Surcharge Plan May End Trucker Strike
Representatives of striking truckers say they will recommend acceptance of a tentative agreement reached early today to end the eight day shutdown. A 48 hour or longer delay is possible before ratification. a temporary surcharge may be approved to allow higher freight rates. National Guard and police patrols protected critical areas as shortages spread and violence flared across 10 states.
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Teamster Friction Sparks Truckers Shutdown Tensions
In Milwaukee AP reporting, Roy C. Lane of Wisconsin Local 200 warns patience over independent drivers is ending as protests threaten working drivers and shipping contracts. Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers leader Paul Dietsch cites internal union power, while steel hauler chiefs Hill and Dietsch push for independent contracts and cross-union unity amid fuel price discontent.
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Pittsburgh
Wisconsin State Patrol maintains escort service for trucks
The Wisconsin State Patrol continues to escort trucks upon request as traffic shows signs of rising after a tentative independent truckers strike. Gov. Lucey ordered overtime patrols to maintain order while officials report a quiet night and cautious optimism about a winding-down situation.
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Wenzel
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Eau Claire
Price Rollback Provision Holds Up Energy Measure
The Senate debates an emergency energy bill including an oil price rollback opposed by the administration. Prospects for quick action look slim as supporters, including Sen. Henry M. Jackson, warn of trouble. Maryland implements gasoline rationing while Amerada Hess reports strong 1973 earnings growth.
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Federal Energy
William E. Simon
United States
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Oregon
Hawaii
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Wisconsin tobacco growers press buyers over prices and marketing
Wisconsin tobacco growers met with Gov. Lucey and lawmakers to protest flat pricing and pressure to sell as open contracts and collusion claims draw scrutiny. Leaders urged investigation and possible new marketing methods to counter existing practices.
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Kidnapping Shocks Heiress Hearst in Berkeley
Police report few clues as Patricia Hearst, 19, is abducted from her Berkeley apartment by three suspects in their 20s. FBI and Berkeley officers pursue leads, with no ransom demand or arrests yet. Victim is granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst. parents appeal for safe return.
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Richard Berger
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University of California
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Randolph A. Hearst
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Weather Update Forecast With Cold Night And Warmer Friday
Increasing cloudiness and a cold night with lows near 5. Friday brings variable clouds and a warmer high around 25 with southwest winds under 10 mph. Saturday looks fair to partly cloudy with a high near 12.
Congresswomen Seek Social Security for Homemakers
Two female lawmakers introduce a bill to extend Social Security to homemakers, treating them as self employed if they opt in. The measure aims to recognize domestic work as economic production and would provide disability and survivor benefits, with optional tax contributions from homemakers.
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Martha W. Griffiths
D-Mich
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