Gasoline Shortage Grips Nation Amid Holiday Weekend
Motorists faced skimpy fuel supplies across many states as a near shutdown loomed for New Year’s Day. New York City precincts cut radio cars by up to 80 percent, while New Jersey, Wisconsin and other states reported widespread shortages and delayed deliveries. Authorities noted fewer auto fatalities could result from reduced travel.
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State Gasoline Retailers Association
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Westchester
Nassau
Wisconsin Retail Gasoline Dealers Association
Wisconsin
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Virginia
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National Safety Council
Israeli Troops on Maximum Election Alert
Israel faced a crucial election with 6000 ballot boxes placed from the Golan Heights to the Suez enclave. Premier Golda Meir voted in Jerusalem as troops on the front lines cast ballots in sealed rucksacks amid light early turnout and high security.
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Skylab 3 crew greet 1974 over New Year in space
Space Center Houston reports Skylab 3 astronauts celebrate New Year not once but 16 times as they orbit Earth every 93 minutes crossing the international date line. Mission Control urges celebration while noting they will flip between 1974 and 1973 throughout the day.
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School superintendents remind reopen after holidays
Winchester and Frederick Clarke and Warren County school superintendents reminded today that their schools will reopen after the Christmas and New Year holidays on Wednesday. TIM McCARTY, a former Winchester Order of the Arrow Indian Dance Team member now in Detroit, asks for turkey beards for his Indian costume and provides contact Dr George Troxel. Reductions at Won der's Inc after inventory sale with 5 percent extra for cash at Margaret L Hodgson Shop.
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Warren County
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Judge Rice Will Step Down After 31 Years on Winchester Bench
Judge John W. Rice announced he will withdraw from consideration for reappointment to Winchester General District Court. Judge David Simpson will be succeeded by Frederick County Judge Robert K. Woltz. Rice, 64, leaves after 31 years, noting no age limit but plans to stay in law practice and help Judge Simpson if needed. He estimated ruling on about 3,500 cases annually and 108,500 overall, and cited changing judiciary as for the better. He is married with a son, John W. Rice Jr., a W&L graduate and Air Force captain stationed in Montana.
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Winchester General District Court
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Frederick County General District Court
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Winchester
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Judge Rice
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Air Force
Montana
Nixon signs flood protection act expands subsidized coverage
President Nixon signs the Flood Disaster Protection Act expanding federally subsidized flood insurance. Homeowners can buy up to 35000 dollars of coverage at 25 cents per hundred, with discounts for 200000 dollars of business coverage. The plan replaces disaster loans with speedy aid and reduced red tape. Simultaneously six bills authorize sale of about 900 million dollars in stockpiled metals to offset budget costs.
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Nixon
Local officials share New Year resolutions for 1974
Winchester city manager Wendell Seldon aims to provide administrative leadership to align with mayoral and citizen goals. Front Royal mayor William Lillard seeks continued town progress through good planning. Warren County supervisor Wetzel wants to determine facts early. Congressman Robinson plans to stay away from Washington to curb spending. Radio stars Luttrell and Pasquali exchange political quips as they look to calmer public discourse. County and town officials vow balanced budgets and better services in 1974.
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Dave Newlin
Fran Coombs
Winchester
Wendell Seldon
William A. Lillard, Jr
Front Royal
James S. Wetzel
Warren County Board of Supervisors
J. Kenneth Robinson
Washington
Shortages A New Crisis On the Scene
Local panic spreads as reports of a gas and product shortage trigger empty shelves. Shoppers rush between stores, burn fuel rushing to find scarce goods, while merchants ration supplies to four per customer amid possible National Guard involvement.
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National Guard
New Year Holiday Closures and Inventory Sales
The Star will not publish tomorrow for New Year’s Day. Stores close Tues and Wed Jan 1 2 for inventory. G M Music Center Huntsberry’s Shoe Store and others announce closures and after inventory sales. Modernage Shoppe and Margaret L Hodgson Shop also closing for inventory.
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