No Immediate Plan For Gas Rationing In Nixon Cabinet Talks
Washington sources say a high federal gas tax is unlikely but rationing is favored as a probable future tool. Cabinet energy group discusses coupon based rationing with market pricing, possible distribution rules, and public discussion before any decision.
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Washington
White House
Energy Emergency Action Group
Nixon
John A. Love
Cabinet Energy Group
Love
Cost of Living Council
EEAG
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Cabinet Group
Laird
Congress
Sharp Upturn Seen In Gasoline Prices
Shell Oil Co expects a three to four cent per gallon retail price rise in Decatur to take effect today with similar increases likely at major distributors next week. Officials cite federal guidelines. local stations may see regular at over 45 cents and premium near 50 cents.
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Love
Cost of Living Council
EEAG
Cabinet Energy Group
Shell Oil Co
Decatur
Shell
Houston
Gordon Mummert
Schmidt Oil Co
Gulf
Atlantic Richfield
Christmas Parade Ushers In Season
A colorful array of bands floats and marching units ushered in the Yule season in Decatur Friday night as spectators jammed the sidewalks. The parade sponsored by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and Decatur Jaycees featured 21 bands among more than 100 units. Judges named Falkville Bank Booster float first with Hartselle Cub Scouts Pack 30 second and Athens Army engineering battalion third.
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Decatur
2Nd Ave
Bank St
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Jaycees
Leon Nale
Falkville Bank
Hartselle Cub Scouts
Athens Army Engineering Batallion
British Take East Africa in World War I 1917
In Today's DAILY ON THIS DATE 1917 the British completed the takeover of German East Africa during World War I. Also note weather details for Athens and Tennessee Valley area with a high of 72 and tonight's low of 43. Map and river page 2 reference.
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German East Africa
Most Gasoline Stations To Close Pumps Sunday
Most of the nation’s gasoline stations will be closed Sunday as state surveys show. Some stations may stay open to aid stranded motorists, with emergency services arranged. Ohio and other states report large closures, while Maine, Pennsylvania and Florida plan limited toll road service without full fills.
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Orr
New York
Nyt
Maine
Pennsylvania
Florida
Ohio
Standard Oil
Oui Tain
Massachusetts
Automobile Club
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Coal won't solve energy shortages this winter say executives
In Charleston coal executives warned that the nation's abundant resource cannot solve or ease energy shortages this winter or in the near future. The remarks came Friday as officials discussed ongoing energy shortfalls.
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Charleston
W. Va
Library Okayed By Inspectors In Alabama
A state inspection team gave formal approval Friday to the Wheeler Basin Regional Library headquarters in the Decatur Civic Center. The project cost 466 000 dollars with 119 863 from Library Services and Construction Act funds, the last such federal grant in Alabama before funds were impounded. moving day begins today with transfers from Youth Branch Library, dedication set for December 16.
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Wheeler Basin
Decatur Civic Center
Federal Library Service
Construction Act
Mozelle Cummings
State Public Library Service
Ray Martin
Alabama Building Commission
Fred Underwood
Steve Watkins
J. E. Johnson
Nancy Agnew
Agnew
Energy saving tip from reader credits local residence
Open drapes curtains and shutters to let the sun in for light and heat. Thanks to Mrs Charles Peacock of 2505 13th St SE for the tip. If you have a conservation tip call THE DAILY at 353 4612 to share with readers. Credit will be given when a reader contribution is used.
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Charles Peacock
13Th St. SE
the Daily
Natural Gas Service Curbed By Decatur Department
Decatur Gas Department will stop offering uninterruptible natural gas service to new businesses and industries while residential hookups continue. Manager Garner Pride cites inability to secure additional quantities from the wholesale supplier and notes current customers will not be affected. Eight hundred seventeen businesses use gas. eighteen have alternate fuel sources. Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co. raises rates passed to municipal distributors.
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Lee Sentell
Decatur Gas Department
Garner Pride
Decatur
Alabama-Tennessee Natural Gas Co
Pride
Krogh Pleads Guilty In Ellsberg Burglary Case
Ex Nixon aide Egil Krogh Jr pleads guilty to conspiracy to violate civil rights in the Ellsberg burglary. He agrees to cooperate with prosecutors and says he acted to clear his conscience, dropping earlier national security defences.
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Nixon
Krogh
Ellsberg
Brooks Jackson Washington
Egil Krogh Jr
Lewis’ Fielding
Beverly Hills
White House
Pentagon Papers
Daniel Exsberg
Watergate
Jaworski
John D. Ehrlichman
Plumbers
Pentagon
Howard Hunt
G. Gordon Liddy
David Young
Henry A. Kissinger
Ehrlichman
Liddy
Young
Los Angeles
Hunt
Charles W. Colson
Colson
Elisberg
Washington
Watergate Grand Jury
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Mummert
R. W. Orr Jr
Athens
Tennessee Valley
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Vihear Suor
Carl Albert
Gerald R. Ford
House
Senate
Birmingham
The
State Baptist Convention
Alabama
Nteal Law Taal
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Huntsville
Muicipal Gas Department
C. F.penn Hamburgers
Moulton
U.S
Gerhard A. Gesell
Leon Jaworski
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