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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
8
Washington AP exercises questions and answers on the scope and impact of the Nixon energy emergency program. It outlines thermostat reductions, possible rationing, speed limits, daylight saving time, lighting curbs, potential taxes or fees, public transit support, pollution waivers, price controls, and oil and heating fuel shortages with projected deficits.
President Nixon urged Congress to grant emergency authority to ration gasoline and oil, cut work hours, lower highway speeds, and place the nation on year round Daylight Saving Time. He aims for energy self sufficiency by 1980, warns of severe shortages, and outlines steps including coal switches and mandatory allocations.
Congressional leaders pledge fast action on most energy saving measures urged by President Nixon. Senate hearings on emergency legislation start today with a bill likely by Friday and possible Senate approval next week. House leaders foresee action before December recess as Nixon presses for year round Daylight Saving Time, relaxed clean air rules, naval petroleum tapping, and broader energy powers.
Mixed reactions followed President Nixon's energy cutback appeal in Missouri and across the United States. Residents reported lowering thermostats and driving more slowly, with officials turning off unnecessary lights and cooling buildings. Governor Bond announced a fuel hardship board to screen allocations prioritizing residences, hospitals, and prisons, while urging conservation measures.
President Nixon's secretary Rose Mary Woods testified that portions of the Watergate tapes were of very poor quality making it nearly impossible to hear every word. She recounted starting Sept 29 1973 at Camp David to transcribe seven conversations, working long hours, and sequestering at Key Biscayne Florida to finish. The effort followed prior evidence that two of nine subpoenaed tapes could not be found.
The Mexico area Community Chest has reached 75 percent of its $50,000 target, with $37,500 raised. Drive Chairman Jim Frazer urged more contributions within a week to meet the goal, noting the 14 agencies that will receive funds and praising division chairmen for exceeding 100 percent in several cases.
Abe D. Willingham 65 of 1602 N Olive St died at 2 40 am today at Audrain Medical Center after an extended illness Funeral services 2 pm Saturday at Precht Pickering funeral home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery Rev Delbert Admire officiating Born June 22 1908 in Audrain County son of William A and Annie Hutchenson Willingham Married June 13 1938 in Mexico to Lizzie Bell Roe who survives He retired from Central Missouri Livestock Auction Center in 1971 Earlier worked in livestock trucking in Mexico Survived by two daughters Barbara Mae and Delores Pulis four sons Harold Dee Carl Lee and two Marshall residents three brothers Willard Bart and Jack and two sisters Mabel Roberts and Mary Nelson Visitation 2 pm Friday at the funeral home
The Associated Press reports Israel accepted a five point US backed plan on Sinai, including a POW exchange, a UN supervised supply corridor to the encircled Egyptian 3rd Army, removal of the Bab el Mandeb blockade, cease fire line talks, and direct Israel Egypt negotiations. Kissinger continued talks in Jordan and Saudi Arabia while Sisco and Israeli leaders voiced cautious optimism.
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