Stand-by gasoline rationing system set up by agency
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a stand-by gasoline rationing system and ordered a three-month supply of coupons printed for potential use. The plan faces timing limits with operation not before March 1 and varies by region to reflect population density and transport needs while urging conservation to avoid rationing.
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Federal Energy
William E. Simon
Simon
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Mitchell role in milk fund resurfaces
Washington AP report details Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell rejecting grand jury probes into the largest dairy cooperative, Associated Milk Producers Inc. He later approved a civil antitrust suit amid questions about $202,000 in dairy donor contributions to Nixon’s reelection campaign.
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Milk Fund
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Atty
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
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Richard W. McLaren
Antitrust
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Department
San Antonio
Tex
Ralph Nader
Tornado like winds sweep Ohio injuring dozen
Pressure winds toppled trailers and damaged homes across Adams Fairfield and Ross counties. Ten people were treated for injuries including fractures and cuts. Weather service noted up to 51 mph winds in Columbus area while tornado sightings were reported but not confirmed.
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Adams County
Seaman
Lancaster
Fairfield County
Fred Ridenour
Columbus
National Weather Service
Highland
Adams
Ross
Pickaway
Weather Service
Hillsboro
Highland County
Tornado-Style Winds Damage Trailer on Nelson Road
High winds gusting to 50 mph in southern Ohio caused significant damage in the county. A trailer on Nelson Road between SR 73 and Center Road lost most of its roof, scattering debris in the surrounding field. The Moore family were not home as they were visiting relatives in Virginia. The report notes damage to their residence and mentions Church of Christ (Christian) affiliation.
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Sinking Spring
Frankfort
Ross County
Sheriff's Office
Ohio
Kentucky
West
Nelson Rd
SR 73
Center Rd
Randy Moore
Moore
Wayne Clifton
Burristown Rd
Sabina
US 223
Harold Rolfe
Hains Rd
Fayette County
Anderson
Richard Payne
Dayton Power and Light Co
Payne
General Telephone Co
No Mideast accord expected soon
Israel's chief of staff said a withdrawal agreement with Egypt along the Suez Canal is unlikely before mid January or early February. Negotiations resumed in Geneva with preparatory talks only, while elections on December 31 may influence concessions and cabinet composition.
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Israel
Suez Canal
David Elazar
West Bank
Canal
Geneva
Golda Meir
Elazar
United Nations
Ensio Siilasvuo
Finland
Kilometer 101
Cairo-Suez Road
Egypt
Taha el-Magdoob
Ahmed Fouad Howaidi
Mordechai Gur
Dov Sion
Moshe Dayan
Jerusalem
Ahmed Ismail
Nixon flies commercial to California from Washington
President Nixon boarded United Airlines Flight SS secretly in Washington to travel to the Western White House in San Clemente, California. Secret Service surrounded him as he greeted passengers and signed autographs, saying the trip was to set an example during the energy crisis.
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Calif
Nixon
United Air Lines
Washington
Dulles International
Secret Service
Los Angeles
White House
Gerald Warren
Warren
Merle Fleming
Tulsa
Okla
Pat
Julie Gilkey
Fairfax
University of Oregon
United
Tricia
China
Soviet Union
California
el Toro Marine Air Station
Biscayne
Fla
Crime rises 1 percent in first nine months nationwide
The Justice Department reports a 1 percent increase in serious crime for the first nine months of the year. Violent crime up 3 percent, with forcible rape up 8 percent and murder up 5 percent. 71 of the nation’s largest cities reported declines. Regional changes include a 2 percent drop in the West and a 4 percent rise in the South.
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Washington
Justice Department
Robert H. Bork
Northeast
North Central States
South
Southwest Weather Outlook With Light Rain Snow
A small chance of light rain or snow this evening followed by partial clearing. Lows 25 to 30 tonight. Friday partly cloudy with highs in the low 40s. Saturday may bring rain or snow, then snow flurries Sunday. Cooler through the weekend with highs upper 30s to low 40s and lows in the 20s to 30s early Monday.
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