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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
1
Lines at Pennsylvania stations shrink as odd-even rationing starts at midnight in the state including Delaware County. A planned dealer shutdown is delayed until July 6 while production rises yet supplies stay tight. Organized labor plans demonstrations over oil company roles.
The Democratic Senate in Harrisburg approved a 1979-80 budget plan raising the gasoline tax by two cents per gallon in a 33 to 16 vote. The move followed approval of a key amendment by Senate Republican Leader Henry Hager amid looming Sunday deadlines.
About 3,756 independent operators planned to close at noon as a strike against energy demands neared. Some dealers had already shut down due to gasoline shortages while others warned they might be forced to close if stocks run out. Company stations were not affected.
Motorists report shorter waits as the odd-even gas rationing starts amid prior hourlong lines. Getty station manager Joe Ventura says the system and staff schedules reduced congestion. Police Chief Blankley calls it an improvement. Residents like Enid Croyden urge higher price floors and energy awareness as lines shrink and stations limit daily supply.
JOHN ROMAN reports Fontaine, linked to Frank Miller's circle, comments on serving two months for a July 1976 disorderly conduct traffic offense in Chester Township. He calls the sentence fair. the district attorney notes the offense is a misdemeanor, not a summary.
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