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Gas shortage echoes through Memorial Day travel
Motorists worry as fuel availability tightens amid rationing and station closures. AP reports Manitoba tourism climbed to 3.5 million visitors in 1972, while demand grows seven percent yearly. Independent and major stations cut hours. 882 of about 220,000 U S stations closed for lack of gas with more threatened.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Larry Desjardins
Florida
Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
Office of Emergency Preparedness
OEP