Fuel Allocation Plan Would Cut Gasoline Output
The administration proposes new fuel allocations regulations to raise prices and reduce gasoline by about 15 percent at the refinery level. Emergency services would receive full needs while other users would get roughly 90 percent, with distribution at wholesale to protect feeding industries and maintain public services.
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Washington
UPI
New Energy
William E. Simon
The
Washington Star-News
Simon
Gasoline shortage halts Ironton city vehicles and urban renewal
Ironton Ohio faces a fuel shortage that may leave 70 city vehicles idle next month. City Manager J B Skirvin said the 5000 gallon monthly need was exhausted three days early and emergency cars are the only exceptions while local dealers supply the rest.
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Ironton, Ohio
UPI
Ohio
J.B. Skirvin
Skirvin
Ohio highway patrol vows hard line against truck shutdowns
Ohio Patrol chief Col. Robert Chiaramonte says trucks threatening a nationwide stall will be moved by Ohio National Guard wreckers if they do not proceed. He warns drag and clear to keep traffic moving. Washington votes to create a giant new East Midwest railroad system from seven bankrupt lines and House approval follows. A House Senate conference will craft a compromise.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio Highway Patrol
Ohio National Guard
Robert Chiaramonte
Washington
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Midwest
House
Congress
Skylab Crew Watches Scrubbed Minute Man Launch
Houston skywatchers stayed up three extra hours to capture photos of a Minute Man rocket at Vandenberg California. The launch was canceled moments before liftoff though engineers valued the effort and imagery.
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Houston
UPI
Vandenburg
Calif
Bruce McCandless
Denny Lumpkins fatally shot during burglary attempt
In Lima Ohio a 19 year old man from Delphos was killed early Tuesday during a burglary at a sporting goods store. Police said Lumpkins surprised officers and fired a shotgun through the door after grabbing the weapon.
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Lima
Ohio
UPI
Denny Lumpkins
Delphos
Lumpkins
Weather and local life notes for Norwalk area
Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Tonight increasing clouds and a 30 percent chance of showers. Thursday cloudy with possible evening snow and a 50 percent precipitation chance. Norwalk high 28 low 14 report. humidity readings and sunrise sunset times listed. Marriage license applications include Meade Blecke and Pratt Dixon pairs. Death notices report Mrs. Mary Shoup, 82, Montpelier.
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Norwalk
Union Rejects Rotary Printing Offer After 5 Hour Talks
After a five hour negotiation with Federal Mediator Arthur Woods, Rotary Printing Co. workers remain on strike. The company offered two pay plans: 1,218 dollars per hour over three years tied to living cost growth or a guaranteed 85.8 cents per hour over three years. Both offers expire Friday and were rejected by the union before taking to members.
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Rotary Printing Co
Arthur Woods
Harold Curry
Pat Guinn
Allied Industrial Workers
AIW
Rotary
Norwalk High Band Seeks 100 New Uniforms For Next Year
Band director J L Mougey asks the school board to approve up to 14500 for 100 new uniforms. IMPA pledges 3000 with the board expected to cover the rest after bids. Aiming for a simple overlay style with jackets pants and caps, the group plans a uniform fund for future years.
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Norwalk High School
J.L. Mougey
Board of Education
Instrumental Music Parents Association
IMPA
Mougey
R. Paul Laycock
Buttons
Ways and Means
James Lewellen
Joseph Geoghan
James Ryder
Crazylegs Hirsch Sues Johnson Wax Over Use of Nickname
Elroy Hirsch the former Rams star and Wisconsin athletic director filed a 1.1 million suit against Johnson Wax Co claiming its shaving cream "Crazylegs" infringes his nickname used on the gridiron. He says the branding causes embarrassment and humiliation.
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Madison, Wis
UPI
Elroy
Crazylegs
Hirsch
Los Angeles Rams
Johnson Wax Co
Mission. Hirsch
University of Wisconsin
Weigh Stations Closed Across Ohio Amid Truckers’ Threats
Ohio announces all 20 weigh stations will remain closed indefinitely as truckers threaten a nationwide shutdown at midnight. Patrol cites manpower limits and tactical moves to keep traffic flowing. Delaware station mentions an operation plan. Cambridge records show the I-70 station typically earns about $4,900 weekly in fines.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio Highway Patrol
Delaware
Cambridge
Italians Buy Taxis to Bypass Sunday Driving Ban
Wealthy Italians circumvent Rome’s Sunday driving ban by purchasing taxis for personal use, exploiting the exemption. The move highlights gaps in enforcement and ongoing tensions over the policy.
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Rome
UPI
Urban Car aims to ease fuel shortage with university design
University of Illinois students showcase an electric and gas powered urban car with 30 mpg, low emissions, and 70 mph capability for brief runs. Development by 125 students under Professor Roger Burtness targets road tests by Christmas, though current success depends on final bug fixes and battery recharge constraints.
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Urbana, Ill
UPI
University of Illinois
Roger Burtness
Honda
Burtness
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