Global Energy Crisis Spurs Protests and Policy Moves
Energy shortages trigger trucker stoppages across the United States with incidents in Ohio and Delaware while Missouri protesters block rest stops. In government, Vice President Ford chairs energy adviser talks as Nixon contemplates emergency options and possible daylight saving time, with Kissinger pressing for a new world oil strategy. Internationally, Britain enforces austerity and Tokyo warns of economic disintegration if embargoes persist. Arab officials push for action at European summit.
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Trucker Demonstration Violence Surges Across States
Independent truckers protested rising diesel costs and speed limits with a two day action. In Ohio at least 25 trucks blocked and were hit by gunfire or thrown objects while other drivers faced brick, rock and bottle attacks. John Sassi was jailed after a search of a station wagon found a handgun.
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Kissinger Maps Groundwork for Mideast Peace Conference
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with three ambassadors and resumed talks with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Cairo as he plans next week's Geneva peace conference. Israel balks at Sadat terms amid Syria dispute while Britain and France seek potential future roles. Meir calls cabinet to discuss conference sponsorship and U.N. influence as Israeli casualties at the Egyptian front rise.
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Energy cuts and politics in brief across the U S
Pacific Gas and Electric reports a six percent drop in first week December electricity use due to warmer weather and conservation. Nixon to travel by train after Christmas to Florida with jet ready for emergencies, energy worries persist. A class action against Merrill Lynch over margin loan rates in California. Tornadoes kill three and injure at least 47 across three states. Social Security benefit expansion stalls in Congress. An 18 minute buzz on a Nixon Watergate tape lacks Rose Mary Woods’ involvement.
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Appeals court orders Ehrlichman burglary trial proceed
A California state appeals court ruled that former White House aides John Ehrlichman and two others must face burglary charges. The justices denied the defendants' claim they acted as federal officers defending the nation, allowing the trial to proceed.
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Three Day Work Week Aims to Save Britain's Fuel
Britain faces its worst crisis in decades as coal miners and railroad workers slow or refuse overtime. Prime Minister Heath announces a national three day work week and a five day industrial limit with exceptions for long term processes. The move targets severe fuel shortages and power outages ahead of Christmas. A Marriage Guidance Council official links cutbacks to potential improvements in spousal communication.
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Judiciary Committee Approves Saxbe as Attorney General
Senate Judiciary Committee votes 15-1 to approve William Saxbe for attorney general after Scott agrees to seek White House clarifications on Jaworski independence. Ervin dissents over Saxbe pay constitutional issue. Kennedy and Hart had pressed for written assurances before approval.
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Weather prospects with possible rain and temps in 50s
Partly cloudy tonight with fog in the morning. Saturday brings cloudiness and rain likely with highs near 55 today and 52 tomorrow. Winds shift to southerly 10 to 15 mph tomorrow, with Sunday clearing. River levels show Lake Red Bluff at 15.7, Bend Bridge 25.6, Woodson Bridge 174.4 feet. sun set 4:44 p.m. and sunrise 7:24 a.m.
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