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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
1
U S Rep Roy of Kansas told a Topeka news conference he will seek re election in 1974 and suggested the move could reduce conjecture and wasted motion in the state during the election year. He also floated a possible Senate bid if Gov Docking does not run.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says the Soviet Union may accept limits in the Middle East and help promote peace. He argues solving regional problems would test Moscow's sincerity and willingness to ease global tensions.
Chanute city commissioners approve amendments to gas water and electric ordinances. All meters must be accessible and may require landowners to pay for meter repositioning by December 1975. Delinquent service now follows a certified notice with a 10 day grace period.
Triad Engineered Aids of Neodesha wins a $500000 contract to build two 600000 pound antennas for tracking communication satellites. The project will add 25 to 30 workers, expand production, and test assemblies in Neodesha before shipment to California and Pennsylvania.
Glenn Stearman, president of Stearman Aircraft Parts Co., unveils a gasoline powered car claiming 40 miles per gallon with automatic transmission and a 20 horsepower two cycle rear mounted engine. Top speed 60 mph, estimated price about 1750 dollars. Steel welded body and frame, low contour sides and forward tilting front seat. Prototypes use 4 gallon tanks with 2.5 gallon optional tanks for cargo.
President Nixon signs a 1.5 billion manpower bill praising it as a landmark with no federal strings allowing state and local governments to run job training and placement programs while retaining national oversight. The plan shifts operation to states, funds public service jobs, and keeps key federal responsibilities for Indians migrants and Job Corps.
William E. Simon announced a six degree reduction in oil fired home heating and placed service stations last in line for gasoline starting Jan 15. The order imposes a direct legal duty on householders to reduce temperatures or face potential oil shortages and fines up to $5,000 for suppliers. Buildings heated with oil must lower thermostats 16 degrees. gas electricity or coal heated buildings are excluded. The implementation date for all provisions is Jan 15 despite varying legal dates.
The administration implements mandatory allocation programs for propane since Oct 2 and middle distillates since Nov 1 with crude priority classes and no fixed quantities. New rules for gasoline and other fuels begin Jan 11 with full application by Jan 15, prioritizing energy producers, emergency services, and bulk purchasers while detailing heating reductions and regional airline allocations.
New allocations set 6 and 10 degree reductions for heating oil users while agriculture industry and freight gain up to 10 percent more middle distillates. Defense loses guaranteed current requirements and refiners may divert up to 5 percent of fuel between states to ease imbalances. Nixon aides hail a symbolic commercial flight as a conservation push. A Connecticut station innovates by scheduling gas appointments to beat lines.
White House aide Melvin Laird said the administration will release documents on Nixon s role in the ITT antitrust case and the milk producers fund. He noted a briefing with Republican congressional leaders was expected but delayed by adjournment and cautioned against broad release of tapes or summaries pending further review.
Parth clouds through Saturday. Highs Saturday in low 10s. Lows tonight upper 20s to around 30. Winds westerly 5 to 15 mph tonight.
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