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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
1
From Capitol Hill to the White House officials push energy saving measures. President Nixon contemplates a train trip to Florida for Christmas. Mrs. Kennedy cuts heat in five rooms due to energy shortages.
In Oswego County students dominate scholarships with multiple names listed for nursing and general awards. Winners include Gail C. Bracy and Ronda M. Schott from Mexico Junior-Senior High, Ruth F. E. Crouch of Oswego High, and Daniel D. Manwaring of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central. A student from Central Square, Trembly, born in Ford Dix, is highlighted for travel and achievements in sports and academics. Weather: rising clouds, snow likely tonight and tomorrow with temps around ten to mid twenty.
The midcontinent storm dumped six to eight inches across Nebraska and Minnesota with up to 69 inches in a five day span near Silver Bay. Officials estimated about 1,009 people sought shelter in 25 facilities as families fled to relatives hotels or shelters. Emergency officials urged early departures and city traffic eased as Denver and nearby airports reported disruption.
In Kuwait officials gave no indication of fate for five Palestinian gunmen who killed 32 at Rome and Athens airports in a two day spree. They surrendered after hijacking a West German jet and freed 12 hostages. The group claimed pride in their actions while denying criminal intent.
Gov Malcolm Wilson disclosed his 1972 income was in the neighborhood of at least $100000. He said only $52000 came from lieutenant governor salary with about $11000 from securities and $30000 from his law firm. He paid about $40000 in taxes and favored fiscal reform.
A five alarm blaze at the 103 year old St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church on Mt Loretto Home grounds burned over two hours before firefighters contained it. No injuries were reported as the roof collapsed and authorities investigated the cause. Police said the church was unoccupied when the fire started.
Rep. Peter W. Rodino of New Jersey says a final selection for the special counsel to lead the investigation into possible grounds for President Nixon's impeachment will be decided soon. Republicans criticized the probe's pace as the House Judiciary Committee pressed forward.
A mother Elizabeth Forest 23 and her five children Issac 8 Cathy 7 Little Mae 6 Lorine 4 and Michael 3 perished when a second floor blaze gutted a wooden two family dwelling in Orlando.
W A Tony Boyle former United Mine Workers president had his five year term cut to three years by U S District Judge Charles Richey citing health. He faces a new arraignment on murder charges. Meantime Homer Elm an American civilian abducted by the Viet Cong was released near the Mekong Delta site and flown back to Saigon.
U S intelligence analysts say Communist leaders outlined a 1974 strategy to widen control in border areas of South Vietnam while launching guerrilla style attacks inside government held zones. They reportedly told cadremen a full scale offensive like 1968 would be politically unwise.
A Liberian freighter with a 40 crew sank about 520 miles northwest of Victoria after being reported by a Canadian Forces plane. Flares were seen from lifeboats near the position where the Oriental Monarch disappeared at 13 15 a.m. PST.
Gov. John J. Gilligan names Cleveland businessman Howard Metzenbaum to succeed Sen. William Saxbe who resigns to become attorney general. Both Gilligan and Metzenbaum are Democrats.
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger expresses optimism after meetings with Spanish officials on renewing U S military bases in Spain despite reports of tougher conditions.
The Senate House conference reports an emergency energy bill granting President Nixon sole power to order gasoline rationing with Congress able to veto other actions. Conferees expect drafting to finish today as Nixon huddles with energy chief Simon and the administration weighs timing. Teamsters say they will reopen trucking contracts to ensure crisis actions.
Melvin R. Laird announced his resignation from President Nixon’s top domestic adviser post effective Feb 1. He urged House members to vote on impeachment by March 15 citing Watergate turmoil hurting policy. Laird will join Reader’s Digest as senior counselor for national and international affairs after seven months in the White House.
An Associated Press survey finds reduced electricity use in November and early December 1973 versus 1972 as warmer weather and conservation cut demand. Utility officials note measurement limits as more customers offset per–unit drops, with Edison Electric Institute reporting a 24 percent weekly decline by Dec 8 compared to 1972.
London reports show heavy shopping by housewives as trains stop and stores fail to open. Gasoline shortages delay mail and food, with Dorothy Piper traveling seven miles to refuel and many shelves empty due to hoarding and slow distribution. Turkey supplies also tight for Christmas.
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