Reagan Kennedy Lead In 1976 Presidential Race
Reagan and Kennedy hold early leads for their parties in the 1976 race with strong cross party polarization. Each attracts large supportive blocs while facing sizable anti support among the opposite party, signaling potential obstacles to nomination and general election success.
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Computer assisted pool taxis cut downtown commuting costs
Houston commuters assigned to suburban pickup points by computer boarded taxis downtown in a pilot pool to save fuel and traffic. A fleet of 50 cabs serves 13 shopping centers and delivers riders to three downtown spots. Reservations via phone or computer assign pickup areas with about five riders per cab, making a round trip fare as low as $2.
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Panel favors coastal drilling amid energy crisis in California
The California Lands Commission debates renewing oil drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel. All three Republicans support staff plans to resume drilling with safeguards after a 4 % year ban following a major blowout that fouled the Pacific. Environmentalists warn of another catastrophic spill.
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Wisconsin Rep Warns on Nation Toilet Tissue Shortage
Washington Republican Harold Froehlich says a new shortage of toilet tissue could require rationing of paper products if santral pulp exports are not increased. He warns a serious shortage of vital paper goods may follow without action.
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Gas-guzzling cars decried by California official
Attorney General Evelle J. Younger urged Sacramento to consider outlawing large fuel thirsty cars to save oil. He proposed punitive taxes and fuel economy logs, citing EPA data that new models average 13 miles per gallon. He noted U S imports total 262 million gallons daily and urged faster transit funding alongside research into alternate power for autos.
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Truckers threaten tieup of L A freeway system
Los Angeles authorities faced a trucker led threat to block Southern California freeways as a protest against fuel prices and speed limits. Officials warned blockaders would be arrested and vehicles impounded, with possible National Guard aid. Industry groups and the Teamsters condemned the plans.
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Truckers Block Pumps In Protest At Shenandoah Inn
About 10 tractor trailer rigs blocked fuel pumps at the Shenandoah Inn truck stop near Cambridge Ohio for a fifth day to protest rising diesel costs. Assistant manager Donald Gregory said roughly 109 more trucks are parked, with some expected to move, as motorists complain of higher oil prices and limited supply on Interstate 70.
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Oil executive warns L A council on pollution and supply
Fred Hartley president of Union Oil and D A vice president of Texaco urged the Los Angeles City Council that keeping generators running risks dirtier air and higher gasoline prices. He said oil refineries must be exempt from rolling blackouts or face shutdown, and that Union could provide 5,000 more barrels daily for plants, warning against sulfur content and air pollution rules that could curb California refineries and gasoline supply by about 21 million gallons daily.
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Pan Am and Hughes cut flights amid fuel shortages
Pan American World Airways and Hughes Airwest announced flight cancellations starting January 7 due to fuel cutbacks. Pan Am suspended all Baltimore and New Orleans services and several foreign routes including Shannon Ireland, with seven Baltimore to London and Baltimore to San Juan flights dropped. Hughes Airwest trimmed weekly departures 3,165 to 2,831, reducing service in eight Western states, Mexico and Canada. Foreign Pan Am routes impacted include Belgrade, Belem, Santa Maria Azores Shannon Ireland Stockholm Belem Paramaribo San Pedro Sula and others.
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PG&E Energy Brief on Possible Rolling Blackouts
Pacific Gas and Electric faces rolling blackouts if energy supply tightens. Utilities race to Myrtle Wood in PAC aries contingency plans to keep power for police, fire, hospitals, and communications. Downtown San Francisco and Oakland would stay powered for emergency needs.
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Saudi oil minister outlines long term US investment ties
Saudi Arabia aims to invest in the United States and seek American help to industrialize. In a National Press Club address, oil minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Al Yamani said the embargo is a passing phase and proposed a deal: guaranteed oil flow in exchange for duty-free Saudi oil and U.S. investment access from refining to gas stations.
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Public urged to bear burden to save jobs and avoid recession
Energy chief William B. Simon said Americans would be delighted to endure inconveniences to conserve fuel and energy, testifying with John Sawhill at a Federal Power Commission hearing on utility conservation orders and future fuel use projections.
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Cabbies protest gas cutback in Chicago
Yellow and Checker taxicab firms seek help from Mayor Daley after an 18 percent cut in December gasoline allotment. They employ about 6,000 drivers with over 3,600 cabs and purchase fuel from Standard Oil and Texaco. The reduction arrives just before Christmastime, threatening service.
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Richard J. Daley
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Crisis a boon for engineers says PSU dean
Dr. Nunzio J. Palladino, dean of Penn State Engineering, says the energy crisis increased job offers for engineering graduates. A College Placement Council survey shows bachelor degree offers rising 83 percent from 1972 to 1978, with women earning 5 percent more offers than in 1971-72 and an average salary offer of 936 per month for women versus 929 for men.
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Pennsylvania State University
College of Engineering
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College Placement Council
U.S
Kneip blasts Nixon energy policy causing delay
South Dakota Governor Richard Kneip criticized the Nixon administration for slowing energy crisis response. He warned of bureaucratic confusion from rapid policy changes and said governors share concern. A national governors meeting in Washington was set for Wednesday with Interior Secretary Morton, energy advisor Simon, and oil executives.
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Oil Industry Regulation Urged Amid Fuel Crisis
Pittsburgh based Fraternal Association of Steel Havers chairman William J. Hill called for government regulation of the oil industry. He urged rules similar to utilities and trucking, arguing the fuel shortage affects all citizens. Hills said resuming capped wells could raise supply by about 15 percent in 90 days and advocated halting oil exports.
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55 MPH Speed Limit Enters Enforcement In North Carolina
North Carolina begins strict enforcement as the 55 mph limit takes effect. A 10 day grace period ended at midnight with troopers issuing regular citations. DOT spokesman Ted Harrison said 919 warning tickets were issued during the grace period. verbal warnings were not recorded.
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Fragmentary Seattle Weather Quote Distorts Riot of Rain
Readable garbled note from Seattle reports an unclear weather quote about rainfall in California. The text lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
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