Nixon Proposes Measures for Energy Self Sufficiency
President announces proposals to reduce aircraft fuel, cut flights by over ten percent, and reschedule arrivals. He calls for year round daylight time, environmental relaxations, continued burning of polluting fuels, energy conservation measures, expanded naval petroleum reserves at Elk Hills, and federal highway speed limit reductions as steps toward self sufficiency. Arkansas Governor Dale Bumpers comments on the drive, likened by Nixon to national self sufficiency.
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Nixon proposes energy plan amid fuel crisis
President Nixon would seek federal funding for a moon project and authority to shift power plants from petroleum to coal. He urged voluntary fuel conservation to avoid rationing, while Kansas Governor Docking warned rationing may begin next year. Iowa Governor Ray suggested voluntary hours reductions, with potential compulsory limits if needed. Rep. Rhodes noted a temporary pause on clean air standards.
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Energy Action Expected Friday
Washington reports say the Interior Committee expects inaction on energy legislation and aims to approve a bill by Friday. President Nixon urged quick action, proposing energy saving measures and daylight time, with Jackson predicting a Thursday hearing and Senate action by next week. House and Senate leaders quoted support but caution about political timing amid fuel shortages and export worries.
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Fire Hits Alloy Carbide Facilities In South Africa
News items report a fire at Alloy Carbide facilities in Johannesburg with union tensions and energy crisis context. President Nixon energy plan seeks coal role increase and looser pollution rules while Gov. Moore unavailable for White House briefing. Local Auto-Rama event scheduled in Huntington and jobsite disruptions noted.
Escapees Free 3 Hold 3 of Family
Two jail escapees freed three Wegscheid children while three family members remained hostage in Minnesota. FBI agents escorted released youths Beckey 16 Rickey 12 and Joel 10 from the scene. The captors John P. Morgan 37 and William L. Winans 18 kept 15-year-old Edi Wegscheid and his parents awaiting a state plane escape amid a looming snowstorm.
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IRS May Revoke Tax Ruling In ITT-Hartford Fire Case
The IRS weighs revoking a tax ruling tied to ITT's 1969 merger with Hartford Fire, a move that could affect about 30 million to 100 million in potential taxes. Hartford shareholders traded stock in a tax free deal, while ITT and the IRS declined further comment as officials study the case.
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Cold weather across states with rain and wind warnings
Nationwide forecast shows continued cold weather with rain in the Northeast and upper Midwest, rain dominating the Northwest, and cooler temperatures with showers in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. Record temperatures and variable wind noted through the period with highs mostly in the 40s to 50s and lows in the 20s to 40s.
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