Welcome Kohoutek, a Bright Comet to Delight Skywatchers
A Biddeford Saco Journal editorial recounts the comet Kohoutek as a potential epochal sky event. Discovered last March and named for its discoverer, Kohoutek may become one of the brightest displays in history, visible even in daylight under ideal conditions. The comet, originating possibly 2,000 years ago, is estimated to span up to 100,000 miles in diameter and will pass about 14 million miles from Earth at its closest approach before looping past Venus Mercury and the sun. Its return to Earth is not expected for a million years and the spectacle promises shared wonder across the globe.
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Oil embargo threat reshapes US strategy and energy plan
Analysts warn Arab oil power could widen profits and press rivals while United States Europe and Japan seek countermeasures. They urge stockpiling rationing energy diversification including nuclear solar hydrogen geothermal and coal conversion to bridge the transition as tensions heighten global energy security concerns.
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United States
France
Lawrence Krause
Brookings Institution
Walter Levy
Europe
Japan
Middle East
West
Biddeford Saco Journal Masthead and Contact Details
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists Alta W Foster B F C Whitehouse W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer with business and editorial offices in Biddeford Maine 04005 plus Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates in advance per month or year
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Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Biddeford
Maine
Associated Press
Mathews-Shannon
National Petroleum Council urges coupon rationing amid oil emergency
The National Petroleum Council calls for coupon rationing of gasoline and fuel oil due to a national oil shortage not yet at war. It urges temporary relaxation of air standards and price controls, increased energy prices, and measures to boost supply while urging public awareness and voluntary savings.
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National Petroleum Council
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Middle East
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Energy crisis truth in a time of rising demand
The piece critiques President Nixon’s optimistic energy assurances amid Arab oil tensions. It cites Amory Lovins warning that energy use could grow five percent annually, potentially quadrupling demand by 2000, challenging how humanity might meet such demand.
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Boston
Amory B. Lorvins
Energy futures and the limits of growth in a nuclear era
A New York Times piece discusses the difficulty of expanding world energy supply to 2000 and beyond. It argues rapid fossil fuel use and a single daily nuclear plant would be unsustainable, urging a shift to conservation and prudent policy across transport, architecture, and industry. It notes government studies claiming potential 1980 energy savings and highlights looming tradeoffs in food, electricity, and growth.
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Enn Central
Barry Commoner
United States
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New York
Alaskan
New York Times
UFO speculation and official dialogue in cold war era media
Paul Harvey notes Soviet reports of unusual radio signals and consider UFOs as possible extraterrestrial messages. He recalls Air Force UFO research lapses, Dr. J Allen Hynek calls for reinstitution, and Gen George Brown links sightings to Vietnam era activity. Dozens of nightly reports prompt official evaluation.
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LESS CHRISTMAS LIGHTING DUE
The Saco Businessmen's Association will reduce street lighting this December to conserve energy amid President Nixon's call. A police officer will switch lights on and off during security checks on Main Street, aiming to cut consumption from 1760 to 375 kilowatt hours.
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