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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
2
New York API dispatch notes production rising while regional gasoline supply remains constrained. analysts say refined product inventories lag demand as markets adjust to seasonal flows and refinery maintenance.
County officials recount a controversial case over a $2,200 electric car described as a tired space capsule. Judge McGovern, who praised the vehicle in 1975 for low maintenance, later faced a reversal as the car proved impractical, with a top speed of 38 mph and charging issues during travel from Chester to Media.
Pittsburgh dispatch cites UPI report on state storage capacity totaling 11.55 million. Trello plans a resolution on gas shortages as politicians debate how to ensure supply for workers. Officials discuss terminal operation and fuel movement during summer demand.
Reported bleak weekend outlook notes gasoline supplies tight and prices rising. Gas stations in Massachusetts and Florida report stress as OPEC ministers consider price shifts, with drivers in Miami Fort Lauderdale and other areas facing higher pump costs in coming months.
In Chicago Indiana Standard reports Amoco Oil Co subsidiary will deliver about 16.7 million barrels of gasoline in June, roughly equal to July 1978 totals. The firm notes June supply was about 98 percent of the June 1978 level, with July prices seen slightly higher than June.
Delaware County hazy warm and humid through tonight with partly cloudy skies and a chance of thundershower Friday. Daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, overnight lows in the low 60s. New Castle County partly cloudy and warm today and Friday with highs near 80 and a chance of rain late Friday. Tides Chester Tidewater Terminal Pier today and tonight with specific high and low times. Air quality varies with Philadelphia satisfactory, Chester unsatisfactory, Wilmington good. Ozone listed as the highest pollutant in Chester and Wilmington.
A notice lists names of recent Delaware County deaths and a long list of individuals granted or applying for marriage licenses across several towns including Boothwyn Collingdale Upper Darby Chester and Media. Also includes lottery draw results for June 27 across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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