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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
1
Kuwait and other Arab nations convened to review oil as a weapon amid sharp price increases after Tehran doubled prices in the first quarter. Oil ministers from Saudi Arabia and Algeria toured to shape possible May decisions, with possible production cuts or broader embargoes discussed.
Mr and Mrs Edward Burke of 502 West Sixth were hurt when an open gallon can of adhesive ignited fumes near a hot water heater during bathroom remodeling. Burke stood in the tub and Mrs Burke near the doorway when the blast occurred. They remain in fair condition at Neosho Memorial Hospital. damage estimate not available.
Mid-America Refining Company reports minimal impact on crude costs from a higher Cost of Living Council ceiling by $1 to 5.35 per barrel for 40 gravity crude. Justice O'Reilly notes most oil it buys is exempt from ceilings, with current purchases in Chanute area for new, released, or stripper oil. He cites exemptions since September to spur drilling and says prices in their area remain competitive. Severe snow and road drift hinder crude gathering, though oil is being hauled. improved weather could open remote leases to trucks.
Nine petitions filed against juveniles for coins stolen from Ed Kustandorter on November 2. Eight juveniles were found guilty and placed on two years probation. one was found innocent. A separate vandalism report at 215 S Highland described door damage to an upstairs apartment while residents slept.
A memorial fund has been started in memory of Leann Hollis seven who died December 9 from cystic fibrosis. Proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the University of Kansas Medical Center to aid local patients.
Congress and President Nixon ended the session in a power struggle marked by renewed congressional authority and a Watergate backdrop. The year saw Nixon veto threats, impeachment probes, and Congress forcing policy limits including troop authorizations and war powers reforms while addressing energy, economy, and social programs amid a shifting political landscape. The impeachment investigation by the House Judiciary Committee loomed as Congress returns in January with a report due by April.
Nixon has spoken by phone with Kissinger as the two pursue Arab Israeli disengagement near the Suez Canal. Officials expect progress after the December 31 Israeli elections with possible renewal of talks in January and a U N observer likely to attend. Jordan appears likely to sign on to disengagement steps.
Cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 30s. Partly cloudy to cloudy Tuesday with highs in the upper 30s. North to northeast winds 10 to 20 mph tonight.
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