Voters select Ford replacement in tight district race
In Grand Rapids 5th District voters turnout was very light as they began choosing a Republican nominee for Gerald Ford's former seat. The race follows Ford’s impeachment attack remarks and a national political climate. The period piece notes the subdued mood and local dynamics shaping the contest.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
5Th Congressional District
Gerald R. Ford
Congress
Ford
Fertilizer Shortages Widen Across Regions Says Report
The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service reports growing fertilizer shortages across nearly all U S areas with shortages in nitrogen phosphate potash and mixed fertilizer noted by state and county offices. Lawyer for former Vice President Spiro Agnew to challenge disbarment recommendation in Maryland Court of Appeals. Bing Crosby undergoes surgery but doctors say voice will remain unaffected. Defense Department plans larger manpower cuts and a big budget increase request. Lt Col Walton F Dater Jr died in a T38 crash near Big Spring Texas. student pilot Alan Jackson survived bailout as multiple crashes at Webb AFB raise safety concerns.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Annapolis
Spiro T. Agnew
State Court of Appeals
Agnew
Maryland
Maryland Bar Association
Big Spring
Tex
Walton F. Dater Jr
Ivoryton
Conn
Sand Hill
Alan Jackson
Dallas
Webb Air Force Base
West Texas
Gasoline rationing begins nationwide under new rules
Federal Energy Office unveils a non coupon petroleum allocation plan with hardship exemptions. Homes must cut thermostats six to ten degrees compared with 1972 levels. gasoline at service stations will be reduced, with estimates of 15 to 20 percent less use. Airlines face 5 percent less aviation fuel while essential services and military uses are protected.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Energy Office
FEC
William E. Simon
Amtrak derailment among three in nation
Amtrak Texas Chief derailed near Ardmore Oklahoma on Monday sending 45 people to seek aid. The southbound train with 115 passengers slid off rails in an industrial area, several cars derailed and a dining car burned while others were evacuated by workers using pry bars.
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Associated Press
Pricilla Heidner
Amtrak
Ardmore
Okla
McGregor
Tex
Pennsylvania
White Haven
Chicago
Houston
Sion
Santa Fe Railway
McGregor Depot
Lehigh Valley Railroad
John Hosking
Nanyuan Commune Near Peking Showcases Mechanized Farming
The Nanyuan People's Commune near Peking, a 15 year old agricultural community, runs 9 100 plus households and over 39 000 people. It produced more than 91 million kilos of vegetables in 1972 while boasting 23 large tractors and 12 walking tractors. Most work is mechanized yet many tasks remain hand done or partly machine assisted.
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Associated Press
Nanyuan
Peking
More locals live alone in Reeves County trend grows
Reeves County sees a rise in one person households affecting the community. Government data show singles occupy 13.8 percent of local housing, with national and regional comparisons, noting a surge driven by young adults and delayed marriages. The trend yields 609 one person households locally.
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Reeves County
United States
Texas
Market Gains Lead as Earnings and Kissinger Hopes Boost Trading
New York stocks rose on brisk turnover with the Dow up 7.68 at 847.86 as earnings strength and hopes for Middle East peace lift sentiment. IBM gained 4 1/2 points after a 1973 net rise of 23 percent, while Winnebago led NYSE activity with a 5 7/8 advance. Cotton futures jumped to the daily limit as supplies tighten, with March 1974 up as much as 10 a bale.
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NEW York
Henry A. Kissinger
Mideast
New York Stock Exchange
Federal Energy Office
American Stock Exchange
Champion Homes
Big Board
IBM
First National City
Winnebago
Deaths and Services for Tom A Holder in Pecos
Tom A Holder 65 dies after hospital arrival. Services at First Baptist Church with Rev Clyde Chasteen. burial in Fairview Cemetery. Born Feb 20 1908 in Benjamin, resident of Pecos since 1945 from Kermit. survived by wife Louise, son Douglas of Topeka, daughter Karen Rolan of Lubbock, brothers Bill Pecos and A C Lovington NM, four grandchildren. London AP notes Britain moves toward metric for dahlia shows with rings sizing blooms by metric limits.
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Tom A. Holder
First Baptist Church
Clyde Chasteen
Fairview Cemetery
Holder
Reeves County Memorial Hospital
Benjamin
Pecos
Kermit
Louise
Douglas
Topeka
Kan
Karen Rolan
Lubbock
Bill
A.C
Lovington, N.M
Calendar of Pecos events lists clubs and meetings
Calendar of events in Pecos outlines Tuesday activities including Social Security rep at the community building Barstow Senior Citizens luncheon at Barstow Community Center TOPS at the driver s license bureau AARP First Methodist Church meeting B P W Federation Parlor AL ANON 212 S Oak St South Pecos PTA and Evening Optimist Club at Saragosa Hall Wednesday Optimist Club Downtown Lions Pecos Independent Basketball League at Las Palmas Thursday Rotary Club at Holiday Inn Reeves County Young Homemakers Federation Parlor
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South Room
Barstow
First Methodist Church
Federation
Al-Anon
S. Oak St
South Pecos
Optimist
Saragosa Hall
Opti Mist
Downtown Lions
Holiday Inn
Pecos Independent Basketball League
Las Palmas
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