De Lorean Predicts Coal Fueled Cars and New Autos Era
Former GM executive John De Lorean foresees a shift from big to small cars amid an energy crisis and envisions coal as a potential fuel source. He notes the need to retool industry, promote conservation, and considers coal gas or slurry as possible fuels while predicting future cars will be efficient, compact, and spacious inside. He suggests mass producing coal burning engines may occur with policy support. He plans to test a Stanley Steamer to explore historical and future propulsion concepts.
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Deaf tots sign to Santa in silent Christmas joy
Tina Adams and her brother Tommy, both deaf or hard of hearing, met Santa at West Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene. Santa communicated in sign language for the first time with deaf children, expressing happiness at the unique exchange.
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New Dose Of Winter On Its Way
The La Crosse area faces another blast of winter as a low pressure system from the Dakotas nears. Temperatures hover near 32 with uncertain precipitation, likely causing hazardous driving by Thursday. Last year on this date the city recorded 8.5 inches of snow.
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Finn Johnson
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Nixon Proposes 25 Percent Cut in Gasoline Production
The Nixon administration proposes a 25 percent reduction in gasoline production starting December 27 with priority going to emergency services fuel producers public transport and agriculture. Remaining supply would go to other bulk users and retail stations impacting individual car owners.
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Nixon
William E. Simon
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Balts Rehired By La Crosse District On 2 Year Pact
The La Crosse Area Public School District Board rehired Schools Supt. Eugene Balts under a two year contract with a salary of 26900 annually plus retirement benefits and a possible increase in year two. The agreement includes a life insurance policy equal to his salary and fringe benefits, ensuring protection against arbitrary dismissal if standards are met. Balts receives praise for three years of leadership and for fostering a productive relationship with the Fiscal Control Board and for advancing individually guided education.
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Elizabeth Staley
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Senate Appropriations Panel Cuts 3.5 Billion From Defense Budget
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 3.5 billion reduction in Nixon's 77.2 billion defense budget. It preserves the Minuteman missile site defense and restores 110 million in site defense funds, while cutting 60,000 troops and 151 million in F111 aircraft procurement. The panel aims to trim at least 3 billion without crippling major programs.
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Winter Weather Watch Affects Wednesday Night Conditions
A weather watch warns of rain freezing rain or snow early Wednesday night with snow possible late Wednesday. Hazardous driving is likely with possible heavy snow by morning and a turn to flurries Thursday as temperatures fall to near 20 Wednesday and around 25 Thursday. Northerly winds at 15 mph and precipitation chances of 60 percent Wednesday night and 40 percent Thursday.
Resignation Splits Franciscan Groups Over New Nuns
Sister Mary Gregory Hanson, administrator of St. Francis Hospital since 1968, resigns to join the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist as the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration separate. About 54 nuns nationwide follow, creating a period of pain but no enmity as both communities seek future proximity.
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