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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
1
Two Sunnyside Junior High School students face a dust cloud caused by dry weather road work on Valencia Road and a rear unpaved school lot. Bus arrivals for classes began around 7 45 a m creating a dusty morning scene near 6th Avenue south of Valencia Road.
A major winter storm paralyzed much of the central United States from Colorado and New Mexico to Nebraska and Texas Panhandle. Blizzard winds up to 45 mph, school closures, and canceled games affected Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas and Arizona. The East saw about 70 000 homes without power or heat and the death toll rose to 22 with several heart attacks attributed to the storm. Snowplows cleared hundreds of roads from Maine to Georgia as traffic remained heavy.
TG&E reports October 1978 electricity consumption at 323.7 million kwh, up 16 percent from 1972, with November 287.7 million kwh, 10 percent higher. J. Luther Davis cites rapid population growth and weather driven AC use, noting residential demand rose 15 percent year over year while commercial and industrial segments also increased.
House and Senate conferees agreed to grant President Nixon immediate authority to impose gasoline rationing without Congressional consent. The deal, aimed at an emergency energy bill, would let Nixon order other energy saving steps now with Congress retaining a 15 day veto window after returns from break. Teamsters said they would reopen trucking contract talks to protect pay during crisis actions.
Dozens of Tucsonans report lower home temperatures to 68 or 66 degrees, candlelighting and reduced lighting as they cut electricity. They vary from pool pump shutoffs to car pooling and smaller cars, with drivers limiting trips and even altering speed to save fuel.
K State Wildcats invade lair of UA Wildcats tonight for clash of high ranked cage teams. Erosion of public confidence in politicians may signal end of American system. A full calendar of events can keep Tucson youngsters busy during long Yule vacation. Two parties too many.
Tucson Daily Citizen investigation shows Specialists Inc channeling 90 percent of trash bag liner sales to promoters. Pima Jaycees and Old Pueblo Jaycees keep 10 cents per dollar for charity, while promoters pay costs and profit. Critics say drive lacks charitable qualification though supporters insist funds aid Muscular Dystrophy Foundation and needy children. Junior Chamber of Commerce disputes Jaycee links.
A lawyer for the Ralph Nader organization apologizes after playing a subpoenaed White House tape at a party. The action, described as unethical or illegal by a White House spokesman, involved a March 23, 1971 meeting with Nixon aides and dairy industry representatives tied to a graft inquiry.
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