Truckers protest fuel costs and speed limits nationwide
Truck drivers across Ohio and several states used stop and start tactics to shut down parts of highways including the Ohio Turnpike near Sandusky and Lorain-Elyria and the Delaware Memorial Bridge approaches. Organizers claimed 75 percent participation nationwide by noon with support from independent owner operators and nonunion drivers. Police reported 400 to 350 drivers in Ohio and warned motorists to avoid affected entrances while federal-level speed limit changes were urged by industry leaders.
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Teamsters boss pushes 60 mile limit proposal for trucks
Chicago API reports Teamsters president Fitzsimmons plans to present the Nixon administration’s fuel advisors with a 60 mph speed limit on trucks and cars on federal highways as a calmer energy crisis solution. He criticizes Overdrive Magazine and says tests show a 6 mph limit would hurt schedules and wages. if needed, talks could re-open under the wage clause of the national contract.
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California legislature races to drop speed limit to 55 mph
In Sacramento lawmakers push to cut the California speed limit from 65 to 55 mph to curb gasoline use by about 4 percent. Governor Reagan and leaders of both parties support rapid action, with a likely signing weekend. A Senate hearing and possible statewide enforcement plan follow, as fidelity to federal funds pressures loom.
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Speed limits to save California fuel study says
California studies estimate a 55 mph limit could save motorists up to 150 million dollars yearly in fuel costs. Average savings would be about 12 dollars per driver, while gasoline prices rise. forecasts predict ongoing higher costs and reduced fuel availability.
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Nixon energy adviser warns of rationing and higher costs
Washington reports President Nixon may decide within a month to adopt gasoline rationing as energy shortages loom. William E. Simon, named head of a Federal Energy Agency, says Americans should expect higher heating and fueling costs and changes in daily life. He backs potential taxes and rationing to curb consumption and urges a new Alaska pipeline while noting Pentagon plans for a supply line.
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Bills set to establish Daylight Saving time across nation
Both houses advance daylight saving bills aiming to shift clocks ahead. A Senate backed amendment would let states with split time zones opt out, affecting Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North and South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and possibly exempting Alaska and Hawaii entirely. The House and Senate must reconcile differences in a conference committee.
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