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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
2
Washington reports rising calls for gasoline rationing to ease the energy crunch. Walter Heller argues delaying rationing creates IOUs for March and April shortages. Sen. Cranston doubts voluntary conservation will suffice and backs rationing despite its unpopularity.
Bethlehem was guarded by armed soldiers as worshippers gathered at Jesus birth site. Pilgrims faced restricted entrances, with an estimated 5,000 attendees down from prior years due to regional tensions. Across the U S A a busy travel weekend contrasted with closed gas stations and cautious drivers.
A heavy winter stormblankets the southern Plains and Midwest with freezing rain and blizzardlike conditions. Travel advisories span New Mexico to Michigan as Denver reports nearly a foot of snow and temperatures range from seven below zero to 69 degrees.
Charles W. Colson talks of becoming a new man through Jesus Christ while remaining a loyal adviser to Nixon. He discusses reading the Bible praying daily and thinking deeply amid ongoing Watergate reflections and past allegations. He credits Senator Harold Hughes as a trusted friend and spiritual confidant.
Ralph Fortman, operator of five gas stations, says Sunday closing spurs extra Saturday fills and higher efficiency. He reports doubling Saturday pumps, reduced overhead, and unchanged sales of services while prices rise slightly. He notes cinemas nearby remain open, and most drivers still stock up on Fridays or Saturdays. Fortman, a multiple operator, speaks under a pseudonym for credibility.
The Manchester cinema announces an 8 p.m. feature with Geremy and a second act titled Jesus Christ, Super on Tuesday. For show times please call 362-1229.
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