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Thursday, January 31, 1974
University Daily Kansan
Utilities Seek Increases in Rates
Associated Press Reporter
By LOUISE COOK
The energy crisis that prompted you to turn down your lights has prompted utility companies to ask permission to charge you more for using less electricity.
An Associated Press survey indicated that utilities were seeking or had granted rate increases that many say were not justified and that costs caused by energy conservation efforts.
Some of the increases are called conservation surcharges and most of them would add an extra 10 per cent to the average consumer's monthly electricity cost.
In addition, Americans are experiencing higher utility bills because of fuel price increases that companies are allowed to pass on to their customers automatically.
The AP survey indicated that virtually every area of the country was feeling the pinch, and state commissions responsible for infrastructure were swamped with requests for increases.
THE WASHINGTON GAS & Light Co.
which serves 540,000 customers in the
capital, Maryland and Virginia suburbs, has asked for permission to raise rates an average of 6.7 per cent, primarily to make up for a 6 per cent drop in demand.
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York added $1.46 to the joint fund all of the new energy projects, but not the new creases. Now the company is seeking rate increases that would yield an additional investment.
The company said it needed the money because of higher costs for taxes, interest, labor and materials. Normally, Consolated Edison said, a rate increase of 22.6 per cent would the need revenue. The company argued that because it had dropped it, it needd an additional increase, probably 6.5 per cent, to make up the difference.
Some consumers' electricity bills have jumped as much a 30 per cent in the last year and a half with much of the increase coming in the last month or so.
ASPOKESMAN FOR SOUTHERN California
at the May 1, 1972, a
typical residential cottage
every two months for 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity.
By Aug. 1, 1973 $3.08 was added to reflect rising fuel cost. On Oct. 10, a general rate increase was approved and this, plus the increased boat, brought the total increase to $5.11.
A Nov. 1 fuel adjustment brought the base price up to $28.59, a jump of 31 per cent since May 1972. This week, the Public Utility Commission granted the California company a fuel adjustment totaling $232 million annually. The company said the increase
would boost the average customer's bill another $2.10 per month.
The Edison Electric Institute released figures yesterday indicating that America used about a per cent less electricity last four years than they did in the same period last year.
The normal anticipated growth rate for electric utilities is 7 or 8 per cent. Officials say the decline in usage is due to a variety of factors, including generally mild weather, energy conservation efforts, and to a very small extent, daylight saving time.
White House Says Nixon Won't Testify
White House Says Nixon Won't Testify
President Nikon will refuse to testify in the California trial of his former aide, John D. Ehrlichman, despite a court order won by the defense, the White House said yesterday.
Earlier yesterday, Atty. Gen. William B. Saxbe criticized the court order as unrealistic "because the President of the United States can't appear in every justice of the peace court all over this country at the whim of that justice of the peace."
Meir Asked to Form Coalition Government
"I am cognizant of the great responsibility placed on my shoulders," Meir said in accepting the task from President Ephraim Katzir. She expressed confidence that a new government could be formed within a 21-day time limit.
Premier Gold Meir was asked officially Wednesday to form a new coalition government, one month after her Labor party won a narrow victory.
The election gave the Labor party 41 per cent of Israel's 120-seat movement. Mier has three weeks to form a coalition to boost her power base photo.
As the 75-year-old leader spoke, Israeli troops continued to withdraw from Egypt territory captured in the October Middle East war in accordance with the UN Security Council resolution.
Record Wheat Exports Reported for '73
A record 214 million bushels of wheat was exported during the first six months of the fiscal year, which began last July 1, according to new figures released yesterday by the Agriculture Department.
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The shipments included large deliveries to China and Russia.
The exports are expected to rise to at least 1.2 billion bushels -70 per cent of the 1973 U.S. harvest - by June 30.
Kansas Car Inspection Bill Called 'Sham'
One legislator called it a "sham" but a bill providing for a state motor vehicle inspection program in Kansas was tentatively approved by the Kentucky governor.
The measure would provide for inspections when the vehicle was registered, when it changed ownership, when it was involved in a severe accident resulting in an inspection order or when it was ordered as the result of a spot inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
A total of 120 students filed declaration of candidacy statements for Student Senate seats and 18 filed for class officer positions in the March 13-14 election.
The filing deadline was 5 p.m. yesterday.
A meeting for all election candidates will be at 7 tonight in the Council Room of the Kansas Union,
Students who filed were:
Schoolof architecture (two seats) --Clark Davis-Unicampus (U), Kevin J. Flynn-independent (Ind.,) Tom E. Franz-Ind, Mary Neiss-Vius-and James F. Walters-
Oliver College (four seats open) -Jeff Byrd-Ind, Joseph Farm-Ind, Scott Krugel-Ind, Brad Max-U, Cindy Morgan-D, Steven Polard-Ind, David Raack-Ind, Stephen L. Segebracht-I, Scott Siebels-U, and Lisa Wille-U).
Pearson College (four seats)—Charlie Brooks-P.H.L.P., Laura Cunningham-Ind., Jill Hewitt-Ind., Rick Hoffman-Ind, Jon Josserand-P.H.L., Vicki Larkley-Markle, Barbara Barden-Brien-U, Don Short, Bruce Wimer-P.H.L., Jim Zimbabwe-Brice Wimer-P.H.L. and
Graduate School (18 seats) - Shaikn Hairsth Ahmad-Ind, Mark Blumberg-Ind, Karolyn Hardway-Ind., Adrienne Hyle-Ind, Joseph M. Mikesie Jr.-Ind., Howard L. Reese-Ind, Ernest Thomas-Ind, and Bernard E. Willard-Ind.
Liberal Arts and Sciences (18 seats)- Deanna Barkhead-U., Dierck Casselman-U., David Chubb-U., Chris Davis-U., Bill Dean-Dain, David Francisco-U., Lewis D. Gregory-U., Joyce Hudson-U., Stan Kantzin-I., Richard Meisel-Ind., Steven Meternich-I., Greg Nye-Ind., Beth Paxton-U., Robert Scholmeyer-Waillow-U., Pratt Graft-U., Charlide Rhodes-J. J. Rauschoff-H., Mark Swartz-u., Jeff Southland-U., Laurence E. Stevens-R., Richard Swanson-Ind., Hal Urbanab-U., Kent Voth-U., and Bill Webster-U.
Centennial College (fourseats)—Mike Amerine-Ind., Greg Bengtson-U., Paul Bylaska-Ind., Betsy Daniels-U., Mark Dutton-Ind., George Fink-Ind., Scott Freeman-Poop, Rick Lind-U. and Kent Stallard-U.
Nunemaker College (three seats)-Joni Catalanu-U., John Connors-Ind., Mark Cooper-U., Cindy Langley-Ind., Jim Pearson-U, and Tedde Tassel-Ind.
North College (four seats)-Juli Anderson-CCommitment (C), Bill Blessing-C, Susan Bolling-C, Roger Campbell-C, Rodney Frazey-U, Mary Harris-U, Mark Pennington-U, Mary Lou Beece-Ind, Debbie Reid-U, Anand D. Sandford-Ind.
School of law (two seats)—TIm Cox-Ind,
John House-Ind, Timothy R. Kroth-Bindt,
Tom McGraw-Ind, Mike Reed-Ind, John
M.Tailey-ind, and Jay H. Williams III-inds.
School of pharmacy (two seats)
=Stephane M. Smith-U, and Casey Cochran-U
School of Engineering (four seats)—Bill Douglas-Ind., Dan Gillian-Dind., Darrell Johnson-Ind., Dave Murfim-U., Lee Schroeder, Richard Sealy
School of Social Welfare (two seats)
School of Journalism (three seats)—Michael Cacciopio-Ind, Will Dickinson-Ind, John Albert Disch-Ind, Ann Gardner-U, Christopher Sullivan, and Thompson-U, and Cindy Sculpeon-Ind.
School of Education (eight seats)—John Broadie-Ind., Judy Broner-Ind., Cindy Burton-U, Tate Cahill-Ind., Peggy Dostal-U, Teresa Sharon T. Lighter-U, and Mora Powell-U.
School of Fine Arts (six seats)—Nancy Durham-u, Merle A. Goldman-u, Barb Haman-u, Kathy Horstman-u, Steve Murry-und, and Maribeth Olson-u.
School of Business (four seats)—Dave Banzhaf-Senate, Ann Dillon-U., David Fuston-Ind., Mark Holland-U. Stone Noll-U., Diane Lyon-U. and Rick Oxall-Senate.
Students who filed for class offices were:
Students who filled for class offices were:
Sophomore class - David Wooding-U,
Principal class - Kevin Bui-View;
president; Sally Rumsey-U, secretary;
and Lynn Busch-U, treasurer.
Junior class-Lee Lydick-U. and Doug Wills-Action(A), president; G. Don G. Lamb; and David Christ-A, vice president; and Jamie Vestary, and Jamie Mangan-U., treasurer
School of Social Welfare (two seats)—Faye Dotthem-U.
Senior class-Thane Hodsen-Faces (F) and Richard P. Ross-Practical (P), president; Jon D. Latini-P. and Mark O. Breen, vice president; Susan D. Brown-P. and Kris Hold-Mitschle, secretary and Kristi Sue Steed-P. and Fat Soft-P., treasurer.
The ICC rule cannot become effective until 30 days after all interested parties are deemed ready to commit. An ICC spokesman estimated that more into effect no earlier than in two months.
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Usery also announced a third action designed to bring some relief to truckers. He said the Internal Revenue Service had agreed to triple the number of agents who were checking on reports of price gouging at truck stops.
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Also, yesterday gunfire, windshield smashing and other acts of violence, causing injuries to truckers, were reported in several states. And one spokesman for the truckers predicted there would be more violence.
the additional expense by filing for rate increases with the ICC. The consumer eventually would pay the added cost of increased prices on truck-delivered items.
Truckers Vow to Continue Plans For Nationwide Shutdown Tonight
"I think there is such a strong militant mood out there that when our truckers have their backs to the wall and run short of money for their families, when they see company drivers on the road they are going to be impatient," said James Drinkhall, an editor of Overdrive, a magazine for truckers.
WASHINGTON (AP)—Independent trucker leaders rejected government peace offers last night and政 to continue plans for a nationwide trucking shutdown.
One driver was shot in an ear near Warren, Ohio, and another suffered eye damage from fragments of glass when his shield was shattered near Ashland, Ohio.
Usery said the new administration proposal to the truckers calls for the Federal Energy Office to take action under the mandatory allocation program that "will guarantee that the fuel due the trucking industry for its operations is delivered." The industry will receive 110 per cent of the fuel it used in 1972, he said.
In addition, he said, the Interstate Commerce Commission has taken the first step in a process that would let drivers pass on to trucking firms with which they have contracts any difference in the cost of diesel fuel from what they paid on May 15, 1973.
The federal government had attempted yesterday to head off protests by truck drivers by announcing that it would guarantee them enough fuel to operate and by proposing that truck drivers be allowed to pass on their increased fuel costs.
However, an official of the council of Independent Truckers in Akron, Ohio, called the federal promises "a lot of mumbo jumbo." The council claims to represent owner-operated truckers organizations in 42 states.
Special presidential assistant W. J. Wesley Jr. had expressed hope that the actions would bring to an end the current protests by independent truck drivers in Ohio and would persuade other drivers to foreign countries so they had scheduled for midnight tonight.
The trucking firms, in turn, would recoup
Air brake lines on five trucks were slashed at a Canton, Ohio, firm, and a meat truck driver said he was fired upon in nearby Massillon.
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