End of Odd-Even Gas Rationing Spreads Across States
The odd-even gas rationing system is being dropped or relaxed in South Carolina, D.C., New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut and California as the Arab oil boycott ends. Some states keep strict plans while others report shorter lines and easing enforcement amid improving supplies.
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Kissinger vows steady U S policy on Russia
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger promised the Russians Washington will keep a firm and steady United States policy, signaling continued diplomacy amid tense Cold War rivalries.
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Banana exports to pause as tax hike hits Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA Honduras AP The Standard Fruit Co will suspend banana exports from Honduras for several weeks due to a new export tax of one to 2 percent per pound. The tax set to raise U S retail prices from 16 1 to 20 cents per pound was agreed by Guatemala Costa Rica Honduras Nicaragua Panama Colombia and Ecuador and takes effect April 15.
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Kissinger Pursues Golan Pullback Talks With Dayan
Kissinger works to secure an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights with Dayan and to gain ground on a troop separation plan within a month. He returns from Moscow without a breakthrough and aims to involve Egypt and Algeria to moderate Syrian demands while pursuing a broader arms and émigré talks.
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Rhodes predicts Nixon surrender on taped material
Rhodes says a plan to let White House counsel screen 42 taped conversations for impeachment review could end the confrontation. The committee has not proposed it, but it has broad Republican support and would allow James D. St. Clair to participate in screening with staff, though without veto power.
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Flooding in Toledo and western Lake Erie prompts warnings
National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Toledo shoreline and western Lake Erie from Vermilion to the Detroit River. High water closed highways in Ottawa Sandusky County, including Ohio 53 269 and 2 near Port Clinton by the Davis Besse plant. Winds shift from east to southeast as levels, already near six feet, are forecast to rise beyond Thursday’s 7.2 foot peak. Authorities urge precautions for residents and travelers.
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Middletown Weather Forecast With Showers This Week
Showers and thundershowers are forecast for Middletown tonight with lows in the mid-50s. Saturday brings a chance of rain with highs in the mid-60s. Yesterday’s high was 62 and overnight low 54 with 1 inch of rain by 8 am. Fair skies expected Sunday and Monday with a chance of showers Tuesday. highs in the 60s and lows in the upper 30s.
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Wage Raise Bill Sent To Nixon For Approval
The Senate and House passed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.30 with staged increases through 1978, expanding coverage to 56 million workers including 5 million public employees and 1 million domestics. Nixon’s decision awaits OMB review, despite bets he will sign.
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White House faces deadline on presidential file subpoena
No hint of White House response to special prosecutor Jaworski’s subpoena for presidential files as deadline passes. Officials dispute existence of taped conversations after a recorder ran out of tape while House Judiciary Committee reviews Watergate material. Senate Watergate chair Ervin blasts Saxbe over brief opposing five tapes and cites Dean memorandum on possible surreptitious entry.
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