Energy outlook brightens as Nixon plan skirts rationing
President Nixon signaled efforts to avoid gasoline rationing amid a tightening energy shortage. Federal energy czar Simon hinted no rationing, relying on voluntary conservation. Reports from the Washington Post outline carpooling, station closures, school parking limits, and a standby plan with possible rationing machinery if a crisis hits, while Arabs ease their stance following OAPEC moves.
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Trade-in woes as big cars fall out of favor in car market
Dealers report a shift in demand from large American cars to small economical models amid an energy crisis and inflation. King Arthur Toyota notes higher sales and tighter stock, while used- car managers say trade-ins of big cars plummet and small and foreign cars sell quickly, withFiats hard to stock due to Italy's three day work week.
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Energy crisis framed as mixed effects for American families
The source presents a debated view from psychologists that the energy crisis could strengthen family bonds in many cases while worsening tensions in others. It notes differing expert opinions, with Chaytor Mason predicting unity and Dr. Edward J. Stainbrook cautioning that some families, especially adolescents, may drift apart.
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Bay Area Weather: Rain Likely Tonight and Tomorrow
Light rain is forecast with a 70 percent chance tonight and 40 percent tomorrow. Temperatures will stay steady from mid 50s to low 60s, with lows in the low 50s. More weather on subsequent pages.
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Death Pair Found Frozen After Power Cut Christmas Eve
An elderly couple in Schenectady, Frank Baker 83 and Katherine Baker 91, were found dead in their apartment after their power was cut for a $202 bill. A grandson discovered them on Christmas Eve. authorities consider exposure the cause pending autopsy. The gas stove offered little warmth and the couple refused utility access to reenergize utilities.
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Christmas holiday traffic deaths near 1955 low mark
NSC data show the four day Christmas period ending Tuesday likely produced the lowest traffic fatality total since 1955. Alameda County reported no deaths. California led with 46 fatalities while Texas had 40 and Georgia 27. A family of five died in Oregon and a trailer fire in Michigan killed eight.
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Vandals Damage Fremont Cemetery Stones
Righting a wrong of vandalism in Fremont cemetery where a vehicle reportedly struck through the grounds. Large headstones were toppled and smaller markers appeared beat by a hammer, prompting authorities to investigate damage and safeguard remaining graves.
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Seven hour spacewalk by Skylab 3 crew on Christmas Day
Houston reports Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald Carr and William Pogue achieved a seven hour spacewalk, breaking the previous record and gathering comet Kohoutek data. Edward Gibson inside the station monitored the mission as the crew photographed the comet, repaired a sun camera, and prepared solar observations.
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