Costly Fuel Policy Draws Fire Over Heating Costs
The Cost of Living Council allows refiners a two cent rise in heating fuel price starting January to spur No 2 fuel oil output, while ordering a one cent drop in crude saline prices that won’t hit local pumps. Critics argue the policy rewards oil interests, risking higher home heating bills for Americans amid a shortage and call for public sacrifice and less industry favoritism.
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Cost of Living Council
CLC
Sam
Dying Art of Hog Slaughter in Rappahannock County
In a rural Virginia scene, Tommy and Dorothy Taylor and kin butcher two hogs by Thornton River. The rite unfolds with neighbors, a red capped supervisor, and a river tub scorch for scalding, then butchering, scraping, gutting, and sausage making. The piece contrasts country ritual with urban antiseptic trends while celebrating old ways.
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Virginia
Tommy
Dorothy Taylor
Tom
Bill
North Fork
Thornton River
Rappahannock County
Culpeper
Warrenton
Babbidge candidacy shows polished political craft in CT race
A veteran liberal observer notes the deliberate professional staging of Homer Babbidge's Democratic gubernatorial bid. The piece contrasts Babbidge's message with calls for realism, cites his campaign rhetoric, and frames the race as a battle between naive idealism and practiced political management.
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Homer Babbidge
Democratic Party
Wilbert Snow
Wilbur Cross
Babbidge
Neighbors confront Jones over energy crisis and trends
In a fictional suburb scene, Plotkin derisively denounces Jones for chasing status with a fuel guzzler. The energy crisis splits the neighborhood as Plotkin proclaims the end of keeping up with the Joneses, while others defend generosity and shared sacrifice.
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Plotkin
Jones
Joneses
Birch Boost From Watergate On Birch Growth
The John Birch Society, led by Robert Welch, may gain 70 000 to 80 000 members as Watergate boosts curiosity at American Opinion bookstores. Birch leaders in Greater Bridgeport see a political windfall from Nixon era turmoil, citing widespread disillusionment and anti Establishment appeal on the right and left.
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John Birch Society
Robert Welch
Greater Bridgeport
Birch
John Birch ‘Society
Birchers
Tures
China
Russia
Nixon
Buying a Bike Tips for Smart Bicycle Shopping
This guide warns buyers to choose reputable bicycle dealers, test ride models, ensure correct frame size, and prioritize safety. It covers used bikes, price ranges from 70 to 400, inspection tips, brake types, and essential security gear. It also notes registration with police and cautions against stolen units and flea-market temptations.
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Ome Browth
Bea's
Ovarlock
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Paul Arther
Jess
Homer
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