Senate backs strict oil allocation controls for gas shortage
The Senate voted 85 to 10 to urge Nixon to impose mandatory federal fuel allocation rules. The measure aims to protect independent refiners and dealers from antitrust violations, ensure regional supply equity, and curb price disparities between independent and own outlets. Senate leaders say energy urgency justifies federal oversight.
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Congress Urges States to Cut Speed Limits for Gas Conservation
A nonbinding resolution directs the president to draft allocation guidelines within 30 days and to ensure crude oil supplies to refineries. It also urges states to reduce speed limits to 55 mph to conserve gasoline, expressing Congress's sense without legal force.
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AAA surveys U.S. gas stations on supply status
The AAA checked 1,540 stations nationwide and found 1,078 operating normally, 349 limiting hours, 100 restricting purchases, 4 out of fuel, and 14 closed due to supply shortages. Southeast and Northwest regions showed the tightest supplies with 0 and 63 percent reporting normal operations respectively.
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Kissinger Given One Week To Seek Indochina Ceasefire
Congress grants Henry Kissinger at least a week to pursue a new Indochina ceasefire as House and Senate conferees suspend action on antiwar funding amendments until next Monday. Kissinger departs for Paris to resume talks with Hanoi's Le Duc Tho amid a crowded congressional schedule.
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Nixon aide resigns to join Metromedia as VP
Herbert G. Klein, a close Nixon associate, resigns Tuesday as White House Communications director after two years to become vice president of Metromedia. He departs amid changes in White House media strategy and corporate broadcasting ties.
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