Philadelphia Plan extended to allow voluntary replacements
The Philadelphia Plan extension gives contractors unions and minority groups more time to craft a voluntary replacement. AFL-CIO leaders criticized the plan as illegal yet its goals stood, while supporters praised the extension as crucial after several firms faced penalties for missing hiring targets.
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Philadelphia
UPL
Minoritie
Davis
Clarence Farmer
Commission On Human Relations
Edgely Air Products Co
Levittown, Pa
Randel, Inc
Newtown, Square, Pa
Russell Assoc
PUC approves Philly Electric bill adjustment plan
The Public Utility Commission approved a plan allowing Philadelphia Electric Co. to adjust bills with coal and fuel cost changes. About 12 million customers would see roughly a 4.8 million annual increase starting Jan 4, replacing an air quality fuel charge. Hearings will be held to hear company and public testimony.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Commission
Philadelphia, Electric Co
PUC
Electric Company
Delaware River Port Authority
Port Authority Transit Corp
Lindenwold
Arid Steel
Weekly Newark Lottery Draws Update
The Newark AP report lists the weekly winning number BOLBE and the second chance Christmas bonus 95968. It also notes the semifinal millionaire drawing number 454.
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Newark
New Jersey
Bolbe
Nixon withholds Watergate tapes summaries amid subpoena clash
Washington reporting that the White House decided to release no transcripts or summaries of key presidential conversations despite a Senate Watergate Committee subpoena for 500 tapes and documents. Fred Buzhardt denied sharing material with lawyer John Wilson and said no documents have been turned over. The Post cited unnamed aides as saying Nixon may have known of the cover up before March 21, 1973.
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Washington
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
Washington Post
Fred Buzhardt
Buzhardt
John J. Wilson
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichmacht
Post
Wilson
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
the Post
Gas Shortages Strain Delaware Valley for New Year Travel
About 25 percent of Pennsylvania service stations have run out of gasoline with 30 to 35 percent in similar condition in Ren detty 1 like shape. Pittsburgh will ration gasoline for municipal vehicles using 10 gallon stamps after Gulf Oil cut its allotment by 17 percent. Stations across the region cut hours and sales to stretch supplies as federal limits loom.
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Philadelphia
Delaware Valley
Pennsylvania
Thomas J
F Snes Service Station Dealers Association
Anderson
Pittsburgh
Douglas Tong
Ber
Gulf Oil Corp
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Chief
Jerry Ferrera
New Jersey
Shapp Faults Rationing Hit On Poor In Plan
Gov. Shapp says the federally proposed standby gasoline rationing would burden low income groups most, with 32 to 35 gallons per driver per month. He questions Nixon administration proof of shortages and cautions against oil company profits.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
William H. Wilcox
William EB. Simon
Simon
United States
Wilcox
Kissinger sees progress as Soviets hailed in Middle East
Secretary Kissinger said Moscow appears ready to help stabilize the Middle East with Israel Egypt and Jordan now sharing a common base. He credited the Soviet Union with a constructive role at Geneva and warned Washington will not strike deals at Israel’s expense while pursuing cross border détente.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Middle East
United States
Wvews
U.S
Moscow
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Abba Eban
Kissinger
Europe
Japan
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Raps
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Henry Kissinger
David
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Correspon
Mideast
Morris Jewelers
Marquise
Avenue of the States
Morris
Chester
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