Refinery Blast injures fifty as storage tanks explode
The Shell Oil refinery at Norco Louisiana suffered two explosions that injured about 50 workers and shut production of premium unleaded gas. One worker died of a heart attack hours later. A chaotic scene followed with tank tops lifting skyward and widespread disruption of gasoline supplies across the Northeast and mid Atlantic region as rationing and long lines formed at service stations.
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Virginia
District of Columbia
Gasoline Crisis Denial and Radio Station Takeover
US Coast Guard denied tankers were blocked in Delaware Bay to unload as refiners ran full. NJ official cites a source claiming tankers moved up the Delaware River before turning around. Radio DJ Bo Weaver ends his station takeover after attracting support. Hershey cuts 950 jobs as truckers strike halting perishable candy production.
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Delaware
Jacobson
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Oil Buyers’ Guide
Lakewood
Trenton
N.J
Bo Weaver
WTTM
Weaver
Arab customer’s illegible charge sparks mystery at London shop
A London shop charged $65,000 to an Arab oil magnate whose signature and account number were smudged. The clerk billed every rich Arab with accounts there and, so far, ten Arabs reportedly paid the bill. The story cites anonymous correspondents.
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Court upholds Carter power to deny contracts for anti inflation program
A six to three DC Circuit ruling sustains the president's authority to bar large government contracts from firms refusing to comply with his anti inflation guidelines. The AFL-CIO plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging the enforcement power as originally contested. Chief Judge Wright notes Congress authorized procurement policy to foster economy and efficiency, warning of future cost savings if the program succeeds. The decision cites potential benefits amid inflation concerns.
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Gress
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