Rockefeller Silent On Resignation Plans Amid 1976 Race
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, in Atlanta for the Southern Republican Conference, declined to confirm reports he will resign before January 9 to focus on a 1976 presidential bid. He said a decision would be announced to New Yorkers and noted Nixon’s Watergate as a personal tragedy, not systemic.
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Energy Bill Aims to Curb Windfall Profits in Shortage Crisis
The House considers a measure restricting windfall profits by energy firms during fuel shortages, prioritizing vital services for scarce fuels and stripping officials of executive limousines. Congress would approve energy plans, with the administration handling rationing. Senate already passed similar emergency legislation. a House Senate conference is likely. The House Science Committee also backs a five year Sun energy program worth 60 million to push clean heating and cooling tech. Meanwhile political observers weigh governor Reed Wilson’s uncertain re election plans and Rockefeller ties.
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Truckers press for new hauling rates after ICC notice
The ICC announced action after Stafford and others met with independent trucker groups over fuel cost pressures. The Teamsters denied official ties to the protests as blockades eased nationwide. Authorities reported isolated closures and patrol actions from Oregon to Pennsylvania to curb disruptions and prevent price gouging at fuel stops.
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Bus Drivers Strike Set Across Five States
Raleigh reports union and management say Carolina Trailways bus service in five eastern states may be disrupted by a midnight strike. Local 1437 of the Amalgamated Transit Union says demand is for cost of living adjustments and higher wages. The company cites substantial wage and benefit concessions but has no further talks scheduled. last strike in 1986 lasted 42 days.
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Cruiser Story Ends With Narrow Escape At Virginia Beach
Shannon and his fiancee Connie Coutras faced a perilous voyage aboard the Allora as a 15 to 20 foot wave slammed the boat near the inlet. Engine troubles, a damaged exhaust, and a failing starter forced them to gamble with the channel current and jetty rocks. The crew, including a Lhasa Apso, survived the near miss and planned to stay in the area for repairs and employment.
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Ford considered for vice president amid Nixon questions
Ford conducted Page One duties then presided over the Senate at 10 am as guest chaplain Rev Dr C Ralston Smith led prayer. He later joined debate for 40 minutes on a $200 billion federal energy research bill and, at the White House, asked Nixon what to say if a resignation question arose in a Sunday TV interview. The president has no intention of resigning, Ford was told.
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Officials Say Fuel Shortages Crimp Some Mail Deliveries
Washington AP officials say fuel shortages are slowing mail delivery in parts of the country as the holidays approach. Postmaster General Klassen says offices will be cleaned of mail by Christmas Eve, with deliveries of mail at airports and offices early that morning. Delays may worsen if mail is diverted to rail because airlines cut flights, and fuel shortages hinder several major cities. The service needs more diesel and gasoline, plans to compete on the open market, and weighs Saturday delivery curtailment but will delay action until impact is clearer.
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Watergate ties with Nixon era figures and labor data
Watergate developments show Chapin visiting the White House as old aides gather amid tapes and court review. Unemployment edged up to 2.9 percent for household heads, with Black workers at 9.1 percent and 20 to 24 year olds seeing improvement. total employment steady at 85.7 million as energy shocks loom.
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South Vietnamese Forces Recapture Kien Duc Town
South Vietnamese troops recaptured Kien Duc 90 miles northeast of Saigon after a night assault, clearing a key road junction at Dak Song for a convoy to Gia Nghia. The operation followed a North Vietnamese attack that had briefly overrun Kien Duc, with 8,000 to 10,000 reported in initial estimates later revised to 800 to 1,000 attackers.
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Brown tied to SBA program and defense contract scheme
The SBA certified firms for a program to funnel federal dollars to minority firms and then awarded contracts on a nonbid basis. Brown, linked to Cade Services and B&C Associates, allegedly pressed for a Defense Department food services contract. The Atlanta region approved the plan, noting Brown’s inquiry on behalf of Cade Services. Brown previously ranked as the highest black official in Nixon’s White House tenure.
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