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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1973

Page

9

Voluntary 10-Gallon Week Proposed For Public

Washington AP reports energy czar William E. Simon urged the public to limit gasoline to 10 gallons per week voluntarily, avoiding mandatory rationing now. He warned potential limits could be enacted if needed by month end, while also allotting 1.5 million barrels of military jet fuel to United Airlines to ease a crisis.

Washington William E. Simon Simon Nixon Pentagon United States International Airlines Federal Energy Office Congress Congressional Conference Committee Senate House Henry M. Jackson Dash

Soviet and Egyptian ministers vow to aid peace talks

In Geneva Soviet foreign minister Gromyko and Egyptian Ismail Fahmy pledged to do all they can to advance the Arab Israeli peace conference. Israeli foreign minister Abba Eban called for a comprehensive peace with recognition and cooperation among Middle East states. Kissinger and Gromyko planned a dinner as delegates arrive amid Jordan and Syrian movements.

Geneva Switzerland Andrei A. Gromyko Soviet Union Ismail Fahmy Egypt Fahmy Abba Eban Israel

Horde Of Beer Licenses Okayed With Some Disdain

City Commissioner Mrs. Budge Reusch again opposed taverns voting against cereal malt license renewals earlier but abstained on 16 licenses approved now. City Attorney Richeson noted reservations on one, but no proof to block, listing licensees and locations. Planning and zoning actions covered, plus Elm Street paving and through street designation near the new fire station, with traffic changes and timing for construction through 1974.

Jewel Scott Budge Reusch Reusch Commission Ralston Zoning Board of Appeals Richeson Commission Elm Street 10Th 11Th Elm Fred Zook Second Street Walnut Beech Zook Central Business District South Oak Oak Mills Maupin Construction Company Olive Cypress Cherry Massasoit Wilson Grant Riverview Addition Ben Kiefer Planning Commission Kiefer 23Rd Princeton Robert W. Mills

Little Gas During Holidays By DON LAMBERT

Christmas motorists face closures at about 220 000 gasoline stations nationwide with most shops closed on Sunday per President Nixon. Ottawa stations vary from 24 hour service to full holiday closures, with a detailed rundown of hours for each Ottawa location and the days they remain open or shut during the Christmas period.

Don Lambert Nixon Ottawa

Kissinger Holds Talks in Paris on Vietnam Pause

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with Hanoi's Le Duc Tho in Paris to discuss the abortive cease fire pact and North Vietnam's demand for American economic aid. Officials said no new Vietnam accord was expected, and talks covered the Arab‑Israeli conference in Geneva, Franco‑U.S. relations, and ongoing Vietnam warfare.

Middle East Gromyko Henry A. Kissinger Palace of Nations Kissinger Hussein Jordan Syria SANA Damascus Geneva Paris Hanoi le Duc Tho Vietnam North Vietnam United States

Christmas Holiday Closings Across Ottawa and Franklin County

Local offices and businesses will close Tuesday for Christmas with many also closing Monday. Franklin County Court House and offices shut both days and reopen Wednesday. Ottawa City Hall open Monday, closed Tuesday. Job Opportunity Center and federal offices closed Monday and Tuesday. post office operations limited Saturday noon, Monday noon, and Tuesday. regular mail Saturday and Monday. Ottawa Herald to publish Monday only. banks close Monday noon, reopen Wednesday. students dismissed Friday 2 p.m., return January 2.

Franklin County Ottawa Ottawa Herald

Chilly Aftermath To State Snowstorm

Kansas endures bitter cold after a two day winter storm that dumped up to eight inches of snow in the southeast. Wind shifts bring warmer sunshine but wind chills plunge to well below zero in parts of the state. Roads were closed briefly by drifting snow as Garden City and Hill City logged the coldest readings, while Wichita stayed above 10 degrees. Overnight lows fall into the single digits with Friday highs in the mid 30s to around 40 as a warming trend continues.

Topeka Kan Kansas National Weather Service Garden City Hill City Wichita

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