Government to raise fuel prices in coming months
Federal officials announced January price hikes of 1 to 10 cents per gallon for gasoline and home heating oil, with total consumer increases of about 1 to 12 cents per gallon. By March, the rise is expected to reach about 10 cents per gallon for both fuels. President Nixon urged a quick, thorough probe into hoarding and price gouging while Shell Oil listed its January increases aligned to guidelines.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Energy Office
FEO
William E. Simon
Simon Sai
Charles Owens
FEC
Simon
Nixon
Shell Oil Co
Shell
Cost of Living Council
Kidnapped coed found in car trunk in Florida
Kathy Morris, 20, was found locked in the trunk of a car in a Daytona Beach area junkyard after being abducted from a birthday party in South Daytona. Police sought a man in his early 20s for kidnapping, robbery, and terrorizing her and three friends. Morris was reunited with her family in good health.
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Dayton Abeach
Fla
UPI
Daytona
Kathy Morris
Boom in Carson City marriages tied to tax laws
In Carson City Nevada a surge in marriages over the weekend and Monday drew from federal tax policy. Justice of the Peace Tom Davis says he performed 20 marriages Saturday 15 Sunday and eight by midday Monday. An IRS official notes couples can benefit from a lower tax category for the year if married for even one day. The local marriage license bureau reports daily licenses rising from six in recent months to about twenty last week.
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Carson City
Nev
UPI
Justice of the Peace
Tom Davis
Davis
Internal Revenue Service
Police Log Shows Rise in 1973 Calls in Washington
The Washington city police department logged 1,505 telephone calls in 1973, up from 1,115 in 1972, a gain of 390. Calls spanned aid requests, stray dogs, lost bicycles, and messages that also involved highway patrols or nearby sheriff's offices, not solely city incidents.
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Washington City
Daily Log Book
Protest march ends peacefully over beer permit renewal
A small protest march around the square Monday afternoon drew 15 to 20 onlookers conveying discontent over the Chocolate Shop beer permit renewal. The permit expired midnight, remains invalid unless state renewal action is taken, and the event concluded without incidents.
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Washington
Beame Sworn In As 104th New York City Mayor
Abraham David Beame was sworn in as New York City's 104th mayor in a private ceremony at his Queens apartment. The oath was administered at 6:12 p.m. by Judge Nathan R. Soble, a family friend, with Beame taking office at one second past midnight.
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New York
UPI
Abraham David Beame
New York City
Beame
Nathan R. Soble
Beames
Rockaway Peninsula
Queens
Detroit
Gerald Johnson
Karl Bestman
Johnnie Harper
Gasoline shortages hit travelers nationwide during holiday rush
United Press International reports severe shortages as temperatures drop driving motorists to conserve fuel. Stations in many states close or ration fuel with limited openings, while some regions show slight supply. MIT scientist Dr. Thomas B. Reed recommends adding methanol to extend gasoline use.
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United Press International
Minnesota
Highway Patrol
Automobile Club of
New York
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Toll Road
California
Washington, D.C
Missouri Auto Club
St. Louis
Kansas City
Oregon
Nevada
Massachussetts Institute of Technology
Thomas B. Reed
Reed
Judge orders Cedar Rapids grand jury probe into police
Linn County District Court Judge William Eads orders the Cedar Rapids grand jury to open a probe of possible criminal activity by city police. Sources say the judge acted on his own initiative and the jurors would return indictments that are warranted and authorized.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
UPI
Linn County District Court
William Eads
Cedar Rapids
Eads
New Year Spirit Survives Storms and Shortages
Americans welcomed 1974 amid heavy snows and gas shortages with widespread revelry and loud celebrations. Liquor sales boomed while many attended football bowls or watched parades and fireworks, as Chicago’s Pump Room dimmed lights to save energy and Times Square hosted 300000 revelers in rain and mist.
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United Press International
Kansas
Ohio
Texas
Times Square
Alabama
Notre Dame
Guy Lombardo
Waldorf-Astoria
Century Plaza
Los Angeles
Sammy Davis Jr
Cook County
Chicago
Red Foxx
Ramsey Lewis
Jerry Granger
Foxx
Airport Hilton
Seattle
New York City
Central Park
New Orleans
Dallas
Pasadena
Miami
al Gambarcotta
Buffalo
Austin Liquors
West Sige
Evening classes announced for Washington winter term
Judy Ridley, Washington community education coordinator, announces 22 evening classes for winter co sponsored by Kirkwood Community College and Washington public schools. Registration at first class the week of January 13. Tuition ranges from 5 to 20 dollars with a $1 senior rate for retirees. A high school completion class offers credit toward a diploma and is free for graduates. Contacts Judy Ridley at 653 3113 for details.
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Judy Ridley
Washington
Second St
Washington High School
the Willows
Rod
Watergate probes extend into 1974 amid possible indictments
The Watergate scandal may yield new indictments within 80 days as the Senate investigation fights a Feb. 28 deadline. Special Prosecutor Jaworski says progress supports many major charges. lawmakers weigh extending hearings and subpoenas for White House tapes and documents.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Leon Jaworski
White House
Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Fred Thompson
Watergate Committee
Thompson
Nashville
Tenn
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