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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
1
About 118 million adults over 18 would receive coupons under a plan. Teenage drivers are excluded to discourage driving to school or for fun. States would mail authorization cards and coupons would cover 32 to 35 gallons per month at a cost of $1 per month.
A 53 year old man entered the Erie County Auditor’s office in Sandusky and shot his adopted daughter, Mary Bender 29, then killed himself. Mary Bender, a deputy clerk, was critically injured and underwent five hours of surgery. Police cite a prior domestic argument as possible motive. The assailant, Charles Bender, died at the scene.
Six cars of the Coast Starlight derailed near Anderson California injuring up to 80 passengers. The 17 car train carried 300 to 400 holiday travelers and several cars overturned. Officials noted no vehicle contact at a crossing and the cause remained under investigation.
Energy director William Simon unveiled mid January regulations reducing fuel allocations. Gas stations face about 20 percent less supply as private autos are deprioritized behind essential services. Heating oil thermostats must be cut six degrees with legal enforcement starting January 15. A voluntary 10 gallon weekly target may yield a 25 to 30 percent overall gasoline reduction.
Las Vegas report says Howard Hughes and four aides face federal conspiracy and stock manipulation charges over Hughes Airwest acquisition. The reclusive billionaire, unseen for two decades, may be in the Bahamas and extradition issues are noted. officials say to wait until January to see if he will appear in court.
Akron Chamber of Commerce President George Britton announced termination of all financial and administrative responsibility for the All-American Soap Box Derby, saying it was killed by cheating fraud and hoax. The 1973 winner James Gronen drove a rigged car leading to disqualification. no sponsors were in sight.
The Rev. Billy Graham and Rev. Carl McIntire, though divergent on politics, agree Nixon’s charity is inadequate after tax returns show he gave just 13.50 to charity over his earnings from 1969 to 1972. McIntire criticizes Nixon’s four year 800000 presidential salary while urging Christians to tithe.
Cloudy conditions with possible snow or rain showers tonight and tomorrow. Lows in the lower 30s, highs around 44 tomorrow. Probability of precipitation listed, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph tonight.
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