Gulf Gas Rate Boost Authorized by Federal Power Commission
The Federal Power Commission approved higher natural gas prices for the Texas Gulf Coast area, affecting South Midwest and East consumers. The spokesman projected the total cost to rise into millions, with higher bills starting by August. Rates will vary by contract date, with ceilings of 15, 18–19, and 24 cents per thousand cubic feet for pre 1961, 1961–1968, and post 1968 sales respectively.
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Washington
Texas Gulf Coast Area
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Texas Gulf Coast
Midwest
FPC
TPC
Panel Approves Bill To Permit Widening Buses
The House public works committee approved a bill allowing a six inch bus width increase on interstate highways, raising the limit from 96 to 102 inches. The measure requires a transportation secretary safety study and potential veto if dangers arise, with implementation slated for July 1, 1973. Rep. Schwengel warned it would open the door to bigger, heavier trucks.
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Washington
UPI
House Public Works Committee
Transportation Secretary
Rep
Schwengel
Iowa
Eight Killed in Collisions Near Grand Chain Illinois
Eight persons died in a two car crash five miles north of Grand Chain Illinois. Teddy Sisk 30 of Vienna drove one car that crossed the center line and burst into flames. Also killed were Greg Mastis 19 of Vienna a passenger in the Sisk vehicle Donald Flannigan 36 of Cypress Illinois his wife Wilma 36 and four Flannigan children.
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Grand Chain
UPH
Illinois
Teddy Sisk
Vienna
Ilnois
Donald Flannigan
Cypress, LL
Sisk
Greg Mathis
Sisk Auto
Flannigan
Wilma
Girl Refuses to Aid Bank Bomb Plot Inquiry
In Seattle AP report, Leslie Bacon, an anti-war activist, refuses to answer questions about a Manhattan bank bombing plot as she faces further grand jury testimony. Judge Boldt denies release requests and maintains $100,000 bond. Six others pled guilty to attempted arson in the case.
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Seattle
Leslie
Fuse
Bacon
Mateuifo
Grand
U.S. Capitol
Fa Orbombing
Federal Prand
New York
George Bold
Atherton
Calif
Miss Bacon
Manhattan
First National City Bank
Boldt
Grand Jury
Miss Eaton
Drug success in controlling sex offenders told
Edinburgh report claims cyproterone acetate lowers urges in serial abuser cases. Dr A J Cooper noted a 40-year-old man reduced urges after three weeks, with three additional male subjects reporting fewer complaints. Clinical trials to continue five to six years to assess long term effects.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Royal Medico-Psychological Association
A. J. Cooper
Association
Hut
Cooper
Alin” A Oly Rey Pate Cooper
Domestic Air Fares Boosted by Board Action
Washington AP reports domestic air fares fell six percent on most routes Friday and may rise another three percent in July after Civil Aeronautics Board approval last month. The change aims to provide airlines an additional 210 million this year. Heavy-traveled routes saw minor $1 or $2 reductions while several city pairs remain unchanged or adjusted.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Boston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Dallas
Houston
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Five Elected to History Society Members Named
Four Cedar Rapids residents and one Marion resident join 48 new members elected to the State Historical Society of Iowa during April. New members include Stella J. Bachelder Norman E. Hammond Mrs Joseph Rust and Bernard D Rank of Cedar Rapids and Robert B Burnham of Marion.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Stella J. Bachelder
Norman E. Hammond
Joseph Rust
Bernard D. Rank
Robert B. Burnham
Four Missing Teens Return Home From Canada Trip
Four teenagers, two boys and two girls, who had been missing since last Friday, returned home Thursday night after traveling with a group to Canada. Authorities say the youths engaged in risky behavior and exposed themselves to aggressive street activity, with sexual hormones noted in reports. The town investigated the drive-in and hormones usage as part of the case.
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Manchester
Hormones
Canada
Gravel aims to talk draft to death in Senate filibuster
Senator Mike Gravel plans a prolonged filibuster to defeat a draft extension bill in the Senate. The Alaska Democrat vows to stay on the floor and force a two-thirds vote to end debate, while allies push amendments and a broader effort to stop U S forces in Southeast Asia.
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Sen. Gravel
Washington
Mendon
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Gravel
Senate
Indo-China
McGovern
D-S.c
Hatfield
R-Ore
U.S
Southeast Asia
Tan
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UPI Photo
Zong Hollips
South Vietnam
A Shau Valley
Gulf
Historical Society
Northrup King
Northrup
Hiawatha Garden Center
Hiawatha
Dial
Lumberland
Third Ave
Sh Company
First Street
S.E
Flower City No
Town & Country Shopping Center
Four Seasons Hardware
Mt. Vernon Road
Hardi
First Avenue
Hawkeye Seed Company
Holland Orchard
Killian
Downtown
Lindale Plaza
Peck's
Green Thumb Nursery
Center Point Road
Ihiawatha
Hiawatha Garden Center & Nursery
Newco Elevator Company
Tipton
Reeve
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