Local Gas Dealers Oppose Federal Rationing Plan
Wabash Valley Gasoline Dealers Association president Jim Fischer warns a standby gasoline rationing system would be bureaucratic and unworkable. He fears eight gallons per driver per week will curb work commutes and fuel theft would rise. Terre Haute Auto Club backs cutbacks and conservation efforts.
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UW Agencies Get Partial Allocation
Federal actions set January 15 as the start of mandatory cuts in home heating oil use and place gas stations at the end of the gasoline allocation line. Thermostat reductions apply to oil heated buildings. other fuels are exempt. The move aims to curb consumption via stricter allotments across essential services and bulk buyers.
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Bemis Co., Inc
Terre Haute
Ireland
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Office
Washington
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Egypt says Israeli warplane shot down near Suez Canal
Reports from Cairo claim Egypt shot down an Israeli aircraft in the southern Suez sector amid renewed cease fire talks at Geneva. Negotiators at Geneva said limited disengagement principles were agreed, with next talks set after Israel's elections.
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Weather Outlook for Terre Haute and Vicinity Saturday Snow Likely
Rain tonight changing to light snow late tonight. Mostly cloudy and colder Saturday with a chance of light snow in the morning and highs in the mid 30s. Indiana expect 60 percent tonight and 50 percent Saturday. Illinois colder with snow possible north. Dirt-dust count 45. sunrise 8 09 a.m. sunset 5 32 p.m. Temperature street 6 a.m. 30.
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Nixon Will Not Release Watergate Tapes Publicly
Washington report says President Nixon and aides fear transcripts would show Nixon involved in the Watergate cover up. White House will share materials only with the House Judiciary Committee amid Senate pressure, per the Post.
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Now You Know By United Press International
The article notes that the earliest known vintage year for wine is 42 B.C., marking a historical milestone in viticulture. It discusses ancient origins and the long arc of winemaking.
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Honey Creek Township Fire Department Begins Service
The Honey Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department starts service at midnight Monday. The new firehouse by Honey Creek Junior High will welcome residents 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon. Chief Max Harrah invites residents to visit, view the building, and pick up an emergency number card.
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Terre Haute Eyes Hood Flood Insurance Aid in Special Session
The Terre Haute City Council plans a Saturday 11 a.m. meeting to approve a third resolution enabling residents to qualify for flood insurance at up to half off. The measure, plus three resolutions, will be sent to HUD, which should decide within six workdays. If approved, single residence coverage could rise from 17 500 to 35 000 if a Nixon bill passes.
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