Ban Lifted On Sunday Gas Sales Amid Price Hikes
President Nixon announced the end of compulsory gasoline rationing and rescinded the December order closing all service stations effective Sunday. He warned the shortage persists and urged voluntary measures while pressing Congress to act on energy proposals to boost production and relax restrictions. Tourism declined slightly in Texas as energy pinch reduced spend, and officials blamed federal handling.
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