Nixon opposes rationing citing World War II lessons
The piece weighs President Nixon’s stance against gasoline rationing, arguing a 1940s Library of Congress study found rationing reduced consumption by about one third and only five percent fraud. It notes wartime experiences, counterpoints with officials’ warnings about black markets, and suggests considering voluntary conservation alongside possible rationing in today’s shortage context.
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Richard M. Nixon
Energy Caar
William E. Sinan
Library of Congress
Personal budget system splits funds into four accounts
A young couple details a four account budgeting method including “yours” “mine” “ours” and “car” to limit conflicts, with a fixed $100 minimum in each checking and monthly transfers. They track car miles at six cents per mile to cover operating costs and depreciation, and use a shared fund for living expenses while preserving personal allowances.
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Reqeent
Safety tips and toys spark CPSC public notice
Washington notes a CPSC press release urging winter sport safety and crib safety campaigns, listing common ski injuries from bindings and speed, urging lessons and good gear. It cites a nationwide ban of 1200 plus toys, including squeaker and battery toys, with a call for personal responsibility beyond government protection.
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Washington
Consumer Product Safsty Commission
Reno
CPSC
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Killian’s Hartford Rally Signals Fresh Campaign Style
Attorney General Robert Killian launched his gubernatorial bid with a community rally in Frog Hollow Hartford. Neighbors filled St George’s Hall, sharing warmth and genuine appeal that contrasted with modern media era politics, sparking hope for a return to old fashioned, "people first" politics.
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Killian
Connecticut
Frog Hollow
Hartford
Frog Hollow Men's Club
St. George's Hall
Wartford
Frog
Ripoff Oil chief plots image boost through price hikes
In a South Carolina club meeting, Ripoff Oil President Harlan Mudbank leads executives to boost public image amid energy fears. Proposals include a penny-gallon price raise, heavy lobbying, political contributions, and funding a future-proof profit plan with tax-free bonds. The group imagines distributing American flag pins to shore up sentiment while acknowledging potential future energy shifts.
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Washington
Ripoff Oil Company
South Carolina
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