02 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1973
Page
1
Former executive director James Boyd of the National Commission on Materials Policy says Congress and the Nixon administration should have had emergency energy plans ready long ago. He faults major oil firms for lagging exploration and refining and investing abroad for higher returns.
The Israeli military command reported nine incidents on the Egyptian and Syrian cease-fire lines Saturday and said guerrillas fired on Israeli troops near the Lebanese border.
Pioneer 10 returned images of Jupiter described as the clearest yet by Dr Robert Nunamaker. The oval red spot near Jupiter's southern region is about 30 000 miles wide and 8 000 miles high. In the Middle East, Egyptian and Israeli forces exchanged fire near Ismailia and the Small Bitter Lake as cease fire talks stalled. Palestinian guerrillas claimed they killed or wounded 15 Israeli soldiers in an ambush near Zarit, while a Lebanese communique described a guerrilla attack on Israeli halftracks. Prime Minister Golda Meir suggested cease fire talks at Kilometer 101 are pointless, but a Geneva peace conference could still proceed on December 18.
President Nixon plans a new Federal Energy Administration to oversee fuel policy and possible rationing headed by William Simon. The independent agency would report to the President and consolidate dispersed energy functions while overseeing current home heating fuel allocations and potential gasoline rationing.
The state Board of Equalization set the market value of President Nixon's San Clemente estate at 1.5 million dollars, 130 thousand higher than current local assessment. Orange County officials said the higher estimate followed a state review prompted by questions over the initial assessment.
Cmdr Alvin L Wilderman commanding officer of USS Plunger was washed overboard in heavy seas six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge while en route to sea trials. Coast Guard searched the area as Navy and Mare Island Naval Shipyard reported the incident. He wore a lifejacket when he disappeared at 4 17 p m Friday.
A guide based on local law enforcement advice about handling a child’s arrest. Staff reporters McLeod and Lee summarize steps for families seeking appropriate action and support, referenced in the page 41 package.
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures expected with a high in the 60s. Tonight’s low around 40. Clouds increase tomorrow but temperatures stay in the 60s.
Ohio motorists flocked to gas stations in Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati as 90 percent of stations prepared to close from 9 p m Saturday to midnight Sunday at President Nixon’s request. Ohio DOT will deploy 11 trucks and six courtesy cars to aid motorists, though each driver will receive only two gallons to reach safety.
President Nixon plans to transfer his oceanside San Clemente estate, valued around $500,000, to the U S government after family approval. Legal steps aim to keep the property free and clear, with transfer possibly via will or other means.
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