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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
1
About 60 heavy trucks blocked Interstate 70 east of Columbus and numerous rigs halted traffic on the Ohio Turnpike from Elyria to Sandusky. Drivers cited high fuel prices and energy policies as motives, with police rerouting traffic and negotiating to disperse the protest.
About 200 trucks blocked the Delaware Memorial Bridge delaying traffic on the New York to Washington route. Police said access was shut with emergency vehicles allowed through, part of broader energy crisis protests that also affected I-70 near Columbus and toll roads in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
A New York Yearly Meeting committee of Friends urged impeachment of President Nixon and members of his administration. The 12 member panel declared acts by Nixon episodes of betrayal of democracy and urged the House to pursue impeachment per constitutional duty. Walter Ludwig of Yonkers chaired the action, noted as first by an official Friends agency.
Franklin reports no local slowdown yet as truckers consider fuel limit protests. Dayton South Union Oil Truck Plaza manager Gerry Taylor notes diesel and regular fuel limits at her station near I-75 and Ohio 123 while recounting hearsay of possible speed reductions and parking lot blockades elsewhere.
Heating oil prices are expected to rise two to three cents a gallon, with officials noting an eight cent rise possible before winter ends. The increases are to be approved by the Cost of Living Council as part of energy conservation efforts. Henry Kissinger plans talks with Saudi oil minister Yamani and Algeria’s industry minister Abdesalam on oil supply and possible cuts.
Sohio increases gasoline by 1.5 cents per gallon at company stations and 1.1 cents per gallon for wholesale fuel to dealers, citing Cost of Living Council rules. A spokesman says the pricing formula allows monthly changes and profits are returning to 1968-69 levels while noting costs could also fall.
Cloudy skies and overnight lows in the 20s forecast for Middletown with Thursday highs in the upper 30s. Yesterday's high 62, low 46. No. 2 heating oil up 4.3 cents to 29.6 cents. Company stations sell regular at 45.4 cents and premium at 49.4 cents. dealer prices run higher.
Republican leaders disclosed to reporters that President Nixon’s net worth rose from about $300,000 on January 1 to $988,000 by May 1. A cash flow since May 31 allegedly added $12,000 to reach millionaire status. Lawyers Kenneth Gemmill and H. Chapman Rose, aiding drafts of financial reports, provided figures at an unannounced White House meeting.
The Senate approved a year round energy time plan by a 68 to 10 vote with House accord on a 15 day adjustment period for industries. States may exempt themselves if advancing time causes hardship while the conference committee sets the exact start date by December 30. Nixon administration cites fuel savings of about three percent. experts estimate far lower gains.
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