Nixon flies commercial to Western White House surprise trip
President Nixon rode United Airlines Flight 55 from Dulles to Los Angeles with his wife Pat and daughter on a private family holiday. He paid $652.92 for three tickets and saved about 40,000 gallons of fuel by using a conventional jet instead of Air Force One and helicopters.
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Ration Plan Ready If Gas Saving Steps Fail
The government outlined a standby gasoline rationing system offering up to 35 gallons a month per person if voluntary conservation fails. The plan would use colored coupons, allow trading, and could begin by March 1. Each adult driver would receive a monthly coupon packet costing $1, with distribution via banks and post offices.
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Federal Register
Energy
Los Molinos Board Stalls 900-Acre Territory Transfer
Tehama County supervisors delayed a 900 acre transfer from Los Molinos to Red Bluff and Gerber districts until 1975. The move would affect tax revenue and student attendance, with residents asking to keep children in Gerber and Red Bluff schools.
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Clair Morey
Los Molinos District
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Red Bluff
Borror
Los Molinos
Risberg
State Revenue
Borrer
Weather Forecast Calls For Rain Through Friday
Rain at times through Friday and slightly warmer temperatures. Highs in the 50s today and tomorrow with low tonight in the 40s. Winds southerly 10 to 25 mph. Saturday outlook mainly cloudy with a chance of rain. Temperature yesterday 48, low this morning 46. River levels listed at several locations above sea level. Sunset 4:50 p.m. and sunrise 7:31 a.m. tomorrow.
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Tehama Bridge
Woodson Bridge
Tehama Board Accepts Two Planners Resignations
The Tehama County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignations of Planning Commissioners Howard Boots Bowman and Lola Lee Turner with regret. Turner leaves after 20 years to comply with new term limits and a state conflict of interest law requiring annual financial disclosures. Boots' reasons remain unclear despite remarks about the disclosure law.
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Tehama County
Robert Risberg
Tehama County Board of Supervisors
Risberg
Jimmie L. Hinkle
Howard Boots
Bowman
Lola Lee Turner
Corning Boots
Turner
Boots
Commission
Israel Egypt fail to seal armistice before elections
United Press International reports Israel and Egypt unlikely to reach a separation agreement along the Suez Canal until after Israel’s elections next Monday. Military leaders warn a new war could erupt at any time amid stalled Geneva talks. President Nixon signs 2.2 billion in emergency aid to Israel to cover arms and military/economic support. Harold B. Lee dies in Salt Lake City at 74, the LDS Church leader served 17 months as president.
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Suez Canal
Washington
UPI
Nixon
U.S
Tel Aviv
Middle East
Congress
Salt Lake City
Harold B. Lee
Lee
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Faith
DA Asked To Investigate Complaint Of Pollution
District Attorney Henry J. Goff was urged by Supervisors to probe alleged polluted water runoff entering a Tyler Road ditch from Commander Industries log deck. Neighbors Bennie Grissom and Ken Heiber complained well pollution may stem from the ditch sewage, while Commander disputed significant harm and blamed rain runoff.
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Henry J. Goff
Tehama County Board of Supervisors
Tyler Road
Bennie Grissom
Ken Heiber
Commander Industries
Commander
Grissom
Richard Greenhalgh
Greenhalgh
Larry Salaguna
Tyler
Lalaguna
E.P
Pete’ Becas
Becas
Shannon Patterson
Larry Coleman
Coleman
Traffic Death Toll Sets Low Record During Christmas Weekend
The National Safety Council reported 518 traffic deaths over the 102-hour Christmas period, the lowest four day toll since 1947. Weather and road conditions complicated causes, with reduced travel and speeds linked to the energy crisis. Total deaths reached 690 across all categories including fires and plane accidents.
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United Press International
National Safety Council
NSC
IRS Targets Gasoline Price Gouging Amid Holiday Surge
IRS opens investigation into pump prices after reports of gouging during the Christmas weekend. Stations threaten indefinite closures as dealers resist government-imposed levels. Massachusetts retailers voice concern over slim margins while some push a 10 cent markup.
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United Press International
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
American Automobile Association
Harold Murphy
Bay State Gasoline Retailers Association
Massachusetts
Walker Family Thanks for Kindness and New Year Wishes
The Walker Family expresses gratitude for concern and kindness shown. They report their son Randy is doing well and can see. They extend wishes for a happy and joyous New Year from Randy and the family.
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Randy
Skylab 3 Crew Maintains Shape With More Exercise
Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald P. Carr Edward G. Gibson and William R. Pogue near the mission midpoint say increased exercise keeps them in strong physical and mental condition in weightlessness. They plan major medical experiments today as they approach the 42 day mark of their 84 day flight.
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API
Gerald P. Carr
Edward G. Gibson
William R. Pogue
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