Morton pleads for offshore oil vote
Interior Secretary Rogers B Morton urged Congress not to delay offshore oil and gas leasing plans. He warned that delaying legislation could jeopardize the energy self sufficiency program and criticized giving governors veto power over leases. He noted exploration by oil companies would require billions if the government did its own program.
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Romania Shoes Dumping Findings by U S Treasury
The Treasury Department determined that imported work shoes from Romania are sold in the United States at less than fair value in violation of U S anti dumping laws.
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AMC recalls 14,000 Pacers over fuel leak risk
American Motors recalls 13,676 Pacers built between January and February 28 after eight leaks found in tests. The issue stems from an improperly installed retainer clip that could rub a fuel line near the pump. No injuries reported. Corrections at no cost to owners, with notifications to owners and dealers.
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Nation's traffic deaths decline linked to 55 mph limit
Washington AP reports Dr. James P. Gregory of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told a Senate subcommittee that the 1974 highway death toll is projected to fall to about 45,534 for 1973 at 4.20 deaths per 100 million miles in 1973 and 3.56 in 1974, reflecting gains from the 55 mph limit and intensified safety programs.
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Gas sales in California return to old rate
California gas distribution rose 6.7 percent in January to 51 million gallons, the State Board of Equalization said. January marked the second straight month with higher gallonage than 1974, while December to January retail sales fell 60 million gallons amid winter driving decline.
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Oil output falls in 1974 despite more drilling
U S oil and natural gas production declined last year even as drilling surged. Crude oil averaged 8.8 million barrels per day in 1974, down 4.5 percent from 1973, while natural gas output fell about 3 percent. The decline is attributed to shrinking yields from old wells surpassing new-well gains.
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Washington
U.S
Eric Zausner
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Antenna trouble slows Mariner 10 Mercury flyby
Scientists struggle to contact the crippled Mariner 10 as it nears Mercury for a Sunday flyby. With its antenna misaligned, JPL and Canberra operators seek to lock onto Canopus to keep the craft on course and return television images and data.
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