing despite a 2.7 million barrel daily shortfall from the Arab oil cutoff.
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Federal Energy Office
Federal
William Simon
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Congress
Energy Office
Iowa to fund coal research program cost 5.5 million
Gov. Robert Ray asks the Iowa legislature to back a broad coal research and development plan funded from a 119 million treasury surplus. The 5.5 million program would buy land, build a mine and coal washing facilities, and sell mined product while aiming to meet environmental standards and secure Iowa’s energy needs for centuries.
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Robert Ray
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Ray
Treasury
Energy Crisis Forecast by U S Energy Chief Simon
Washington UPI William Simon, U S Energy Director, warned a 10 to 15 year energy drought. He said lifting the Arab oil embargo will not quickly ease shortages and that cheap energy era is over. New oil sources and power like solar and geothermal are needed, lasting a decade and beyond.
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UPI
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United States
Curb of Guard Pilot Drill Stirs Warning
Washington AP report says fuel pinch forces air national guard pilots defending US to fly only on direct scramble orders from NORAD. Proficiency flying in training and night operations banned when not on runway alert, risking edge for reserve pilots and national security. Calls grow to exempt air-defense pilots from the Dec 21 training flight ban as jet fuel redirection to commercial airlines continues.
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