Amoco raises gasoline price in Utah causing higher pump costs
Amoco increased gasoline by 5.8 cents a gallon with Utah stations posting regular prices from 46.9 to 53.5 cents and premium up to 55.5 cents. Spokesman Carl Meyer Dirk cited crude cost increases. dealers reported tight supply and limited gasoline as customers reacted with frustration.
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Holladay
Chicago
Carl Meyer Dirk
College
Salt Lake City
Craig
Kearns
Volkswagen
Dicks American
Ogden
American Station
American
Provo
Chevron
Greenwood
Sinclair
Keith Holt
Youth Killed By Fan Blade
A blade flew off an automobile fan assembly and cut the throat of 19 year old Sherman Douglas who died from blood loss. The motor was running when observed witnesses heard an explosion as the hood was lifted and parts flew into the street from the breaking shaft and belt.
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Houston
UPI
J. L. Turner
Sherman Douglas
Douglas
Turner
Confessed Killer Ray Transfer Block Fails
James Earl Ray loses a bid for a temporary restraining order to block transfer from a Tennessee state prison to a federal penitentiary. U.S. District Judge L Clare Morton ruled he lacks authority to interfere with state officials and that the petition lacked factual detail. Ray, serving 99 years for the King assassination, also filed a $500000 false imprisonment suit and awaits a ruling from the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati.
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Nashville, Tenn
UPI
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
U.S. District Court
L. Clare Morton
Ray
Morton
Springfield
Corrections
Mark Luttrell
U.S. Bureau of Prisons
Corrections Department
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Detroit man arrested after precinct complaint
Piechowski, 68, walked into Detroit's fifth precinct to challenge a ticket for a vehicle registration lapse. Lt. George Potts said the officer should have arrested him on the spot, leading to Piechowski's release on $100 bond and no further complaint.
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Detroit
UPI
Richard Piechowski
Piechowski
George Potts
Potts
Piecowski
Judge delays Mitchell Stans trial for third time
U.S. District Judge Lee P. Gagliardi postponed the obstruction of justice trial of former Cabinet members John Mitchell and Maurice Stans for a third time. A Fleming representation cited Fleming’s Oklahoma stock fraud case, with a new start anticipated within two to three days of that trial. Vesco case links, White House tapes, and Dean testimony loom over the proceedings.
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New York
UPI
John Mitchell
Maurice Stans
U.S. District Court
Lee P. Gagliardi
Mitchell
Peter Fleming
Oklahoma City
Gagliardi
Oklahoma
Fleming
Mitchell-Stans
Gillar
Stans
Commerce
Securities and Exchange Commission
New Jersey
Robert L. Vesco
Nixon
Vesco
Costa Rica
Bahamas
U.S
Harry Sears
Walter Bonner
White House
Bonner
Senate Watergate Committee
John W. Dean III
H.R. Haldeman
Dean
Mitchell- Stans
White ‘House
Edward
Explanations Across Cornword Puzzle Contest No 967
Explanations unfold for a word puzzle with paired clues and puns. The text matches across and own explanations showing wordplay on clips, clips, bumps, jumps and various homophones, noting punny contrasts and misdirections in multiple items.
Lower Insurance Rates Expected From Energy Crisis
Boise UPI report says reduced driving speeds and less travel due to the energy crisis lead some insurers to lower premiums or issue year end dividends. Marsh and McLennan brokers warn there will be no uniform rate cut unless the crisis lasts and changes driving patterns significantly.
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State Insurance’ Department
Bob ° Roberts
Department
Dorene
H- Dickey
Marsh
LeLennan
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