Gasoline Lines Lengthen as Shortage Deepens in January
Washington officials warn motorists will face longer lines and fewer gallons per week as the national shortage worsens by late January and early February. Energy Chief William Simon says stockpiling could create local shortages, while investigations into offshore oil cargoes and refinery inventories proceed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
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Argentina Pampas Fire Tops 3000 Square Miles
A 15 day blaze on the pampas has darkened over 3,000 square miles of brushland and threatens 40,000 more. Two deaths and thousands of livestock losses reported. Firefighters and volunteers trench to block a highway into San Luis Province as winds push the fire across La Pampa.
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Dolphins Fans Cheer UWL Chiefs in Orange Bowl Show
Miami fans waved hankies while the University of Wisconsin La Crosse Marching Chiefs performed pregame and halftime shows for the Dolphins Raiders NFL playoff game. The 11 minute set on Astroturf drew a record crowd of over 75 000 and praise from Band Director John Alexander and Dolphins entertainment head Dick Klund despite boos from the stadium at times.
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Water woes for UW Lax band in Miami hotel chaos
The 250 UW La Crosse bandsmen faced 40 hours without usable water at the Everglades Hotel in Miami after a pump breakdown. They relocated to Barcelona in Miami Beach for the final two nights, coping with cold showers and limited bath facilities while performing at the Orange Bowl and entertaining alumni and fans.
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Weather Outlook: Bitter Cold Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair skies but very cold conditions through Tuesday. Monday night will dip to 20 below zero, with Tuesday highs from 0 to 5 below.
GM Faces Shrinking Auto Market Amid Gasoline Crisis
The energy crunch hits U.S. automakers with GM and Chrysler losing ground while Ford shows resilience. GM sales fall about 8.5 percent since Oct 1 and 18 percent in the last 30 days, with big losses in Pontiac Oldsmobile Buick despite some luxury segment resilience. GM compact demand falters due to engine size. Cadillac outsells early but slips in the 30 day period. Chevrolet shows weaker performance though Nova trails its 1972 pace.
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