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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
1
General Motors asks federal officials to adopt a plan that would remove emission controls from about 40 million late model cars. The company says fuel savings could reach five billion gallons annually, with potential tripling of gains over ten years if federal standards are relaxed.
President Edward N. Cole noted ongoing discussion in Washington on gasoline surtaxes and possible rationing. He said lawmakers are acquainting Public Works Committee members with the proposal as it is placed into perspective. The five billion gallons would represent seven percent of the 69.2 billion gallons used by U.S. passenger cars in 1971, with other motor vehicles using 28.2 billion gallons, per the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association.
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka told Henry Kissinger Japan faces its worst postwar economic strain due to a 20 percent cut in crude imports next month. Tanaka seeks U S guidance while asserting Japan will set its Middle East policy independently, relying on foreign energy for 85 percent of needs and over 80 percent of oil from the Middle East.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration studies fuel use taxes as a way to curb energy consumption while reserving rationing as a last resort. The energy task force plans to deliver tax recommendations within a week, with possible surcharges on gasoline, electricity, and natural gas.
Wounded prisoners arrive in Israel to cheering crowds as Defense Minister Dayan hails talks over tank battles. Egypt and Syria clash on the Suez and Golan fronts, with Red Cross estimating a week for exchanges. Israel holds about 6900 Egyptians and 100 others. Syria not included.
UAW leaders moved to quell a split over the Ford contract, accepting ratification despite skilled tradesmen rejecting it. The International Executive Board ordered renegotiation of an overtime provision while urging no GM walkout next Monday if talks fail, and allowing targeted local actions if needed.
Weather forecast for Middletown calls for showers and possible thundershowers tonight with lows near 32. Friday will be partly cloudy with a high near 50 and overnight low around 63 after a yesterday high of 68. Extended outlook shows fair skies Saturday and a chance of showers Sunday.
Pentagon officials expect the Army to miss its recruiting goals by 15 000 to 20 000 men by next June. Assistant Secretary of Defense William K Brehm says the shortage is not severe enough to restart the draft, with manpower cuts ordered by Congress likely absorbing much of the gap.
Senate resumes push on a broad energy control bill authorizing emergency fuel allocation and rationing. Debate delayed by antibusing amendment plans and Democrats vow to keep floor free of extraneous changes while aiming to finish swiftly.
Vice President-designate Gerald Ford testifies before the House Judiciary Committee appealing for fair treatment. He emphasizes truth, fairness, and a spirit of compromise to improve relations between Congress and the White House and between Democrats and Republicans. He notes his 25 years in Congress and cites past Senate testimony on his aims.
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