Europeans tire of oil crisis era energy saving
An Associated Press survey shows Western Europe cut fuel use after the 1973 oil shock but quickly returned to car cruising. Prices rose to over $2 a gallon in Rome and Athens, and despite high taxes motorists favored cars over buses or trains as consumption rebounded.
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Carver
Western
Europe
United States
Associated Press
Rome
America
Scandinavia
Italy
Britain
Greece
Switzerland
West Germany
Athens
Paris
London
Stockholm
Detroit
Paul Jowers
Motor Agents Association
Copenhagen
Automobile Association
By & Toy
Daylight Saving Time Ends with Extra Evening Hour
The clock shift ends sleep loss for six months as daylight saving time ends with the last Sunday in autumn. An extra hour of evening daylight returns, extending evenings while morning hours shorten.
North Sea Blowout Triggers Massive Oil Spill
A Phillips offshore rig Bravo in the Ekofisk field suffered a late Friday pipe break unleashing a 180 foot crude spurting well. The spill, about 12 miles long and 1.2 miles wide, threatened Europe’s worst oil disaster as 49 000 gallons per hour poured into the sea.
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Stavanger
Norway
Texas
North Sea
Europe
Phillips Petroleum Co
Bravo
Ekofisk
Bicycle Pooling In The True Spirit Of President Carter
A brief note reflects on bicycle pooling as a practical, community minded transport idea associated with the era of President Carter. It outlines values of efficiency, shared rides, and public spirit. The item emphasizes grassroots approaches to urban mobility.
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President Carter
Community Q&A on dog complaints and sickle cell anemia
Readers ask how to handle loose dogs and trash theft with local enforcement advice. The response suggests impounding repeat offenders, persistent police calls, and sturdier trash containment. It also notes sickle cell anemia mainly affects Blacks but occurs in whites too with about two percent of carriers developing significant anemia.
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Anon
Man
Trail bikes restricted on city school property in High Point
In 1971 the High Point school board prohibited riding trail bikes on city school property due to damage to shrubbery and grass, excessive noise, safety concerns, and liability. Public ownership does not grant free use. officials may regulate access to grounds like town facilities.
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Jamestown
Anon. Man
High Point
Russia Joins Initiative to Halt Nuclear Weapon Materials
Washington reports Britain and Russia backing a joint effort to slow the spread of equipment and materials that could enable nuclear weapons. The proposal aims to curb access to heavy water and related items amid alliance talks.
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Washington
Britain
Russia
Agg & Joint
United States
Insulation Boom Signals Home Energy Cost Shift
A mid century note describes rising insulation use in homes due to higher energy costs. It states last year production of six inches and indicates continued growth over three years as builders adapt.
Bomb Kills One At Airport Fire Incident
Officials said a blast at the airport appeared to be caused by a pipe device measuring approximately eight by nine inches. The attack left one person dead and prompted investigations into the incident.
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Welt
Denmark
Jutland
Adair
Phillips
Sudan
British Broadcasting Corp
Adnar
Ekofish
Scotland
England
Bote
Oseele
Netherland
Denma
Sweden
LST
Sheil
In Arms Initiative
Dad
Women’s Rights Leader
Pete
Thane
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