21 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1974
Page
1
Federal energy officials say the February gasoline allocation system was a shambles due to bad data and over-reliance on oil companies. They admit miscalculations, political shifts, and unreliable state estimates, with revisions showing large errors. A switch to rationing may come by mid April as summer demand nears.
President Ford campaigned six hours for Willis Gradison Jr. in Cincinnati urging Republicans to win the 1st District special election on March 5. He attended a $100 dinner, faced more than 150 protesters at the Convention Center, and said Nixon understood Watergate's impact. Gradison faces Democrat Thomas Luken. the seat has rarely stayed Republican.
The state of Maryland sues federal energy chief William E. Simon and 20 major oil companies to force a larger monthly gasoline share. Gov. Marvin Mandel says the situation is critical and workers may lose jobs without gas. The suit follows a one time bonus allocation for February amid broader state decisions on distribution.
Columbus officials clash with federal aides over whether Ohio loses two percent of its gasoline supply. Gov. Gilligan cites updated figures showing no cut, while a Washington FEC spokesman says the February directive stands. Congressmen report mixed messages as oil companies shift supplies.
Hal Boyle, renowned for chronicling war and peace, ends his regular AP column. He describes becoming an intermittent columnist and cites a rare illness, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as a major reason for reducing output.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will lower its speed limit to 55 mph effective March 1, ahead of a federal deadline. It cites possible loss of federal highway funds if states fail to comply by March 3 and notes concern over a potential General Assembly deadlock on state speed limits.
Rain is forecast for tonight and Friday in the Middletown area with lows in the mid 40s Friday highs near 50s. Yesterday's high was 45 and overnight low 28. The extended outlook shows rain or snow from Saturday through Monday with highs in the mid 40s and lows around the 20s.
The House Judiciary Committee staff propose a broader impeachable offenses standard including noncriminal conduct. The definition, prepared by John M. Doar and Albert E. Jenner Jr., is only staff view but may influence lawmakers as the panel receives the brief. Senate Judiciary expects no immediate hearings over Nixon Jaworski dispute amid concerns of unfair pretrial publicity. Dean II to testify in Chapin trial set for April 1 following court ruling.
Atlanta editor Reg Murphy of the Constitution was abducted by a group calling itself the Revolutionary Army after leaving his home with a man who wanted to discuss a news story. FBI searched Murphy's office as guards and officials assessed the case amid similar national kidnap scares.
No word from the Symbionese Liberation Army on Patricia Hearst's fate as a $2 million food relief program unfolds. The SLA, who abducted the UC Berkeley student on February 4, claims she is a prisoner of war while authorities await a possible breakthrough or new demands.
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