1973 Year of the Shortages Drives Local News
The Star names 1973 shortages as the top local story amid energy and supply scarcities. It notes rising prices, meat sacrifices, paper shortages due to pulp strikes, gasoline station woes, and a broad impact on daily life. A second major item covers the unresolved Warren County murder mystery of Juana Anne Williams, identified in August and linked to a 1973 arrest and indictment.
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Star
King Energy
Warren
Frederick County
Fork
Warren County
Rt. 615
Florida
Juana Anne Williams
Hollywood
Fla
White Hall
Gary T. Keyser
Correctional Unit 7
Double Toll Gate
Thomas A. Kipps
Nixon Won’t Release Key Information Amid Watergate Subpoena
The White House will withhold summaries and transcripts of presidential conversations as Senate subpoenas seek hundreds of tapes and documents. White House counsel J. Fred Buzhardt denies reports that he shared documents with a private lawyer for Haldeman and Ehrlichman. The Post claims aides say tapes show Nixon knew of the cover up before March 21, 1973.
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White House
Senate
Watergate Committee
Nixon
Washington Post
J. Fred Buzhardt
Post
Buzhardt
John J. Wilson
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
The
Wilson
Burhardt
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Shenandoah River Flood Recovers. Residents Ready to Return
Clarke and Warren county residents prepared to return after the Shenandoah crested 2% feet above flood stage near Front Royal. Evacuations involved twenty households with no injuries reported, while the river continued to recede. The area counts recent floods in 1969, 1971, and 1972, and officials discuss stricter flood plain rules.
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Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Front Royal
Gary Keyser
National Weather Service
Millville
Clarke County
Warren County
Simon Orders Six-Degree Cut In Thermostats
Energy chief William E. Simon orders a six degree cut in oil heated homes and puts service stations last for gasoline beginning Jan 15. Buildings using oil must reduce thermostats by ten degrees. gas electricity and coal users are exempt. Fines up to 5000 dollars possible for suppliers.
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Washington
William E. Simon
Simon
Federal Energy Office
Shenandoah flood prompts repeated exodus in Warren County
The Shenandoah River rose quickly forcing mobile homes to be moved for the fourth time in 19 months. Trailers were packed as county wreckers hauled them to higher ground while residents awaited subsidence. Sheriff's deputies directed the evacuation as roads became temporary staging areas.
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Fran Coombs
Front Royal
Warren County
Shenandoah
River Bottom
New Year Sales Kick Off With Apparel And Music Discounts
Retail outlook features reductions across garments and accessories at Peggy Lynn Fashions and Joe's Ocean Cove with discounts up to 20 percent. Large inventories imply post holiday savings while stores note closures December 25 to 31 and January 1 openings. Other listings include Penney's foundation sale and substantial markdowns on amplifiers organs stereos and sheet music.
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Peggy Lynn
Gasoline Rationing Coupons May Resemble Shrinking Dollar Bills
The plan would issue monthly gasoline coupons bearing Washington’s image with a $1 value and space for state, license, and name. Adults with licenses could receive a month’s supply, exchangeable in a white market or at pump price plus a small fee. Early action could begin March 1 with authorization cards mailed, coupons valid 60 days, and a bureau of 50 state employees plus federal staff to run the system.
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Washington
George Washington
William E. Simon
Simon
Mobile Homes Assn Won't Seek Court Action
Frederick County Mobile Homes Association will not sue the county over the newly approved trailer ordinance. In a three page statement E Eugene Gunter counsel said the $15 mobile home license tax is unconstitutional but the group will refrain from legal action to avoid hard feelings and expense for both sides.
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Jim Ackley
Frederick County Mobile Homes Association
E. Eugene Gunter
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Waynesboro
Nelson County
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Wonder's, Inc
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Joe's Ocean Cove
Penney
Claprance
G & M Music Center
Modernage
Mobile Homes Assn
Omnis Vni Gasotare
Tagnou
Poe
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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