Stand-by gasoline rationing plan announced by government
The United Press reports a stand-by gasoline rationing system offering up to 35 gallons per month per driver if voluntary conservation fails. Federal energy chief William F. Simon outlined coupon exchange, prepaid costs, and distribution to adults with licenses, with details to appear in the Federal Register.
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Washington
UPT
Federal Energy
William F. Simon
Simon
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Linton
Simon Bald
Federal Energy Office
Federal Register
Nixon flies commercial to California on New Year trip
President Nixon flew United Airlines flight 55 from Dulles to Los Angeles with family and White House staff, buying three tickets for 652.92 and paying 214.87 each for himself, wife Pat, and daughter Tricia Cox. The trip, designed to set an energy saving example, included 110 regular passengers unaware until Nixon boarded.
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San Clemente
Calif
White House
United Airlines
Dulles International Airport
Nixon
Aral
Pat
Tricia Cox
FHI
Gerald Warren
Travelers should map gas plans for four day weekend
A California survey warns gas stations will be limited during the New Year long weekend. Most will close Sunday and on New Year’s Day, with heavier activity Saturday. Bay Area stations about 10 percent open Sunday and on New Year’s Day. Sacramento and Stockton areas 70 percent open Sunday and 26 percent on New Year’s. Interstate 86 and U.S. 30 east of Sacramento show 60 percent open Sunday and 45 percent on New Year’s. South of the Bay Area only 20 percent open.
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California State Automobile Associating
Bay Area
Sacramento
Stockton
U.S. 30
Heavy rain causes flooding near Niles Canyon area
Bay Area rains trigger flooding and a string of minor accidents. Fremont and Hayward see heavy totals with Fremont and Pleasanton recording around two inches overnight. Forecast calls for continued rain with 70 percent odds into Saturday as flood officials assess conditions.
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Niles Canyon
Fremont
Bay Area
South County
Ceat Inty
Flood Central and Water Conservation Bureau
Hayward
Pleasanton
Rainy Interlude Forecast Through Saturday With Mild Temps
The weatherman expects occasional rain through Saturday. Highs around 60 and lows near 54. Tomorrow’s rain chance about 70 percent. More weather details on page 30.
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Hepp
County ambulance service proposed by Grand Jury in Alameda County
The 1973 Alameda County Grand Jury urges the board of supervisors to study a county operated emergency ambulance service or a county controlled system with a radio network linking ambulances to hospitals and a central dispatch. It recommends standardized equipment and licensed paramedical training under county oversight.
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Leona Ward
Alameda County
Grand Jury
Superior Court
Public Welfare
Clarence Burrell
San Leandro
Robert Shepp
Board of Supervisors
Health Care Services Agency
San Francisco
Health Department
Local teen dreams big as Count Basie drummer hopeful
San Leandro high school junior Gregg Field, 16, may join the Count Basie band after a Circle Star Theater jam with Tasie’s group. Field, son of Donald and (unreadable) Field, has long idolized Basie and Kenton, recalling backstage talks and a quick audition that sparked his rapid rise toward a pro stint.
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Circle Star Theater
Fen Leandro
Gregg Field
Field
Count Basie
Tasie
Peninsula
Circle Star
Donald Field
Daily
Stan Kentin
San Carlos
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