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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
1
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a stand-by system for gasoline rationing with three months of ration coupons being printed. He cautioned the system may not be needed and said costs could reach about 1.5 billion dollars per year if activated.
Simon warned that new legislation may be required to enforce a gasoline rationing system. He proposed a basic monthly allowance of 32 to 35 gallons per licensed driver over 18, with adjustments by region. He noted residual fuel diversions to New England and a possible smaller shortage than earlier feared, amid rising world oil prices and election-time pressures.
President Nixon travels from Washington to California on a secret commercial flight to the Western White House in San Clemente. He walked the aisles, spoke with passengers, and signed autographs while Secret Service guarded him. Assistant press secretary Warren cited the move as an energy crisis example and security reason.
American shoppers spent hundreds of millions on holiday gifts with many retailers reporting record highs despite high prices and winter storms. Warm clothing and electric heaters topped demand while some luxury items fell out of favor at Titche's in Dallas amid oil shortages and recession worries.
Weather data shows a high of the mid 40s and low around 30 with 30 percent precipitation. Mostly cloudy conditions continue tonight and Friday with a chance of snow flurries and breezy southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
In Schenectady New York the grandson of elderly couple Frank Baker age 93 and Catherine Baker age 92 questioned why they died after Niagara Mohawk cut power over a 253 dollar bill. He suggested senility may have led to unpaid bills and memory lapses. Police found hundreds of dollars hidden under mattresses and toilet paper.
TEL AVIV AP Israeli chief of staff Lt Gen David Elazar said there is no chance of an accord on withdrawing Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal until mid January or early February. He told troops on the canal that negotiators were instructed to pursue preparatory details and avoid working formulas for force separation.
Harold B Lee, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at 74 after a hospital exam. He had led the 3.5 million church since July 1972 and was surrounded by family. A successor from the Council of the Twelve Apostles was expected soon, with Spencer W Kimball a likely choice.
Washington AP late wire: the six largest gypsum board manufacturers United States Gypsum National Gypsum Georgia Pacific Kaiser Celotex and Flintkote were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh along with ten current and former executives. The charges accuse price fixing in the home construction component market.
The FAA administrator expressed dismay that President Nixon’s California flight aboard a commercial jet was not coordinated in advance with the agency. He said the oversight left little time to implement critical air traffic precautionary procedures before the President’s air travel.
New York State's unemployment rate jumped to 4.9 percent in November per the Labor Department. A spokesman cited seasonal factors, especially in construction, for the rise from October. Total unemployed reached 405,000 in November, up from 265,000 in October.
The Justice Department reports a one percent rise in serious crime for the first nine months of the year. It notes 71 of the nation’s largest cities saw declines in crime in the same period, contrasting with a two percent fall in 1972’s first nine months.
Heavy rains flooded the Oswego City School District Education Center at 233 West Utica Street. Estimated damage ranges from 30 000 to 40 000 dollars as water six to eight inches deep inundated hallways and a book processing area. Carpeting buckled, drawers flooded, and some equipment and files likely damaged.
Thousands of South Vietnamese troops swept the lower Mekong Delta to protect the rice harvest after government forces endured heavy casualties in a Christmas Day Viet Cong ambush. Delayed reports said about 500 soldiers were incapacitated in the attack.
Former Attorney General John Mitchell turned down recommendations for a federal grand jury investigation of possible crimes by the Associated Milk Producers Inc. The Justice Department later filed a civil antitrust suit against the cooperative, which paid $202,000 to President Nixon’s re election campaign.
Police trace movements of Cathy Edmiston a 17 year old from Williamsville after her nearly nude battered body was found in a shopping center lot near Erie County. Autopsy cites strangulation and possible sexual assault with injuries suggesting drag or impact. three men were last seen with her at a tavern Christmas Night.
Lottery announces winners with prizes of 50 000 for all six numbers 5 000 for last five 500 for last four 50 for last three 5 tickets free. Contact State Lottery at State Office Building Syracuse New York for claim details.
Burglars looted sacred vessels then set fire to St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Elmira New York destroying the 1891 building. The arson fire broke out shortly before 1 am and the roof caved in by 1 30 am leaving only walls and an 80 foot belfry. rectory survived with smoke and water damage. The church served about 600 in congregation with 1000 attending Sunday services.
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