Americans on pace for record gasoline use in 1976
Government figures show gasoline consumption rising in early 1976 with January and February totals above 1973 levels. FEA estimates demand up in April and May, aided by heavy travel. officials warn a true record awaits six months of data. Imports rise to 40 percent of oil use as more cars hit the roads.
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Federal Highway Administration
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Highway Administration
Kent Bramlett
Bramlett
Amtrak Budget Could Shape Lawrence Denver Run
House action on Amtrak funding this week could decide whether a Washington Denver line passes through Lawrence within the next year or two. Senate and House budget figures differ, potentially enabling repairs to start the Denver run or leading to its cancellation.
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Amtrak
Lawrence
House
Bob Dole
Washington, D.C
Washington
Denver, Cole
Chicago
Indiana
Colorado
Senate
Dole
Denver
A House
Engineering study approval sought in Lawrence city plans
The Lawrence City Commission will consider approving an engineering study by Black & Veatch to forecast costs of a new water plant on Dragstrip Road. The agenda also includes underground utility requirements, road bypass studies, bond notes for subdivisions, and various zoning and infrastructure actions.
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Lawrence City Commission
Mike Wildgen
Dragstrip
Wildgen
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
Kansas Department of Transportation
U.S. 59
Downtown Merchants Association
27Th
Lawrence Avenue
Pioneer Ridge No
Trail Park
Armstrong's
Deerfield
Heatherwood
Mark
Corps of Engineers
South Lawrence
Lawrence
East Mth Street
Computer Services Agency
Rust Lawrence
Country Club West Addition
Riverview Investment
Pioneer Ridge No. 4
Westridge North
Sinbad epic to kick six free park screenings
Tonight at dusk the Seventh Voyage of Sinbad will screen at the South Park bandstand as the first of six free Monday evening movies in the park. Starring Kerwin Matthews and Kathryn Grant the adventure follows Sinbad battling bizarre creatures. If rain occurs the showing moves to the South Park recreation center.
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Sinbad
South Park Bandstand
Kerwin Matthews
Kathryn Grant
South Park Recreation Center
Humphrey Calls Ray Connection a Compliment
Sen. Hubert Humphrey says linking a man his age with Washington playgirl Elizabeth Ray is almost a compliment. He recalls meeting Miss Ray in the Senate cloakroom and denies any lunch or meals with her.
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Humphrey
Ray
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Washington
Elizabeth Ray
Miss Ray
Senate
Democrats Promote Full Employment As Central Platform
The 153 member platform committee advances a campaign plank centering on full employment to finance welfare, national health insurance, and education without extra taxpayer cost. The draft, shaped by Gov. Michael Dukakis and others, envisions health reform, schooling aid, and a guaranteed income with defense cuts and civil liberty safeguards.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Wendell Anderson
Minnesota
CBS
Face the Nation
Anderson
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Michael Dukakis
Massachusetts
Flag Day Observance Highlights 199th Anniversary
The piece notes Flag Day marking 199 years since the 1777 Continental Congress flag resolution. It mentions a Sunday Masonic Lodge ceremony, Truman’s 1949 Flag Day bill, Philadelphia’s 1893 public flag recognition, Betsy Ross folklore, and future bicentennial events amid a broad historical overview.
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Continental Congress
Masonic Lodge
Harry Truman
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
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