Arab gulf states raise oil price amid war tensions
Six Persian Gulf states led by Kuwait and Iraq increased light crude to 4.12 from 1.65 a barrel, tying prices to market rates and signaling sales to alternative buyers if Western majors resist. Kuwait planned talks with other Arab partners on leveraging oil in Middle East conflict.
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Persian Gulf
Wester Oil
Tran
Gulf
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi
Qatar
Europe
Japan
United States
Ration cards ready if Arabs hold oil
West European governments report they have oil reserves planned for up to six months in case of an Arab embargo. Mis Friederichs says rationing could follow, with cuts in gasoline and home heating oil as planners emphasize calm. East Europe and Spain show mixed concern.
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Brussels
CPL
Air Lo ‘Au
Uni Dil
Mis Friederichs
Intermatinal
Ins
Middle East
Soviet Union
Spain
Iraq
Traqis
Boy reports burning leaves without permit after classroom fire lesson
In Boise Idaho Neal Milliren told his mother about burning leaves without a permit after a fire prevention talk. Three fire trucks arrived to urge Carol Milliren to stop the burn and officers issued a warning rather than a citation.
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Boise, Idaho
UPI
Neal Milliren
Carol Milliren
Churches Left Cold by Propane Allocation Plan
Rep. Clem MecSpadden says the federal fuel program excludes churches from priority propane access. He notes taverns and other small commercial establishments may qualify, potentially leaving churches without heat during shortages.
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Washington
UPI
Clem MecSpadden
D-Otte
McSpadden
Health report weighs test of pollution rule changes
A HEW backed analysis questions relaxing clean air standards to ease energy shortages. It urges a prospective study on health effects of higher sulfur oxide pollution, plans for variances, and monitoring of impacts on children and vulnerable groups.
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Washington
API
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
US Environmental Protection Agency
David P. Ball
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Opinion Split Over Smog Plans In California
California officials guarded reaction to new federal smog rules aimed at cleaning two metro areas including five in the state. EPA proposals urge carpooling and bus use to avoid gas rationing by mid 1977, drawing praise from some officials while critics call reductions impractical and fear economic impact.
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California Air Resources Board
Los Angeles
Taylor
Tom Hraltley
EPA
Bradley
Evel
Ftobert Graver
California State Automobile Association
Graver
Pete Schabrum
Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Standard Oil Co
California
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SPI
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