Energy crisis fuels tax talk and fuel limits nationwide
Varied steps to meet the energy crisis include possible gasoline rationing and a 40 cent per gallon tax under consideration by the White House and major papers. Even so, firewood, long underwear, and Christmas decor demand surge in parts of New England as drivers observe 50 mph limits and officials urge conservation.
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United Press International
New York Times
Washington Post
Massachusetts
Brookline Ice and Coal Co
Boston
Wally Smith
New York
New Jersey
UPI
Los Angeles
Jack Fox
Robert Faulkner
Continental Trailways Bus Lines
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
Thomson
White House
The
Nixon urge to lower home temps draws medical support
Doctors from the AMA and the American College of Physicians say living in mid sixty degrees could be healthy for many people, though they cite no decisive studies. They caution against abrupt temperature changes and note drier indoor air at higher heat can affect the respiratory system while comfort also plays a factor.
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New York
Nixon
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
White House
Walter R. Tkach
William Bean
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City
Bean
Los Angeles
UPI
Gene E. McKinley
County Chiropractic Society
Top officials warn gas rationing possible in 1974
Two energy leaders say rationing may begin early in 1974 with Morton placing chances at about 50 50 and Dibona noting the Arab oil boycott raises the odds. House moves to vote on the trans Alaska pipeline as Senate Interior Committee works on emergency energy legislation including a nationwide 50 mph speed limit and relaxed fuel rules for plants.
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Washington
UPI
Rogers C. B. Morton
Morton
Charles Dibona
White House
Lack of funds hampers Tap Water work
Tap Water, Inc., a Vermont poverty program, aids rural households without running water. With 84 families helped over four years, funding is exhausted as 5,000 households reportedly lack water. A $50,000 need is cited for proper work, and the 1974 Vermont legislature may be asked to assist.
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Vermont
Brendan Whittaker
Whittaker
Episcopal
Vermont Poor People’s Congress
Elliot Gauffreau
University of Vermont
University
Gauffreau
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Lawrence K. Altman
N.Y
Times News Service
William Barclay
AMA
Mittee
ABC
Dibona
WTOP
Russell E. Train
Environmental Protection Administration
EPA
Safecas
Main St
Monument Plaza
Bennington, VT
Bruce Talbot
First Vermont
First Vermont Bank
First
First Vermont Bank and Trust Company
Mailer Federal Deposit Insurance Orporator
Barre
Bellows Falls
Bennington
Brattleboro
Chester, Manchester
Rutland
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