Energy bill deadlock stalls emergency action
The Associated Press reports Congress remains deadlocked after a Saturday session with no emergency energy legislation. White House officials say the measure is not essential to ongoing conservation steps and doubt Nixon will recall Congress. End of winter recess on January 21 looms as Democrats blame the White House for the stalemate over windfall issues.
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Senate infighting sinks energy bill amid oil profits clash
The Senate 52 to 8 approved a compromise deregulating energy crisis profits after a GOP filibuster, but the House rejected it 219 to 34 in a stormy session. President Nixon voiced regret over Congress' inaction while urging voluntary conservation and executive steps, noting uncertainty over authorities until Congress acts.
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Standby Gasoline Ration Plan Weighs Runway to Action
Washington sources say the Nixon administration may announce a standby gasoline rationing system with printed coupons within eight days while delaying a final decision on implementation. Energy officials cite three scenarios including standby, immediate rationing, or no rationing, with a March 1 administrative target and potential voluntary limits of 10 gallons per week.
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Gas stations to stay open amid Christmas holiday demand
A survey by the American Automobile Association shows about 85 percent of gas stations will be open on December 24 and 12 percent on Christmas Day, with many stations planning limited hours or caps. An Associated Press check found most sites will shut 9 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday per Nixon request, while few will restrict customers to 10 gallons a week.
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Santa Claus teaches social magic at the JC Penney booth
Bonita Troutt recalls posing as Santa at JC Penney Saturday morning and feeling suddenly important as strangers, children, and families respond. Some rush to hug, others hesitate, and many stare with wide eyes while Santa answers questions and shares moments of holiday joy.
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Santa Claus in Carbondale Penneys Booth Draws Mixed Reactions
Bonita Troutt dressed as Santa sat in the J.C. Penney booth in Carbondale on a Saturday. Children varied from wide eyed to tense, with some crying or peeking from the booth. Parents influenced requests, some bringing pets for photos, others guiding promises while Santa fielded questions about reindeer and gifts.
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Japan’s Austerity Drive Cuts Power and Hours
Tokyo imposes a mandatory austerity program amid energy shortages. Expect power cutbacks and shorter business hours, with entertainment venues closing earlier. Private car use to be restrained as motorists slow down on expressways. Gas stations to shut on weekends and holidays. Industrial users to trim oil and electricity by 20 percent from January 1. Television broadcasts reduced by one to two hours starting January 1.
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Weather outlook shows a cloudy warm spell ahead
Cloudy and warmer today with a high in the mid to upper 40s and an upper 40s low. Monday brings clouds and a chance of rain with a high in the mid 40s. Tuesday has a chance of rain or snow and then partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Holiday highway death forecast revised downward
The National Safety Council lowers its predicted holiday highway fatalities for the Christmas period after Thanksgiving data showed 13 percent fewer deaths than expected. Slower speeds and gasoline shortages reduced mileage, sparking hopes of a 10 to 25 percent drop in 1974 fatalities, with total deaths for the year around 56,600.
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Franco Appears as Hunt for Carrero Blanco Killers Intensifies
General Francisco Franco made his first public appearance since the assassination of Premier Luis Carrero Blanco as police pursued six suspected ETA militants and sought the Basque group’s military front bases in southern France. The government vowed tough measures amid widespread calls for stronger rule as Spain returns to normal during the Christmas shopping rush.
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Blairsville feature and local notes highlight
Blairsville features George Rogan Clark passing through the village in a story by Paml Moreland with photos by Jack Griggs on page 20. Also included is an analysis on creating an energy shortage by Bud Farrar.
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