House Grants Nixon Energy Crisis Powers
The House passed a bill granting the president emergency powers to handle the energy crisis with veto provisions over gasoline and home heating oil rationing. The measure, 265-112, includes prior congressional approval requirements and bans on gasoline for desegregation related school bus trips. The vote followed a 15 hour session amid trucker strikes and competing White House plans.
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Crane seized by protesting truckers in Ohio derailment incident
Police said dissident truckers hijacked a crane sent to lift a derailed Penn Central freight train near East Liverpool Ohio. The crane was recovered, no arrests were made, and the protest spread across multiple states as drivers clashed with authorities over fuel prices and speed limits.
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Penne Named GOP Choice To Fill Tehama Supervisory Post
Gene Penne Red Bluff City Councilman is the Tehama County Republican Central Committee’s choice to fill District I’s supervisor seat after C. Dale Pickell’s death. The endorsement goes to Gov. Reagan for consideration. Penne’s term expires March 12.
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Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Signed Into Law
President Nixon signed legislation placing most of the United States on year-round daylight saving time to conserve energy. Clocks will move ahead 2 a.m. January 6, with the policy in effect until October 1975, following swift congressional action.
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Britain faces potential home electricity cuts up to forty hours
London reports Britons already endure blackouts strikes and slow trains as Prime Minister Heath urges strict energy economy. Officials warn households could face cuts up to 40 hours a week unless consumption falls, while taxes may rise in a crisis budget. Harold Wilson calls the situation grave.
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Nixon calls off medical checkup to discuss energy options
President Nixon canceled an early morning physical at Bethesda Naval Medical Center and summoned energy chief William Simon and deputy John Sawhill to the White House for talks on conservation amid potential fuel shortages. No decision on rationing was announced.
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Getty III Kidnapping Ends With Release in Italy
J Paul Getty III, 17, was freed after five months in captivity near Lagonegro 100 miles south of Naples. He arrived at police HQ in frail health after ransom of nearly 3 million dollars. His captors had sent a severed ear and a threat to continue harm if money was not paid.
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County Education Board To Meet Monday Evening
Tehama County board of education schedules a 6 p.m. meeting Monday at 238 So Main St offices. Lincoln Street School remodeling bids will be opened for office space and an inter district attendance appeal will be heard.
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Foggy night gives way to sun and clouds this weekend
Locally dense fog overnight and in the morning. This afternoon remains fair with increasing clouds tonight and a chance of rain on Sunday. Winds will shift to southerly 10 to 15 mph Sunday. Highs near 55 today and 52 tomorrow. lows around 40. River levels noted at Lake Red Bluff 15.6, Bend Bridge 25.1, Woodson Bridge 173.6 feet. sunset 4:44 p.m. and sunrise 7:25 a.m. tomorrow.
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