Blizzards Halt Travel In East And Midwest Stranding Cities
The article describes a severe winter storm gripping the East and Midwest with subzero wind chills, causing widespread travel disruption, evacuations, and a spike in National Guard activations. It notes gas shortages, factory closures, and fuel line freezes, with impacts across Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Dean Lokken
Associated Press
East
Midwest
National Guard
National Weather Service
Illinois
Minnesota
Buffalo
N.Y
Chicago
St. Louis
Maryland
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Ohio
Fostoria
Fostoria City Hospital
Biffalo
Erie County
National Guards
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Congress Wrestles With Energy Crisis
In Washington energy policy fights unfold as Carter seeks an emergency bill to ease shortages. Sen. Stevenson faults the plan as spreading the gas crisis nationwide as winter tightens its grip on the Midwest and East. Amid shortages, Washington Gas Light orders cuts to minimal levels threatening weekend business closures. A separate item notes the birth of Destiny Dawn McDermit, daughter of Estil and wife at 3:35 p.m.
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Hugh Carey
National Guard
Transportation Department
President Carter
Congress
House
Senate
Carter
James Schlesinger
Chicago
Illinois
Interstate 55
Pontiac
Amtrak
Midwestern
Northwestern
Northern Plains
Rail Passenger Corporation
Washington
Pituisont Carter
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
D-Il
James Pearson
Brian
Midwest
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Federal Power Commission
Washington Gas Light Co
Columbia Gas Transmission Co
Charleston
W.va
Robert Byrd
MPL Energy Supplies Still Thought Adequate for Customers
MPL President David C. Harrison forecast adequate natural gas and electric power for Missouri Power and Light customers despite grim weather prospects. He warned bills would be extremely high due to severe cold and urged customers to lower thermostats to conserve energy and reduce costs.
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Kentucky
Ohio River
Missouri Power and Light
David C. Harrison
MPL
Harrison
Johnsons Welcome Second Child Jerry Dean Johnson
Jerry Dean Johnson is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Larry Johnson of 1402 N Olive In Mexico as their second child a son born Friday afternoon at University Medical Center in Columbia weighing eight pounds seven ounces. He has a sister Angela Kay. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson Jim Munford Mrs Gloria Ann Munford and Mr and Mrs Sid Thomas with great grandparents Mr Johnson works at Harold's Supermarket.
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Vernoff A. Norman
Ozark
Mexico
Amanda Katherine Norman
Audrain Medical Center
Phillip
Edward Norman
Roland Long
Norman
Wetterau Food Services
Larry Johnson
Olive In
Jerry Dean Johnson
University Medical Center
Columbia
Angela Kay
Robert Johnson
Jim Munford
William DcOrnellis
Gloria Ann Munford
Sid Thomas
Americus
Johnson
Harold
Soothing Bubble Bath May Damage Kidneys
WASHINGTON AP reports the FDA proposes warning labels on bubble baths due to reports of skin irritation and urinary tract, bladder, and kidney injuries, especially in girls.Reactions range from rashes to eye and respiratory issues, with 14 adverse cases per 10,000 uses in 1974. The agency seeks comments for 60 days before final rules.
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Food and Drug Administration
Sherwin Gardner
FDA
Agency
Aid
MMA Honors L. C. Hansen At Board Meeting In Mexico
Missouri Military Academy honors L C Hansen of Centralia for leadership of the MMA Board of Visitors during the annual meeting at the Academy Field House in Mexico. A battalion review and campus tour precede reports on academics enrollment and development with officers elected.
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Missouri Military Academy
L.C. Hansen
Centralia
MMA Board of Visitors
Mexico
Hansen
A.B. Chance Co
Corps of Cadets
Academy
Robert C. Eppis
Columbia
Charles Stribling III
Cadet Council
Corps
Businessman impresses guest with broker query
A visiting executive is wowed when a businessman orders his secretary to fetch the broker. The secretary replies with a sharp line about stock or pawn, delivering a humorous twist in the encounter.
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K&m
Mexico Fire Calls Drop Again in 1976 Says Chief Bolli
Mexico Public Safety Department answered 115 fire calls in 1976 down from 130 in 1973 and 190 in 1974. Chief Bolli credits a citywide fire inspection program started after 1972, urban renewal, and public cooperation for the 40 percent drop, with no major rural fires and December the quietest month.
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Mexico
Public Safety Department
PSD
Don Bolli
Bolli
Jackie Cline
Omar
Bolly
Pratt
Bell
FSU
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Emma Lovelace Dudley
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Edwin Delamarre
Benton City
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Destiny Dawn McDermit
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Lot 15
MMA Visitors Board
L. C. Hansen
Pr. Lloyd E. Warner
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colo
G. Duncan Bauman
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
William A. Berry
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
Okla
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Defense Mapping Agency
R.B. Culip
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George Davison
Des Moines
Towa
William F. Enright Jr
American National Bank
St. Joseph
Jack C. Fuson
U.S. Army
Washington D.C
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Green Investment Co
Springfield
George C. Hock II
Ill
William §. Lowe
A.P. Green Refractories Co
John H. McHenry
United Telephone Co
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John C. Mosby Jr
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