Senate votes push strict fuel program and speed limit call
The Senate approved amendments to a fuel allocation bill demanding the President implement a strict distribution plan within one month to aid small independent refiners and dealers. A nonbinding resolution urged states to reduce speed limits by 10 mph to conserve fuel. The panel also backed antitrust monitoring provisions and a Kennedy amendment prioritizing fuel for essential public services.
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Discount Food Shortages Hit Spokane Stores
Warehouse Markets Inc operations in Spokane and Coeur d Alene report temporary shortages of peaches green beans canned seafood dog and cat foods dried fruits and raisins. Owner Jim Tidyman says items are available only part of the time and brokers note the unusual scarcity not seen since World War I.
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Nixon allies push back as foes seek his ouster
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said efforts to remove President Nixon would fail after a White House meeting with Nixon and GOP leaders. Scott and House Leader Gerald Ford stressed closer liaison with the president and cabinets, insisting the move was not tied to Watergate. In Nottingham England two security guards pursued an armored car carrying thousands of dollars after brakes failed. no robbery occurred.
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