Antipollution Move Snares Oil Firms Over Gas Tax Plan
Oil industry sources say Nixon proposed leaded gasoline tax aims to curb pollution but would raise about 1.6 billion dollars and add roughly 2.3 cents per gallon. Ford and GM back faster nonleaded gas development, while industry groups warn the tax hits consumers and could burden oil firms with costs.
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Gas Alcohol Blends Proposed To Cut Car Emissions
Republican Rep. Thomas Kleppe of North Dakota urges a cleaner motor fuel blend of grain alcohol with gasoline to cut hydrocarbon exhaust by up to half. He argues a 10 to 15 percent mix would not raise gasoline costs and could reduce government price supports by boosting grain demand.
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Muskie questions Nixon leaded gas tax plan
Sen Edmund Muskie challenged Nixon's leaded gasoline tax, asking if the measure signals abandoning a ban on lead additives. Mayo said tax and ban could be compatible as industry fights the proposed prohibition and Ford Motor Co backs the restriction amid emision standards talks.
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Chamber Debates Self-Support After City Aid Cut
In San Diego the Chamber of Commerce votes to end accepting 115000 dollars annually from city and county funds. President-elect Virgil Pedersen says the chamber will be supported from now on solely by the business community.
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