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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1973

Page

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Administration to Seek 10 Gallon Gas Sales Limit

Congress says the administration plans a voluntary 10 gallon cap at stations to curb long weekend driving while closures after Sunday. if emergency energy bill passes it could become mandatory. Energy chief William E. Simon to announce the plan at a news conference as the conference committee nears final action on the bill.

David C. Martin Washington Congress Federal Energy William E. Simon Simon Senate House Honey M. Jackson Woodnaiblestration

Israel Seeks UN Buffer as Peace Talks Open in Geneva

Israel aims to withdraw no troops from the Suez area until Egypt also pulls back and UN forces are placed as a buffer along the canal. Israeli officials weigh Arab demands over borders, refugees, shipping, and Jerusalem while no decision exists on relinquishing captured territory from the 1967 war. The Dec 31 election could alter Geneva strategy.

Tel Aviv Israel Suez Canal Egypt United Nations Geneva Foreign and Defense Ministries Golda Meir Jerusalem

Ohio unemployment rises as energy concerns loom

Ohio's jobless rate climbs from 2.0 to 3.5 percent between October and November, with more than 44 000 out of work on December 15. State officials cite seasonal trends and energy issues, while Sen. Motts proposes raising eligibility age for homestead exemptions and extending credits to disabled, widows, and rental residents.

Columbus Ohio State Bureau of He Services Ronald M. Motts Parma Mott

Jerrie Mock Likely to Seek Ohio Senate Seat

Suburban Columbus housewife Jerrie Mock, first woman to solo around the world, reportedly plans to run for the Ohio Senate. She would challenge Democrat Robert O'Shaughnessy for the district seat. Kentucky may receive $32.2 million in federal antipoverty education funds this year, about $5 million more than the state’s prior year, to aid disadvantaged children.

Columbus, Ohio Jerrie Mock Columbus Ohio Senate Frankfort. Ky Kentucky Ae Eee

Premier of Spain killed in car blast in Madrid

Madrid AP Premier Luis Carrero Blanco and a chauffeur killed when his car was blown into the air by an explosion. A bed also perished and officials cited possible natural gas. Torcuato Fernandez Miranda becomes premier as investigation continues. Rumors of terrorism swirl amid trials and protests.

Madrid Luis Carrero Blanco Spain Francisco Franco Carrero Bianco Torcuato Fernandez Miranda Carrero Carrera Franco Juan Carlos de Borbon

Snowstorm Cripples Midwest and East With Record 13 Inches

The heavy snow spread from southern Michigan to Texas and paralyzed St Louis with 13 inches. Lampert International Airport closed and highways jammed as 250,000 Connecticut residents faced power outages. Transit buses ran late and two major backups on Interstate 55 required 50 wreckers. Schools dismissed early and Christmas break extended. At least 16 deaths reported.

Associated Press East Connecticut Michigan Austin Tex St. Louis Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Missouri Highway Patrol Interstate 55 Nable

Kissinger Meets Tho As Vietnam Cease Fire Talks Resume

Secretary of State Kissinger meets with Hanoi's Le Duc Tho in Paris to discuss the cease fire that failed last winter. US officials expect Tho to press North Vietnam for renewed economic aid while both sides say no new agreement is planned. Article 21 of the cease fire commits the United States to aid postwar reconstruction.

Paris Henry A. Kissinger Hanoi le Duc Tho Vietnam Tho North Vietnam United United States

Doar Seen as Likely Leader of Nixon Impeachment Probe

The Republican and former assistant attorney general John M. Doar of New York is viewed as the front-runner to head the House Judiciary Committee inquiry into possible impeachment of President Nixon. Chairman Peter W. Rodino plans to name a chief counsel and form a bipartisan advisory panel to guide the investigation, aiming to report by April.

John Beckler Associated Press Washington House Judiciary Committee Nixon John M. Doar New York Peter W. Rodino D-N Doar Kennedy Johnson Rodino Judiciary Committee Congress Investige Senate

Glenn accuses Gilligan of political Senate pick

John Glenn charges Gov. John Gilligan and establishment leaders with manipulating the 1974 Ohio Senate selection. Glenn asserts Metzenbaum would be tied to campaign travel, while Gilligan defends an interim choice and cites broad Democratic preference in a statewide poll.

Robert E. Miller Associated Press Columbus, Ohio John Glenn John Gilligan Ohio Metzenbaum Saxhire Saxhe Nixon Glenn Gilligan Con Washington

Indoor Tennis Facility Planned in Portsmouth Area

Claude Morton Jr and Dave Loft announce a 21 000 square foot all electric indoor tennis building on Kendall Ave north of the existing pool complex. The 9 1/2 acre site will include a 120 by 156 foot playing area with Green Tex surface and Devoe lighting heating system. Construction awarded to Mullins Construction Co. expect opening by Oct 1 1974 for the indoor season.

Claude Morton Jr Willow Way Dave Loft Timlin Zo Kendall Ave Morton Loft Dreamland Pool Corp Jamie Williams Bastiens Chaetenee ' Y Devoe West End Electric Mullins Construction Co Wheelersburg Portsmouth

Laird Resigns as Counselor to President Facing Impeachment Vote

Melvin R. Laird, President Nixon's counselor, will quit February 1 and transfer congressional liaison and domestic policy duties to Vice President Ford. Bryce Harlow also plans to leave White House duty next year. Laird cited Watergate as harming policy and urged House members to vote on impeachment by March 15.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Gerald R. Ford Nixon Bryce Harlow White House Laird H.R. Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman

Heavy fighting reported near capitals in Southeast Asia

Reports from Saigon indicate heavy fighting near the South Vietnamese capital and near Cambodia. A government spokesman says Communist ceasefire violations are at a nine month high with 144 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks in the 24 hours ending dawn today, the largest per-day total since March 19 and more than twice the prior two weeks’ average.

Saigon South Vietnam Cambodia

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