Missouri Mobilizes to Conserve Energy in Crisis
Jefferson City and Missouri officials press a broad conservation drive as Nixon calls for restraint. Gov. Bond urges lower speeds and lifestyle changes while MEC coordinates fuel allocation and information. Citizens report lighter use, car pools grow, and schools consider shortened weeks as shortages threaten propane oil and diesel.
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LA's Worst Fire Leaves 24 Dead
A deadly blaze at Stratford Apartments in Wilshire killed 24 people including nine children and injured at least 52. Fire officials said most victims were found on upper floors as residents leaped or were rescued from ladders and escapes. An arson probe opened amid reports of half empty paint cans and a city building ordinance noncompliance.
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Dosel Brunetti
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Vince Alva
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Kenneth Swartz
Bowles Sees 20 Percent Shortage Brings Gas Rationing
Washington AP Former World War II rationing chief Chester Bowles says gasoline rationing would be needed if shortages reach 20 percent of demand. He opposes a fuel tax, warns of black market risks, and backs local boards or draft-board help to organize any new program. He notes public reaction could shift from support to anger and cheating stories. Bowles, 72, also reflects on wartime coupon fraud and the lane for state leadership.
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American Smelting and Refining
Kennett
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MHS News Reports Wide Speech Tournament Across Missouri
Twenty Missouri schools compete in the MHS Speech Tournament set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with divisions in Dramatic Humorous Oratory Extemporaneous Poetry Radio Speaking and Duet Acting. A pep squad bus departs at 6 30 p.m. to the Bulldog Pirate game in Hannibal with return around 11 p.m. Also noted are a Young Adult Review Board meeting December 1 at 9 a.m. and a showing of Masque of the Red Death with refreshments.
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Las Vegas Strip To Go Dark Lights Off on Strip
Las Vegas strip and downtown casino center to dim all exterior lighting under a voluntary plan. Robbins Cahill said resort leaders agreed at a meeting and will urge others to conserve energy and send a message that Las Vegas means business.
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Robbins Cahill
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Senators Wait For Nixon's Disclosures
Republican senators urged full disclosure from President Nixon after a tense set of Watergate sessions. Senators Schweiker Packwood Stevens Javits urged transparency and televised questioning while others warned against legal evasions. The meetings yielded cautious optimism that Nixon intends to go public with a detailed case.
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Alaska
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New York
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Egypt Downplays Return Of Prisoners Of War Exchance
The second day of the prisoner exchange saw 294 Egyptians return from Israel while 28 Israelis were freed. Premier Golda Meir greeted returning Israelis at Lod Airport as Cairo reported secrecy about the exchanges to minimize wartime captures. The deal shifts traffic on the Cairo Suez highway under UN supervision and outlines future transfers as Red Cross crews prep evacuations from Suez.
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Missouri fuel crisis nears collapse as oil found in time
Missouri and adjoining states faced a dangerous fuel shortage after gas cutoffs and low oil supplies. A late Oklahoma oil shipment saved Fulton State Hospital and boosted power for 1,300 patients. Officials pushed conservation while seeking long term fixes including solar, coal gasification, and offshore drilling.
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Edward Teller
Jefferson City
Stuart Symington
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