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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
1
AP series explores oil crisis roots as Arabs embargo, Middle East reserves, and U.S. production gaps drive shortages. It notes a 17 to 21 percent drop in crude imports, a shift in exploration abroad, and tax policy debates cited by industry spokesmen and critics.
South Vietnamese troops moved to secure the lower Mekong Delta after a Viet Cong ambush left 18 dead, 42 missing, and 81 wounded. The fight near Vi Thanh lasted 15 minutes as reinforcements pressed the rice harvest drive amid broader fighting in Cambodia and Laos over border areas and peace timetables.
Fog snow and drizzling rain were reported across Missouri with a snow end forecast for today. Two inches fell in Kansas City while St Joseph and Columbia recorded one inch. Temperatures will rise to the 40s to 50s Friday with rain or snow possible in the north and south Saturday and colder weekend highs in the 20s to 30s.
Mexico’s Mattingly Brothers store at 106 N Jefferson St closes after operating since October 1928. A January plan to shut on Feb 1 was reversed following customer calls. Lester Stowers served as longtime manager from 1936 until 1972, Ruth Underhill was the final manager, and the store began moving out goods during Christmas with “Lost Our Lease” signs before closing.
Don Belli director of the Mexico Public Safety Department will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon Friday at the Country Club. He will demonstrate the breathalyzer devices as part of the program led by chairman Jack Webber.
AP News Analysis notes a Washington lull as Congress recesses and Nixon vacation ends. It links 1974 votes to 1973 issues including energy shortages and Watergate probes, with focus on indictments and possible impeachment actions ahead. Mathias calls for protecting rights while addressing security claims.
Missouri investigators probe concealed fuel oil supplies in the Kansas City Saint Joseph region. Consumer protection head Harvey Tettlebaum reports dealers may be holding back fuel and price gouging buyers in need, with complaints of black market sales.
Mao Tse tung celebrated his 80th birthday with no public acknowledgment as Xinhua News Agency gave no mention. In Illinois, Earl Webb of Holliday earned a 10 year service pin from A Chance Co as a truck driver this month.
Glenn Stearman of Stearman Aircraft Parts Co. unveils a gasoline car claiming 40 miles per gallon with a 20 horsepower two cycle rear engine and automatic transmission. Priced around 1750 dollars, it features a welded steel body, low contour sides, and a tilting front seat for rear cargo access. Prototype fuel tanks hold 4 gallons with 8 gallon optional tanks.
Los Angeles AP. A spokesman for Overdrive says a nationwide truckers strike on January 31 is 95 percent certain unless the government meets three of four major demands. About 100,000 independent operators and another 200,000 in sympathy may shut down. Demands include independent audit of oil reserves, end to diesel allocation for trucks, diesel cap at 32 cents a gallon, and a nationwide 65 mph speed limit or return to state limits.
A Long Beach funeral home offers free funerals to drivers who certify they plan to drink and drive over New Year’s weekend. Clients receive a certificate of their prearranged funerals to display on the visor. The offer runs through January 2.
Publican strategists view the next 60 days as crucial to avert GOP losses in 1974 Senate races. Watergate tarnishes public image, though some incumbents may survive. Democrats target up to six seats, while Republicans list several potential gains in Alaska, Nevada, North Carolina, Connecticut and Indiana. Twelve Democrats are deemed safe, with others in Utah and Kentucky vulnerable. Five Republicans appear secure, including Goldwater Javits Mathias Schweiker Packwood, and New Hampshire’s Cotton seat seems likely to stay Republican. Vermont’s Aiken could clinch victory if he runs.
U S Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri says administration errors in projecting a Mideast oil price increase will spread through the economy. He condemns energy adviser Simon for claiming higher gasoline prices could benefit the country. Eagleton warns that the burden falls on the poor and middle class as fuel costs rise.
The article surveys oil and gas drilling declines from 56,000 wells in 1956 to 28,000 in 1972. Atlantic Richfield president Thornton Bradshaw and others blame environmentalists for offshore drilling restrictions after the Santa Barbara spill. It notes coal and oil shale hopes, past price controls, and estimates on gas and oil supplies while quoting energy chief William E. Simon on national energy waste and consumption.
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