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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1973
Page
2
Congress debates emergency fuel act authorizing President to ration scarce crude and gas while speeding Alaska North Slope pipeline. Senate and House support energy saving steps, daylight saving, and energy research, with focus on reducing oil use and expanding alternative sources.
The House passed a bill authorizing a 179 mile Alaska oil pipeline from Bay fields to the Gulf of Alaska amid energy crisis pressure. Veto threats linger over regulatory provisions, while oil firms cite a 1977 completion aim if a start bill moves this year. A conference likely extends into next month.
Archibald Cox testified before about 1,500 lawyers that he was prevented from obtaining files on milk industry campaign contributions and was ordered to stay away from the Ellsberg psychiatrist burglary case. He said President Nixon ordered him to focus away from the Watergate break-in and related matters.
Washington AP sources report Glenn Weir and Luck Smith told the House Agriculture Committee that crop acreage could rise to about 12 million acres, boosting fuel needs by at least four percent as farmers press for higher production to meet market demands. Department officials say current supplies of gasoline and propane for farms are generally adequate for 1973 with some local shortages.
Police say a white husband and black wife were abducted at gunpoint by 11 men as two cars of black men boxed them in on a Fort Lauderdale street. Barfield, 33, was reported seriously hurt. his wife, 26, was not harmed. The attack involved a fire set on the wife and the husband hospitalized. Authorities described a coordinated sequence with guns and multiple vehicles.
Maryland officials say Governor Mandel will sign a strong emergency fuel bill and declare a state of emergency to empower rapid actions. The measure inventories oil suppliers, directs transportation staff to cut highway speed limits, and auto governs its expiration and legislative review.
Skylab program director William C Schneider says a new launch date will be set after inspecting cracks in eight stabilizer fins and seven of eight support beams on the Saturn IB. Astronauts Gerald P. Carr William R. Pogue and Edward G. Gibson were en route to Houston for a decision meeting amid delays.
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