Standby gasoline rationing program announced by Simon
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a standby gasoline rationing system and ordered printing of a three month supply of coupons. Aimed at avoiding use, the plan would be ready no earlier than March 1 and adjusts per region. Simon noted Arab oil embargo effects may be smaller than feared, but prices could rise and public cooperation remains crucial. He said regulations to control crude oil and other petroleum products would also issue.
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Nixon flies commercial to San Clemente for secret vacation
President Nixon sailed from Dulles aboard United Flight 55 to Los Angeles en route to the Western White House in San Clemente. He walked the DC10 aisle, signed autographs, and spoke with passengers while Secret Service guarded him. Airline officials and White House aides cited secrecy for security and demonstrated an energy crisis message. The 25 member presidential party sat among 132 passengers. Nixon and staff paid 217.64 each for seats. a satellite device kept White House contact.akers
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Nixon cuts fuel use on California trip via solo jet
White House figures show the Spirit of 76 consumed 9,000 to 10,000 gallons for transcontinental legs. A backup plane and press charter were not used, boosting savings of about 10,000 gallons. Nixon arrived at LAX then drove to San Clemente, avoiding a helicopter.
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French accuses Spain of harboring ETA assassins
Spanish papers accuse French authorities of harboring killers of Premier Carrero Blanco after ETA claims responsibility for the Dec 20 assassination. Madrid says it may seek extradition while Spain recalls its ambassador to France for consultations amid polemics over cross border threats and Basque violence.
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Holiday traffic toll low for Christmas weekend
Traffic deaths over the Christmas weekend totaled 520, the lowest four day figure since 1951. The National Safety Council had estimated 550 to 650 deaths. A spokesman noted it may take weeks to gauge the significance, with many service stations closed and traffic unusually light. Last year 656 deaths were counted in a three day period.
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No Suez withdrawal before mid January
Israel's chief of staff says no chance for withdrawal agreement along the Suez Canal until mid January or early February. Lt. Gen. David Elazar told troops that Geneva talks are in preparatory detail only and not working formulas for force separation. He warned a deadlock could spark renewed warfare along the canal. The talks resumed with a 90 minute session and a UN spokesman said another meeting would be held Friday.
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Crime rise in United States despite city declines
Figures released by Acting Atty. Gen. Robert H. Bork show a 1 percent overall rise in crime, with 71 of the nation’s largest cities reporting decreases. Violent crime up 3 percent, murder up 5 percent, forcible rape up 8 percent, aggravated assault up 5 percent. Property crimes rose 1 percent, while regional totals vary from 2 percent declines in the West to 4 percent gains in the South.
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Middletown Weather: Light Rain Snow Likely This Evening
The Middletown area may see light rain or snow this evening with temperatures near 30 degrees. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 40s with a 55 degree high and 38 degree low yesterday. An observed 4 inch rainfall is noted. The extended outlook shows rain or snow Saturday and snow flurries Sunday.
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Harold B. Lee Dies, Mormon Church Leader Passes Away
Harold B. Lee, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at 74 after a hospital checkup. He led the 3.3 million member church since July 7, 1972, following Joseph Fielding Smith’s death. Funeral arrangements to be discussed by the Council of the Twelve Apostles with Lee’s family. Spencer W. Kimball is expected to be his successor.
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