03 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1974
Page
1
IRS survey shows about 20 percent of checked service stations sold gasoline above the legal ceiling. The agency plans 300 agents to enforce price rules and notes rising serious gouging cases and increasing price refunds against stations.
Allison Thompson of Santa Barbara identified by the U S Embassy after guns and ammunition were found in her luggage on arrival from Los Angeles at Heathrow. Authorities say three suspects tied to student politics and possible attacks on Moroccan diplomats face possible trial or deportation with FBI seeking two more U S students. Scotland Yard imposed a security blackout amid a broader Arab terrorist alert.
Sun Oil Co. rejects price gouging charges after the Federal Energy Office opened an investigation. The firm cites a Puerto Rico sale via Sun Oil of Puerto Rico and a contract with Northeast Petroleum tied to Caribbean oil prices posted in Platts Oil Gram.
Kuwait plans a 60 per cent government stake in Gulf Oil Corp of Pittsburgh and British Petroleum holdings in Kuwait Oil Co. The move aims for gradual nationalization by 1979 with possible 70 to 100 per cent control later. Parliament will consider a rival bill to full nationalization amid compensation terms.
The IRS will conduct a new audit of President Nixon's income taxes to see if more taxes are due. It will cover 1970 and 1971 returns, with potential extension to other years, and may revisit deductions tied to presidential papers donated to the National Archives. The investigation follows controversy over valuation and timing of the donated papers.
Ice storms crippled areas from central Texas to New Jersey as snow fell north and rain spread south. At least seven deaths occurred in traffic crashes due to icy roads. Memphis reports widespread calls after falls. power lines down and schools closed.
Fire at Anderson Ferry Marina near Cincinnati causes about 44000 dollars damage to four houseboats tied along the Ohio River. Fire Marshal Daniel Klotter says the blaze started in one boat and spread. arson squad investigating the cause.
Tex Ritter, a major figure in country and Western music, died of a massive heart attack at Baptist Hospital in Nashville at age 67 after visiting a band member jailed on alimony arrears. Ritter, known for hits like The Wayward Wind and You Are My Sunshine, starred in 78 films and appeared in Western TV series.
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