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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1974

Page

2

Fuel Allocations Go into Effect Nationwide

The federal government begins applying a petroleum allocation system with fuel oil and gas rationing. Home heating rules cut thermostat settings, service stations receive less gasoline, airlines face reduced schedules, and essential services get priority. Hardship exemptions allow individual adjustment as regulators outline the nationwide rationing plan.

Wasiington Federal Energy Office Sawhill PEO

Bus Plunges in Canal Drowns Nines. 19 Die

A bus plunged into an irrigation canal at a rural intersection killing 19 and injuring 25 to 30. The tragedy occurred near Blythe California as workers and passengers attempted to escape to safety, with authorities investigating the cause and identifying the victims among farm laborers and bystanders.

Blythe Calif Harkness

Heating Oil Prices Jump Amid Shortage and Price Forecasts

Oil dealers in Chicago report a sharp rise in heating oil with a six week increase near 60 percent. Domestic oil may average around 24 cents a gallon while foreign oil could reach about 40 cents per gallon. Industry spokesmen warn prices could rise further, possibly doubling winter heating costs for some households depending on supplier.

Fuel Oil Institute Chicago Wayne Parlhuit Chicago Oil Meat, Marketers Assn

Egypts Kissinger Sees Moderated Egyptian Plan

Secretary of State Kissinger met with Israeli leaders and Egypt’s officials to discuss Cairo’s counter proposals for withdrawing troops from the Suez Canal area. He said he found constructive aspects in the plan and noted the talks were warm and useful as US diplomacy seeks to narrow gaps. Gasoline and heating oil price shifts loom as imports rise.

Jerusalem State Kissinger Olli Egypt Institute U.S Dat Suez Canal En Thangs Swithdrawal Canal Kissinger Aswah Amar Sadat

Surprise Iowa plan calls to repeal food sales tax

Gov Robert Ray unveiled a 44 point program proposing to eliminate the 3 percent sales tax on groceries and prescription drugs saving Iowans about 31 million annually. He also urged a 65 percent cost of living raise for public workers and other fiscal moves to use a projected 144.2 million balance without raising new taxes.

Des Moines Robert Kay Joan Orr Grivweil Whis Ray School Foundation Treasury

Induced Uproar as Indonesians Clash Over Tanaka Visit

Indonesian troops dispersed protesters outside President Suharto’s Freedani palace while Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka visited. Dozens of cars were damaged as students clashed with security forces. reports cite injuries and at least one death. Tanaka urged a new office for overseas business guidance as protests spread about economic imperialism.

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Experts Link Tape Gap to Multiple Erasures in Watergate Tapes

Technical experts testified that the 16 minute gap on a Watergate tape results from erasing and re recording at least five separate segments. They ruled out a single continuous operation and stated recovery of the missing speech is not possible by known methods. An afternoon hearing was set to hear more testimony.

Gazelle Wasilington Ah Sitica Siteca Nixon Rose Mary Woods Hr, Taldeman Woous Shand Mit

Ford Blasts AFL-CIO in Nixon Impeachment Debate

Vice President Ford told American Farm Bureau delegates in Atlantic City that the AFL-CIO and other activist groups aim to oust Nixon and deny his policies. He warned of a broader anti Nixont campaign seeking to cripple the president and flood spending, urging the House Judiciary Committee to finish its impeachment inquiry by April. He defended Nixon and urged unity for progress.

Atlantic City UPD Ford Uesday Apl-Cio Nixon Congress Ward American Farm Bureau Federration Neaders i George Meany Americans For Democratic Action ADA Maximuyy House Judiciary Committee

Ford Says Wage Guideline Adjustment Likely This Year

President Gerald Ford predicted on Tuesday there would be a readjustment in wage guidelines to offset sharply rising costs. He said he would only be safe and spoke at a press conference in Atlantic City.

Atlantic. Citt Nal Gerald Ford Port Alloc

Todays Chuchie Movie Tastes Echo Classics and Names

A fragment notes that modern films and TV resemble furniture choices with early American or Maypliah style influences, blending eras in entertainment fashion. The text hints at varied naming or style labels without clear details.

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