Editorial Congratulates Fox on 12th District Nomination
The Gazette praises Harry M. Fox after delegates in Johnstown chose him for the 12th Congressional District Republican Convention. It endorses a secret-ballot system and suggests limiting campaign expenses to $42,500, the U.S. House salary. The note also hopes Democrat John Murtha will adopt the idea and highlights the Feb. 5 special election to replace John P. Saylor. It urges voter focus on living conditions and urges Indiana County residents to support the United Way through pledges and canvassing for 15 agencies in 1974.
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Harry M. Fox
Johnstown
Fox
U.S
House of Representatives
John P. Saylor
Watergate
Frank B. Hood
George Alexander
Indiana County
Indiana
Andrew J. Kuzneski
Kuzneski
GOP
John Murtha
Unified Delegation Emerges For Fox In 12th District
Johnstown hosts a six hour GOP district convention to nominate a candidate for the Feb. 5 special election. Harry M. Fox leads the field after multiple ballots, aided by Somerset County shifts and Indiana Cambria county blocs. Fox secures the nomination with a fifth ballot tally and a kiss from his daughter Suzanne.
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R.H. Ray
Elizabeth
Associated Press
AP News
Carrier Boy
Indiana
Armstrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Peona
Mr. Fox
T. T
Ted” Metzger Jr
Cambria County
Suzanne
Patricia
mustard crisis and political intrigue in 1973
Washington column by Jack Anderson outlines a looming mustard seed shortage tied to Russian wheat deal distortions. Continentals’ high bids spark a mustard war in Canada while European and Japanese markets rely on North American crops. The piece also highlights a SBA procurement scandal involving Bowden, O Neal, Kleppe, and plans for high level security during Spiro Agnew’s successor period.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Canada
Europe
Japan
United States
Continental Grain Co
Department of Consumer Affairs
Jetty Bowden
O’neal
Bawden
Kleppe
Congressional Cronny
Pan American Services
San Antonio
Brooke Medical Center
Fort. Sam Houston
Bowden
Pan Am Services
Space Services
SBA
Bowden's
Capitol Hill Refining Pinch Fuels The Crisis
Bruce Biossat discusses looming U S fuel shortages as refinery capacity lags demand, projecting oil needs rising to 19.8 million bpd by 1975 and 26.2 million by 1985 while capacity grows slowly to 17.3 million bpd. He urges urgent, prioritized policy on oil sources beyond rationing debates and highlights Alaska, offshore, tar sands, coal liquefaction, and Middle East uncertainty as constraints.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
Europe
U.S
U. S
Nixon
Middle East
Alaska
Colorado
Canada
Southwest
Mafia gas rationing plan from Art Buchwald
In a satirical column, Art Buchwald imagines turning U S gas rationing over to the Mafia, with godfathers issuing extra stamps and enforcing rules to curb cheating. A second proposal suggests cutting TV chase scenes to save gasoline, proposing foot chases or slower speeds in detective shows.
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Washington
Cosa Nostra
Volkswagen
Doberman
Cannon
FBI
United States
Mannix
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Jack Webb
Citizens pledge action to curb dangerous Mall parking
A letter urges Indiana County residents to reform parking and driving at Regency Mall without new rules. The writer calls for responsible behavior, planning ahead, and mutual respect to reduce hazards, asking authorities to observe the improved, self regulated scene if citizens act.
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Regency Mall
Indiana County
Indiana
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United Way
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Association For the Blind
Arthritis Foundation
Indiana County Catholic Charities
Indiana County Guidance Center
Indiaa Hospital
Penn's Wood Council of the Boy Scouts
Salvation Army County Service Units
Indiana Corps of the Salvation Army
Talus Rock Girl Coat Council
United Cerebral Palsy of
Western Pennsylvania
USC
Indiana County Visiting Nurses Association
Western Pennsylvania Multiple Sclerosis Society
Patrick Gleason
Somerset County
Alexander Ogle
THE
Indiana Printing & Publishing Company
Indiana, Pa
Ogle
Gleason
Mr. Gleason
Martin Horowitz
Kuznnski
Kuzneksi
Robert Gleason
12Th
John P.saylor
Congress
Continental
Winnipeg
Thomas Kleppe
R-N.d
Maston O'Neal
D-Ga
House
Agriculture Committee
Small Business Administration
O‘neal
Spiro Agnew
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Capitol Hill
Albert
Secret Service
Art Buchwald
Time Magazine
Keppleman
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