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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
4
White House watchers foresee a hybrid system combining conventional rationing with a taxed market to allocate limited gasoline. Sen. Humphrey endorses market based triage, while Energy Czar Simon delays printing coupons. If rationing comes, hybrids become the likely policy.
The Tech Bulldogs defeated Western Kentucky 34 to 0 to win the national Division II championship in Sacramento. Tech previously beat Boise State 38-34 and finished the season 12-1-0, propelled by Terry Bradshaw and QB Denny Duran.
A six year study across 22 countries shows school environment heavily influences math and science, while reading is shaped more by home. Japanese 14 year olds match 18 year old Americans in science. gifted students excel under any method. home reading boosts outcomes. class size shows limited effect. day care and earlier education rise.
The piece warns that rising federal mandates threaten Detroit’s auto industry and jobs. It notes emission rules, bumpers, seat belts, air bags, ignition locks, and audio alarms plus a 20 mpg goal by decade’s end with further standards by 1978, stressing costs and disruption to private vehicle roles.
Washington advises Western Europe to join an energy action group as Kissinger seeks long term solutions. While likened to the Marshall Plan, experts warn funding alone cannot fix shortages now. European, Japanese relief hinges on Geneva talks and resolving the Israel Arab conflict influencing oil supply.
The article argues Nelson Rockefeller’s resignation as New York governor strengthens his GOP presidential odds by backing 1974 congressional campaigns amid Watergate fallout and recession. It notes his shift from liberal image to centrist stance, his past defeats, and the need to build support among conservative party workers and states’ organizations.
Washington reports poor mood in the Republican Party as Watergate fears grip leaders after a Nixon era campaign huddle. Polls from Gallup Harris Sindlinger and Market Opinion Research show Democrats ahead. candidates face broad losses in 1974 across states including New York California Illinois and Texas with fears of a major GOP setback.
Conservatives in Congress and across the country are re evaluating Vice President Gerald Ford as a potential president. Ford’s voting with Nixon 83 percent of the time and his testimony on constitutional amendments draw conservative sentiment that he may unite party factions while Nixon’s approach receives mixed appraisal.
The article discusses Nelson Rockefeller as a potential 1960s presidential candidate. It notes his age advantage against rivals like Reagan, his stable family life, and long tenure in high office. It argues he is fiscally prudent and capable of running a large state, amid Republican concerns about rivals and the electorate's mood.
The Monroe News-Star provides its history from 1929 to 1972 with editors publishers and directors listed. It notes city offices in Monroe Louisiana and identifies key executives such as Robert Ewing Brown Jack Campbell Edmond Brown and Patricia Hen drick among others. The paper positions as an independent outlet and AP member.
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