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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1973

Page

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House Votes To Ban Gas For Busing

The House approved a 221 to 192 amendment banning allocations of fuels for transporting students beyond the nearest public school. Rep. Dingell said the measure could save 78 million gallons annually but it does not overturn court ordered busing. Opponents called it racist and demagogic and the Senate tabled a similar amendment.

Carl C. Craft Simon Great Britain Edward Heath American Airlines House John D. Dingell D-Mich Dingell Bella S. Abzug D-N.y Senate Congress

Gilligan Still Open on Saxbe Succession in Ohio

Gov. John Gilligan has not chosen a successor to Sen. William Saxbe, pending his resignation. Metzenbaum and Glenn seek the Democratic nomination, with Metzenbaum favored by Gilligan but options still under consideration for Saxbe's seat.

Columbus Ohio John Gilligan William B. Saxbe Senate Saxbe Governe Nixon Ciarry Ae Vt Gilligan Robert Tenenbaum Cleveland Howard Metzenbaum John Glenn Metzenbaum

Senate expected to confirm Saxbe as attorney general

Washington AP reports prompt Senate action on William B. Saxbe nomination for attorney general with expectations of swift approval. The piece notes likely confirmation and directs readers to Page 12 for continued coverage.

Saxbe Washington Senate William B. Saxbe

Airlines and auto layoffs swell unemployment figures

The energy crisis drives job losses as Eastern Airlines Pan American and Allegheny trim staff and schedules. About 177000 workers face layoffs with 6000 from auto plants and fuel shortages cited as main cause.

Nice Tatro Associated Press Eastern Airlines Pan American Airways Allegheny Airlines Herbert Stein Press

Tornado Toll Rises Across the South and Midwest

A pre winter storm system tore through the South leaving three dead and dozens injured as tornadoes hit Ninety Six and Prosperity in South Carolina and Georgia and Tennessee. The Midwest faced heavy snow and icy conditions with O'Hare shut and Lake Michigan flooding.

Associated Press Midwest South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Prosperity S.C Gainsville Benton Tenn O'Hare International Chicago Lake Michigan Chicago Area Waukegan, Ill Ohio Valley Atlantic Coast Michigan New England Pennsylvania New York

Scattered violence disrupts truckers protest amid fuel strikes

Scattered violence and mounting tension hit highways as independent truckers blockades and protests over fuel costs spread from Pennsylvania and Ohio. Some stoppages honor a two day shutdown, while teams like Teamsters refuse sanction. A driver was wounded on Interstate 70 in Colorado. threats and vandalism reported at truck stops along the region.

Mike Duffy Associated Press Pennsylvania Ohio Teamsters Union Colorado Kenneth D. Rothe Brighton Arkansas Tennessee Bedford

Kissinger Sadat agree on Suez force separation aim

Cairo reports say Secretary Kissinger and President Sadat plan to separate Arab and Israeli forces along the Suez Canal front as the first task of the Geneva peace conference. Officials expect progress after the new year amid constructive talks in Cairo.

Cairo Egypt Henry A. Kissinger Anwar Sadat Suez Canal U.S London Algiers Kissinger Sadat Saudi Arabia Middle East

Bishop Issenmann of Cleveland Seeks Retirement

Bishop Clarence G. Issenmann of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese says chronic heart trouble forces him to relinquish active leadership. The 66 year old asked Pope Paul VI to approve retirement after serving since 1966 and will remain in hospital until after Christmas. The Ohio native previously led Columbus for seven years.

Issenmann Ill Cleveland, Ohio Clarence G. Issenmann Cleveland Catholic Joseph Kraker Father Kraker Hamilton Ohio Columbus Cleveland

GM Boosts Car Prices After Price Controls End

General Motors raises retail prices on passenger cars by an average $133 or 2.8 percent after government controls end. Truck prices rise $321, about 6.3 percent, while overall vehicle prices average $188 as dealers apply markup and destination charges.

Detroit General Motors Corp Cost of Living Council

No Trouble Reported By Area Drivers

Independent haulers blocked fuel pumps at truck stops across Ohio as a two day shutdown drew protests over high fuel prices and speed limits. Police cited no injuries or arrests despite shootings and rock throwing near Youngstown and Montgomery County, while 750 trucks remained at Plateau Truck Stop in Waverly and 2000 trucks were parked near Franklin.

Associated Press Ohio Ohio Highway Patrol Plateau Waverly Portsmouth State Patrol Youngstown Streetsboro Montgomery County Carl Bray Franklin Bray

Weather Update From Valley Silo Sheds Snow Likely

The forecast calls for a cloudy day with snow likely Saturday. Official morning temperature around 33 degrees, rising to near 54 yesterday. Minimum tonight near 32 with no rainfall recorded.

Silo Valley

Work Week Shortened In England By Energy Crunch

Britain faces sharp pay cuts or unemployment as a government austerity plan to save fuel and electricity tightens living standards. Anthony Barber announces energy measures including taxes and rationing while a 20 day work week and 3 day week loom for many workers starting next week.

England London Anthony Barber Britain Edward Heath House of Commons Times of London

Woman Dies After Crash With Cruiser

Mrs. Michael Smith of Rosemount died at University Hospital Columbus after her car collided with a police cruiser at Gallia and Murray Streets. Her vehicle overturned. she was removed by firemen and moved to Mercy Hospital then Columbus. Patrolman Terry Noel suffered leg injuries and was held for observation at Scioto Memorial Hospital.

Michael Smith Garden Ave Rosemount University Hospital Columbus Gallia Murray Sts Smith

Hughes May Attend Induction At Aviation Hall Of Fame

DAYTON Ohio AP An Aviation Hall of Fame official said billionaire recluse Howard Hughes would attend tonight's induction ceremony. James W Jacobs a hall official and General Motors Frigidaire executive said Hughes told him if enshrined he would be present. Other inductees include Bernt Balchen E A Sperry and Charles Yeager with the ceremony led by Ira Eaker.

Dayton, Ohio Howard Hughes James W. Jacobs General Motors Frigidaire Hughes Jacobs Los Angeles Col John Condron Hall Inn On the Park London Charles Lindbergh Airane Hughes Aircraft Co Col. Balchen Gen. Yeager Sperry

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