Biggest Little Spare Tank In The U S A
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds about 240 million barrels as the U S aims for a one billion barrel target. Reagan era boosts to 300,000 bpd stalled by full salt domes and costly caverns, delaying toward 750 million barrels by 1990. Some propose temporary storage options like tankers at $3 per barrel per year.
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John H. Lichtblau
Mideast
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OPEC Production Cuts Face Uncertain Market Outlook
OPEC ministers left Vienna pledging to cut output by 700000 barrels per day to shrink a global surplus and restore price discipline. Analysts warn that even with the cut, supply may outpace demand as nonmember production grows and fuel alternatives expand, challenging cartel unity and future pricing.
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Vienna
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Japan
Castro Launches Air War and Broadcast Measures
The piece reports Castro threatening an air war with large radio transmitters to jam US and other stations, notes past attempts at agreement, and describes Florida broadcasters urging a counter effort while Radio Marti proposals loom in Congress. It frames a standoff with calls for including broadcasters in talks.
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Guatemala’s Sky-High Democracy and Military Backing Debate
Ashley Cooper notes Guatemala’s democratic system has a military safeguard as the army could remove a president, while critics blame US CIA influence. The column also riffs on National Egg Month and satire about George Bush, Bryant Gumbel, and media portrayal of race and politics.
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Fellows
George Bush
Deregulation and Media Coverage Shift Oil Crisis Narrative
The piece argues Reagan era price deregulation ended shortages and lowered gas prices, while national networks misreported the oil crisis. A Media Institute study criticizes TV coverage for neglecting non market vs market solutions and scapegoating OPEC and oil companies.
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OPEC
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