Fuel and Speed Protests Halt Interstates Across States
Truckers blocked the Delaware Memorial Bridge and roads in Ohio Indiana and New Jersey in a fuel and speed limit protest. An estimated 1000 rigs crowded the Jersey side alone with 45 000 vehicles normally crossing the Delaware River daily. No one was hurt though several drivers were briefly detained. Protest leaders denounced a proposed 55 mile per hour limit and higher diesel costs while authorities investigated potential overcharging at some truck stops.
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State May Get Snow Rain Mix
A dreary mix of snow and rain spread across Wisconsin as heavy snow covered the north Tuesday while the south faced flood watch conditions. Officials warned of more accumulation and drizzle as a deep Lake Michigan low pressure system continued, with clearing and light flurries expected Thursday. Temperatures ranged from the low 20s to mid 30s. Northern towns such as Rhinelander and Wausau reported significant snowfall, while Citizens in Milwaukee and Racine logged 1.8 and 1.68 inches of rain respectively amid ongoing bridge and highway slowdowns tied to broader traffic protests across several states.
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Woods Denies Knowledge Of Tape Gap In Watergate Case
President Nixon�s secretary Rose Mary Woods testified she had no knowledge of deliberate tampering with subpoenaed Watergate tapes. Judge Sirica recalled her to court after she previously suggested possible human error in the 18 minute gap on the June 20 1972 tape between Nixon and Haldeman.
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Denmark’s Political Crisis Deepens After Right Turn
Danish Prime Minister Anker Jorgensen resigns as voters swing right in a general election, triggering a caretaker government. Turnout hits 88.7 percent as parties multiply from five to ten and observers warn of another election within a year. Jorgensen’s Social Democrats remain largest, but shrink from 37.3 to 25.7 percent and from 70 to 46 seats.
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Weather Outlook Turns Colder With Snow Flurries
Snow flurries are expected early Wednesday night with clearing and colder conditions by morning. Lows near 12, then partly cloudy and cooler Thursday with a high around 27. Friday looks fair and cold with highs in the low 30s and lows near 20.
Kissinger Plans Six Nation Mideast Tour
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will visit Egypt Saudi Arabia Syria Jordan Lebanon and Israel December 13 to 17 to lay groundwork for the Geneva Middle East peace conference the State Department announced Tuesday.
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State Board Denies Holmen School Change
The Wisconsin State Appeals Board rejected a request to detach 40 lots from Holmen School District to join Onalaska District by a 3-2 vote. The local CESA 11 hearing deadlocked 3-3, effectively denying the petition. local action is now anticipated. The 40 lots are valued at about $614,980, with 12 vacant. Holmen officials opposed the change citing revenue loss and tax impact.
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Nation预计年底前大多数地区回到夏令时
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Astronauts Observe Comet Kohoutek From Skylab 3
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Skylab 3 astronauts began first extensive observations of the comet Kohoutek aiming cameras and instruments. Commander Gerald P Carr reported the fuzzy dot growing brighter as it sped toward earth 120 million miles away at 110000 miles per hour. Carr William R Pogue and Edward G Gibson planned four instruments for nearly four hours of viewing.
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Heating Oil Price Rise Approved By Cost of Living Council
The Cost of Living Council authorized a two cent per gallon increase for home heating oil to spur refinery production. A one cent per gallon cut at the refinery level for gasoline is planned, though unlikely to reach pumps. The LNG also directs IRS to monitor diesel prices at truck stops across major highways.
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