Interstates Clear Of Truck Blocks
Interstate highways were reported clear of protesting truckers today though clusters of trucks capable of blocking were seen in several areas. Truckers who halted east west routes in Pennsylvania and Ohio agreed to a 24hour moratorium to allow talks with officials in Washington. Ohio Turnpike near Toledo was open but traffic restricted to deter new road blocks. a fourmile section of Interstate 280 remained closed as a precaution. A 32mile turnpike section had closed earlier to keep drivers from gathering at a large truck stop. Officials said state actions would solve the problems, not the federal government. Truckers pressed for lower fuel prices higher speed limits unlimited highway use higher weights and permit standardization. Blockades began earlier this week affecting hundreds of tractortrailers.
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Ohio
Washington
Ohio Turnpike
Toledo
Gerald J. Warren
White House
Jaycee Tree Sales Begin Tonight at West Plaza
The Mexico Jaycees open annual Christmas tree sales at West Plaza next to Kline's with hours 1 pm to 9 pm on weekdays and weekend hours. Scotch Pines from 4 to 11 feet priced 5 to 11 dollars, averaging 1.25 per foot, with no price increase this year. Proceeds fund Jaycee community projects.
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Mexico
Key Club Week kicks off with service drive at high school
Mexico Key Club, a 40 member youth service group led by Lon Ellis as president, outlines its aims to develop initiative and leadership among high school students. Officers include Lon Ellis, Mike Miller, Mike Grave, and David Ezell. Projects this year cover volunteering at a sheltered workshop, Head Start, campus cleanup, elderly aid, scholarships, and Easter and Christmas events.
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Mexico
Lon Ellis
Mike Miller
Mike Grave
David Ezell
Hardin Park
Bill Buie
Randy Ezell
Dan Hagan
Robe Hodges
Chris Hotop
Dennis Jacobi
Mike Jerichow
Mike Keith
Jeff Mihalic
Lloyd Prosser
Ken Rahmeyer
Mark Schroeder
Matt Snook
Tim Wehlewald
Dick Barnes
Mike Botkin
Bill Buckner
Tim Collins
Mark Farnen
Carl Fuemmeler
Gary McFarland
Warren Nordwald
Andy Piper
Steve Sparks
Steve Sweitzer
Tim Williams
Steve Wolf
James
Mexico High School
Ford Presides Over Senate Session as New VP
Gerald Ford formally began as the nations 40th vice president presiding briefly over the Senate after being sworn in with Chief Justice Burger. He pledged loyalty to Nixon and ruled amid praise from both parties while the impeachment question loomed over the administration.
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Dick Clark
Iowa
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Bethesda
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Billy Graham
Nixon
Warren E. Burger
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Spark M. Matsunaga
Hawaii
Spiro T. Agnew
House Chamber
United States
Capitol
Mike Mansfield
Michigan
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
John Anderson
R-Ill
Pennies May Become Aluminum to Cut Copper Costs
The Treasury asked Congress for authority to start minting pennies from aluminum due to high copper costs. aluminum pennies could begin within 90 days of approval. Sample coins exist with Lincoln likeness and Memorial on the reverse, but final decision awaits Congress.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Brooks
Mint
Secretary of the Treasury
Cease-fire Holds After Flareup in Suez City
A 13 minute flareup between Egyptian forces and Israelis in Suez caused damage to UN Finnish peacekeeping facilities and tents. UN spokesman Rudolf Stajduhar said machine guns and mortars were used with initial Egyptian fire and Israeli retaliation. No UN casualties were reported.
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Associated Press
Suez
United Nations
U.N
Rudolf Stajduhar
Cairo
Stadjduhar
Suez Gulf
Wallace Gets Tax Deduction From Campaign Papers
Gov. George C. Wallace claimed a personal income tax deduction of about 30 000 by donating his 1968 presidential campaign papers to the Alabama Archives. The move mirrors Nixon's deduction. papers are restricted for 25 years and require the governor or executor's permission to view. The archive director declined to disclose value or contents.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Howard
Wallace
Do It Yourself Solar Heater Starter Kit
Two Arizona researchers say a home solar heater can cut fuel use during the energy crisis. Aden Meinel of the University of Arizona notes his home already heats several rooms in daylight using a simple system. Air is drawn out by fans, stored in polyethylene bags, heated by sun, then returned to the house.
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Tucson
Ariz
Aden Meinel
University of Arizona
Meinel
MHS News Evergreens Arrive Ready For Delivery
Christmas evergreens sold earlier by the MHS Publications Department arrived today and are ready for delivery. Staff will distribute them tomorrow and payment is due upon delivery. Pick up orders at Erdel's Warehouse Saturday from 9 to 10 am and 1 to 2 pm.
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MHS Publications Department
Erdel
MHS Choral Department
Gerald Valet
Presser Hall
Isaiah
Eastland Accepts Pay Cut After Ford Swearing In
Washington AP report states Senator James O Eastland reduced his salary from 62500 to 47500 as the vice president’s swearing in changes his pay. Eastland remains the third highest paid senator and continues as president pro tempore earning 47500.
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Washington
James O. Eastland
Gerald R. Ford
Eastland
Mississippi Democrat
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