Heating Oil Rationing Plan Tightens Thermostat Rules
The White House proposes oil heating restrictions requiring home owners using oil to lower thermostats by six degrees and others by ten degrees. The plan targets middle distillate fuels and exempts natural gas electricity wood and some fuels. Experts warn of supply limits for coal and gas with industries considering variances and production adjustments amid potential winter shortages.
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Bowen Proposes Compromise on Speed Limits
Indiana Governor Otis Bowen asked President Nixon to allow cars and trucks to share a 55 mph speed limit when a nationwide fuel saving speed reduction is enacted. She would wait for state action before enforcing any federal limit, with legislative reconvening set for January 7, 1974.
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White House
Bowen
White House Energy
John Love
Rogers C.B. Morton
Congress
Weather Outlook For Terre Haute Area By NWS
Noon stage at 10.6 ft and rising with 0.41 inch precipitation. Clearing, colder tonight and Thursday with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. Winds light, variable. Friday to Sunday warm trend with showers possible and cooler nights across Indiana and Illinois. Dirt dust count 1 microgram per cubic meter. sunrise 7:48 a.m. sunset 6:00 p.m.
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Indiana Savings and Loan Plans New Downtown Office
The Indiana Savings and Loan Association announced a new 6,250 square foot building at 100 S. 7th St in Terre Haute across from its current site. Groundbreaking will occur soon with completion targeted for next June. The project, designed in Williamsburg Colonial style, includes a drive-up window and parking.
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Terre Haute
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Tam
Shelton Hannig and
William Tichenor
Gasoline Rationing Step Closer
Nixon energy group in a Tuesday meeting leaned toward rationing as a solution to the fuel shortage. Treasury Secretary Shultz showed less support for a gasoline tax, while officials questioned tax speed and effectiveness, and noted potential windfall profits if prices were left unfixed. The cabinet group planned further discussion on Thursday.
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Shultz
Congress
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Vigo County crossings eyed for automatic signals
Three Vigo County railroad crossings, among Indiana's 25 most dangerous, may gain automatic warning signals under a $500,000 1973 appropriation. The Public Service Commission heard the proposal and will rule within weeks. Crossings cited include Penn Central Maple Ave near 29th St, Penn Central 3rd St Sandford, and Louisville and Nashville 43rd St Otter Creek Township.
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General Assembly
Stephen I. Butwin
Penn Central
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29Th St
3Rd St
Sandford
Tribune-Star Basket Fund Christmas Help Drive
Cash donations to the Tribune Star Basket Fund support Christmas baskets for needy families in Vigo County. Donations may be mailed or delivered to the Tribune Star office at 721 Wabash Ave and all gifts will be published. Applications for baskets are available in person at the Salvation Army at 19th and Locust Streets between December 3 and December 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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State Government Employees Get Four Day Year End Holiday
Gov. Otis R. Bowen declares December 31 a state holiday named State Government Employes Appreciation and Energy Conservation Day. The four day break ends New Year's celebration and aims to save energy in state offices by honoring cooperation and hard work of state employees.
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Indianapolis
Otis R. Bowen
Nixon aide Rose Mary Woods denies erasing tape
President Nixon's secretary Rose Mary Woods testified she never knowingly erased any part of a subpoenaed White House tape. She said she did not hear any conversation on the 18 minute segment and suggested a miscue may have caused the hum during transcription.
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Nixon
White House
Charles S. Rhyne
Rose Mary Woods
Miss. Woods
Miss Woods
Watergate
Jill Wolner
Truck Industry Faces Fuel Crisis Says Indiana Leader
George G. Cline general manager of the Indiana Motor Truck Association warned Terre Haute carriers that voluntary motor fuel conservation is needed amid a tightening supply. He cited reduced truck speeds as a priority and noted allocations based on past fuel use through 1972.
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Terre Haute Association
Fred Ralston
Pat O'Leary
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce
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