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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
8
Christmas traffic and scarce supplies hit New York motorists as Brooklyn stations faced long lines and high prices. One outlet sold gas at 99.9 cents a gallon until it ran out while others charged 79.9 cents, sparking quarrels and mixed resignations.
In Richmond on Christmas morning Gov Linwood Holton and his 14 year old son Woody delivered Richmond Times Dispatch papers. A buyer offered a quarter and a nickel and told the vendor to keep the change, while Holton assisted in the lobby of the apartment building.
10,000 sq ft available with modern furniture and appliances. Low overhead and only 4% sales tax. Hours: Open 9 AM to 6 PM. Closed Wednesdays. Open 9 AM to 6 PM each Saturday.
Archie Griffin, Ohio State tailback and sophomore from Columbus, won the Silver Football as Big Ten MVP for 1973. He led the conference in rushing and total offense with 1,181 yards and a 6.0 yard per carry, as OSU faces a 9-0-1 season and Rose Bowl appearance. Paul Seal of Michigan finished runner-up.
Defenseman Tracy Pratt and left wing John Gould of the Buffalo Sabres are traded to the Vancouver Canucks for left winger Jerry Korab. The deal is a straight two for one swap with Korab joining Buffalo after a prior year with Chicago. Pratt, 30, hails from Vancouver area with hockey family ties. Gould, 24, a first full Sabres season after time in Cincinnati. Korab, 25, in his fourth NHL season, played for Chicago before Vancouver trade. Pratt and Gould will join the Canucks, while Korab is to report to Buffalo for a Thursday home game against Detroit.
Junior quarterback Wade Whatley to start for Auburn against Missouri after shoulder injury. coach Jordan backs Veer offense change and expects a sharper performance. Whatley MVP of last Gator Bowl, Walls listed as No. 4, with Gargis and Vacarella 2 and 3. Auburn strong punting and return game cited.
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