Panic Buying and North Carolina Gas Shortage Q&A
The Associated Press compiled questions and answers from interviews on the North Carolina gasoline crunch. Officials cite voluntary sales plans aimed at reducing panic buying and lines, with supply limits due to emergency reserves, priority users, and reduced retailers after BP and Arco left the state. Prices vary by station, federal rules govern weeding practices, and shortages reflect Arab embargo effects and refineries shifting output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jim Holfhouser
North Carolina
A. Energy
British Petroleum
Arco
John Tolson II
Governor's
Energy Crisis Study Commission
Carolinas
Federal Energy Office
FEC
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
State Attorney General's Office
Karl Kristofferson
IRS
Greensboro
A. Fowler Martin
Governor’s Energy Study Commission
EXXON
Charlotte
FEO
Nuclear Suit Could Set Pattern in Busing Debate
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education chair William E. Poe will present an objective report on busing effects at a U.S. Senate hearing this week. The Judiciary subcommittee on Revision and Codification meets Tuesday with Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. as chairman. Rep. L Richardson Preyer also plans to testify along with others proposing a constitutional amendment aimed at ending school assignments by race, color, or national origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. L. Richardson Preyer
D-Nc
Greensboro
Preyer
Busing Hearing Scheduled Over Nuclear Plant Suit
A Charlotte article reports Duke Power Co. Lake Norman plant faces suit from the Carolina Environmental Study Group. Larry Bogart warns a successful case could block similar plants nationwide. Suits allege AEC approval violated the National Environmental Policy Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Duke Power Co
Lake Norman
Larry Bogart
Allendale
N.J
Carolina Environmental Study Group
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Washington, D.C
AEC
Cooperation Key To Gas Plan In North Carolina
Public cooperation is essential for a voluntary gas sales program in North Carolina as Gov. Jim Holfhouser envisions a license tag based rationing scheme. Odd days for odd plates and even days for even plates aim to curb panic buying and long lines, with officials stressing flexibility and voluntary compliance.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Wayne Crosson
Sanford
Jim Holfhouser
Holfhouser
T.J. Baker
Robert J. Barker
Rwake
Oregon
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Robert J. Winfrey
Dan Kelly
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A.M
Willis C. Harris
McGuire
Jiffy Mfg. CO
Brevard Road
High Point
Avery Upchurch
North Carolina Service Station Association
John J. Tolson Ill
Fowler Martin
Energy Panel Office
Piedmont
Lake Us
Holly
Chey
Conwright
Core
Florida
Ieee
Cpt
Kroger
College Village
Westchester Mall
Ryan
Aw Tnt
Parte Applesauce
Davis Patrol & Watchman Service
Guly Farms
Eles
Greensboro Rd
Crestwood Circle
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