Nixon Eyes Energy Crisis After Holiday Break
President Nixon returned from Christmas at the White House to focus on the energy crisis and a stack of roughly 50 bills. He put off a planned Florida vacation, weighing a New Year’s trip, as aides and reporters queued for possible travel. He planned talks with energy chief William Simon on a standby gasoline rationing plan and faced major bills to sign, including Social Security benefits rise and defense spending.
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Howlett to End Unnecessary Road Tests for Experienced Drivers
Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett announced an administrative plan to drop the random road test on renewal effective January 1, eliminating about 150000 tests annually. The policy exempts out of state drivers moving to Illinois and keeps road tests for new drivers, revoked licenses, certain examination cases, license upgrades, lapse renewals, and drivers aged 69 or older.
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Couple found frozen to death in Schenectady home
An elderly couple Frank Baker 93 and Katherine Baker 91 were found frozen on their living room floor after their power was cut for a $202 five month bill. A grandson Basil Heise discovered them on Christmas Eve. Autopsy to determine if exposure caused death.
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Israel Egypt groundwork for Middle East peace talks
In Geneva Israel and Egypt laid the groundwork for substantial talks at the Middle East peace conference. The two nations discussed separating their forces and building a framework toward broader negotiations.
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Weather and early week temperatures with regional notes
The report notes cloudy conditions with possible rain and snow and a low near 30. Highs reach mid 30s on Thursday. Dresden Island Locks weather records show Monday high 41, low 32. Tuesday 40/33. 7 am 34 in Morris and 10 am 35 downtown. precipitation 0.28. In diplomacy, Dayan said talks to disengage troops have a better than 50 percent chance of success, while Cairo media remain pessimistic about withdrawal from Sinai. Both sides appointed negotiating teams. earlier talks broke down November 29.
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Arab oil producers ease cuts but US spared
Diplomats said the 10 percent production increase by Arab oil nations would lessen the fuel war’s impact on the West while causing little direct effect in the United States. OAPEC pledged to supply full needs to friendly nations and ease curbs next month, with continued boycotts against the US and several others.
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Gilchrist Dies at 58 in Morris Community
Donald R. Gilchrist 58 of 757 Fremont died unexpectedly at home Monday. Funeral at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation today 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Finland Chapel. He founded Gilchrist Plant Food Manufacturing Co. in Morris and served as Morris zoning officer 1969-1971. Survived by wife Ruth, daughter Debi Sue, son Ronald, two brothers John H. and Ralph W., and several nieces and nephews.
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Energy plans discussed as Nixon weighs rationing options
President Nixon meets with energy chief William Simon on possible gas rationing and standby plans to handle a fuel shortage. Arab oil ministers ease stance, while New York stations face high pricing complaints and Los Angeles reports drops in electricity use after rationing starts.
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Kissinger Targeted in Rome Airport Massacre Plot
UPI reports Libyan-financed and run group linked to Black September planned to assassinate Henry Kissinger in Beirut on Dec. 16 but diverted to Rome where 31 died at Leonardo da Vinci Airport and one died after hijacking a Lufthansa flight. The operation tied to Libyan directives aimed to coincide with the Geneva peace conference.
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Pope warns world about modern culture and self divinity
Pope Paul VI in his Christmas Day address cautions against the modern culture that places man above God and condemns abortion. He urges Catholics to seek life through Jesus Christ, stressing the need for a savior and divine guidance amid sorrow and sin.
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Ferry disaster in Ecuador blamed on drunken crew and overload
Survivors allege the Jambeli ferry was overloaded and the crew drank before departure from Puerto Bolivar to Guayaquil. The 100 foot vessel sank off Puna Island, 36 miles from Guayaquil, killing many including women, children, and soldiers. Naval officials report 143 bodies recovered and 142 rescued as an investigation begins.
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