Gasoline Supplies Up and Prices Higher As Rationing Ends
President Nixon announced end of compulsory gasoline rationing after Arab oil embargo relief. More gasoline will be available with Sunday sales, but prices will likely rise. Authorities urge continued car pooling and slower driving, while Congress acts on broader energy proposals. Texas tourism and truck-stop critiques highlight ongoing energy distribution challenges.
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Energy crisis conference eyes water as future fuel
Scientists at the first international conference on satisfying the energy crisis in Miami Beach say hydrogen from ordinary water could be the ultimate fuel. More than 700 delegates from 20 countries discussed long range solutions, with optimism that some US areas may begin converting to this fuel by 2000.
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House approves hot meals for seniors and diabetes panel
The House passed a three year program to provide at least one hot meal daily for Americans 60 and older, with funding rising from 104.8 million this year to 250 million in 1977. A National Commission on Diabetes was also created, with annual spending starting at 1 million and growing to 10 million by 1975.
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Streaking pair streaks through Chicago police stations
Gloria Bradford and Nancy Mohler, both in their twenties, parked at Loop Traffic Division, then at Area I Traffic, and disrobed to streak inside police facilities. They described the acts as a safe thrill and said cheering officers contrasted with street harassment.
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Nixon defends presidency amid Watergate and energy shifts
At a National Association of Broadcasters convention press conference in Houston President Nixon rejects resignation, says impeachment timetable must move, urges end to Watergate probes, and defends strong leadership. He rescinds gas station closures, notes no rationing, urges emergency legislation while praising press self defense. He criticizes Europe’s market stance and calls for cooperation and faster action on measures.
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Delta clash leaves civilians dead in Phong Phu hamlet
Saigon reports 18 killed in a Delta dawn attack on Phong Phu hamlet in Vinh Binh province. Separately 117 Rangers, missing three days, rejoined command after fighting through North Vietnamese lines. totals show 72 Rangers dead and 106 wounded, while Communist losses reach 348.
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Venus Atmosphere Revealed by Mariner 10 Findings
NASA scientists report Venus shows a bright polar cloud ring and spiraling bands with a darker slow region dubbed the great Venusian eye. Upper atmosphere hosts helium and carbon atoms while a carbon monoxide disc surrounds the midsection.
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