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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1974

Page

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Fewer Commercial Planes As Flights Cut Back

Danville Virginia reports fewer commercial flights as energy crisis cutbacks hit air travel. Federal Energy Office checks rumors of petroleum stockpiling and fuel hoarding by rail and trucking firms, hoping to confirm any hoarding while weather slows use of oil. Officials say no solid evidence yet of abnormal stockpiling.

Associated Press Federal Energy Ffice Gereld Parsky FEO William FE. Simon Monda Aspakestan Parsky American Petroleum Institute Defense Department Jerey W. Friedheim Pentagon Flergy Office Friedheim Federal Energy Office Air Transport Association Associated’ Press TOC Sarly McEloveth United Air Lines Eugene DuBais Astern Air Lines Eastern Logan International Boston Newark

Californias heavy snow storms trigger school closures and road restrictions

A weekend snowstorm blankets counties from San Bernardino to Santa Barbara with six more inches atop a 26 inch base, closing schools in 11 San Bernardino districts. Western areas see rain melting snow. Lancaster records 17 inches, Palmdale 14, Lake Hughes 33. A coastal storm stalls offshore with two anticipated inches of rain by Tuesday. Drivers warned about Highway 1 slides near Carmel as weather lingers.

Page Oey Baldy San Bernardino County Lancaster Palmdale Lake Hughes National Weather Service Los Angeles County Ventura County Upper Ojai Santa Paula San Luis Obispo Highway 1 Carmel

Energy and political clashes marked by court fights

A string of items highlights the era of energy shortages and political tension. The Senate faced a clash over presidential materials with Sirica and Ervin involved, while the Pentagon received oil allocations and airlines cut flights. Court actions debated price controls, and Iran’s Shah spoke on oil’s future as daylight saving shifts affected daily life.

Dade County Fla Aviation Department Miami Iveernational George Burns Trans World Allines Supreme Court Jis Iran der Spiegel

Exemptions and Newsprint Costs Edge Prices Upward

Exemptions may rise as much as 27 percent this year due to Phase 4 price regulations curbing full recovery. Newsprint shortages hinder advertising and news content rationing as newspapers push price increases. The ANPA had won a ruling allowing a five cent per copy hike last October, with firms typically raising prices in five cent steps.

Kowsspapper ANPA Ven Wis Abone Mitsui and Co Mil- AU Wbo An Lonvists Japan Torche Cup Cies

Federal Energy Office begins direct data collection on oil

The Federal Energy Office admits reliance on oil industry data but has started gathering information directly to probe rumors of fuel hoarding. Officials say data from major and independent oil firms, railroads, and trucking firms will be analyzed to assess supply stockpiling amid shortages.

Federal Energy Office Westan Benjamin American Petroleum Institute Oil Industry Trade Organization Frank G. Zarh Zarb Parsky Simon

Rare astronomical tides swell coastlines across U S

AP Science Writer Brian Sullivan reports that rare celestial conditions produce unusually high tides on the U S coasts. Erosion rises at Newport Beach while East Coast forecasts warn of possible flooding akin to the 1962 Long Island to Outer Banks disaster. The Atlantic City peak is expected at 8 23 a m EDT on Tuesday.

Brian Sullivan New York United States Newport Beach Calif Long Island North Carolina Atlantic City Mnt National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Wood Florida Gulf Coast France Avd Proneh Earth

Early Morning Delays as Time Change Sparks Routines

The piece notes widespread early confusion as daylight saving time began, with Johnson County Kansas officials reporting a flood of calls and schools facing late arrivals. Parents and workers worry about darker commutes while some New York area principals report increased lateness in schools. The report also covers Canada and US stock exchanges adjusting schedules, and NOAA scientist Fergus Wood discussing tides and coastal flood predictions tied to celestial alignment.

New York City Oi Dhe Charles Berkowitz Pvs. 54 Manhattan

Indian Leaders Face Trial In Wounded Knee Takeover

Dennis Banks and Russell Means face a federal trial in St Paul on a 10 count conspiracy indictment stemming from the 1973 Wounded Knee takeover. Judge Nichol moved the venue from South Dakota, citing concerns about a fair trial.

Wounded Knee Paul Minn AP Fred J Nichol Dennis Banks Russell Means Nichol South Dakota St Paul Banks Minneapolis Means Porcupine, S.C American Indian Movement AIM Saux Parls Sioux Falls U.S MBP Pine Ridge Iona Andronov the New Times St. Paul

Defense warning on air power against North Vietnam

Defense officials warned that American air power could be used in South Vietnam if North Vietnam launches an all-out offensive. The radio labeled Schlesinger's warning on Sunday a serious violation of the Paris cease fire spirit and an insolent challenge to the Vietnamese people and world opinion.

Reblesinger Schlesinger Paris

Dollar climbs abroad after devaluation ripple in European markets

The dollar rose in Zurich to 3.42 francs and in Paris to 4.98 francs, with Amsterdam at 2.96 guilders and Frankfurt up to 2.8825 marks. In Milan the dollar gained to 629.5 lire as London pounds fell, while gold climbed to $122.25 in London and $220.73 in Zurich amid oil and energy crisis fears.

Zurich Paris Amsterdam U.S Frankfurt Milan London

Tapes Dispute Over Paraphrase and Court Submission

The President faces confusion over proposed terms and only accepts exact tapes ascertained by Sen. Stennis. He requested a written statement but received none. Ervin notes nine months of correspondence and limits on material shown, while White House compliance will not block investigations. He proposes transcription and quick turnover of tapes.

Sen. Stennis Ervin White House Special Prosecutor Federal Grand Jury

Preparation H relief for hemorrhoidal pain and swelling

Reports indicate Preparation H provides prompt relief from rectal itching and hemorrhoidal swelling. Doctors in thousands of cases support its use, with clinicians and patients noting reduced inflammation and pain when using the ointment and suppositories.

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