Gas supplies rise but patchy as Fourth of July traffic looms
United Press International notes mixed gasoline availability ahead of the Fourth of July. While some regions report expanding allocations and eased restrictions, others face shortages and shortened station hours. Refineries boost output to about 94 percent with plans to add capacity, and major firms promise more gasoline to dealers this summer.
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United Press International
Kansas
Nebraska
Somelgas
Portland
AAA
Albany
Northwest
Ohio
Arco
Texaco
Gulf
Exxon
Shell
Pacific
Oregon
Lubbock Among Eight Cities Named Bicentennial Sites
Lubbock joins Baton Rouge Charleston Lansing San Antonio San Marcos Shreveport and Temple as official Bicentennial communities. Announcement made in Washington by Hugh A Hall acting director of the commission. Mayor Turner receives formal notification confirming use of official symbol and Bicentennial flag as part of national celebration.
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Mel Tittle
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
National Commisssion
United States
Hugh A. Hall
Baton Rouge
Charleston
S.C
Lansing
Mich
San Antonio
San Marcos
Tex
Shreveport
Temple
Washington
Anne Armstrong
Mortis Turner
Hall
Turner
Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth May
Gasoline Allocation Plan Debated by Oil Policy Group
Washington AP officials disclosed a draft fuel program proposing mandatory allocation of crude oil and gasoline to curb shortages. The plan, chaired by William E. Simon, weighs mandatory, voluntary, or mixed approaches and is under review with John Love, Nixon energy aide.
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Washington
Gcam
Oil Policy Committee
William E. Simon
Sec
Treasury
Simon
John Love
Colorado
Nixon
Love
Weather map page reports clear to partly cloudy day in Lubbock area
The column notes clear and partly cloudy conditions with a high in the middle 90s and a low in the upper teens. Southeasterly winds reach 10 to 20 mph. The rest lists inconsistent figures from the source.
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Eather
Worai
Fireworks Displays Schedule Across Lubbock Area
Hot dry weather aids Fourth of July celebrations as residents dine outdoors and prepare homemade ice cream. The Buffalo Springs Lake show begins 9 45 p m with 25 cent admission for adults and 10 cents for kids. Reese AFB plans a 9 30 p m display after a day of picnics and activities for all military personnel.
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Sizaing
Lubbock
Olliday
Buffalo Springs Lake
Reese Air Force Base
Igin
Prayer Line Requests Easier Living Daily
A reader asks for daily ease in living through faith in Jesus with a closing Amen to Heavenly Father. The message seeks spiritual comfort and guidance.
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Heavenly
Jesus
Food price controls on thaw under Phase 4 possible soon
The Nixon administration hinted the 60 day food price freeze may ease in two to three weeks as Cost of Living Council officials weigh stricter rules that could force firms to absorb some costs. Some relief measures target restaurants exempt from mandatory pay controls while remaining under voluntary limits.
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Washington
Nixon Adinistration
Cost of Living Council
Council
John T. Dunlop
John W. Larson
Dunlop
Army and Navy Drop Misconduct Charges Against POWs
Air Force Col Theodore Guy had accused seven prisoners of war in Vietnam of misconduct. The Army and Navy secretaries dismissed the charges. Five Army enlisted men would not be allowed to remain in the Army. One Marine, Maj Sgt Abel L. Kavanaugh, 24, of Denver, committed suicide before dismissals were decided.
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Washington
Air Forc
Vietnam
Army
Navy
Howard H. “'Bo" Callaway
Air Force
Theodore Guy
Tucson
Ariz
Guy
Abel L. Kavanaugh
Denver
Kavanaugh
Marine Corps
Bermuda Prepares For Alice Fury
A severe storm named Alice threatens Bermuda as winds gust past 50 mph and seas rise to 16 to 22 feet. Airports shut, hotels evacuate, and 9 000 American tourists secure premises while preparations continue ahead of the cyclone.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
New Telephone System In Operation At Reese Air Base
A new Reese Air Force Base telephone exchange complex, costing over 1 million, became operational as personnel swap from the old system. Col. Walter H. Baxter III and Col. Austin Bryan observed the tour, with GT&E representatives noting improved flexibility and reliability. The upgrade adds no lines but enables all base phones to access varied service levels and Autovon links. Changeover began in January. the system provides as many circuits as PBX stations plus conference capability and FAA direct hookups. A separate Alaska quake report notes a moderate quake hit southeast Alaska with no damage or injuries.
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Worth Wren
Avalanche-Journal
General ‘Telephone — and Electronics, Inc
Reese Air Force Base
Walter H. Baxter III
11Th
Reese
Col
Austin Bryan
Reese Logistics
Gt&e
Hank Jordan
Igt&e
Autovon
Jordan
Federal Aviation Agency
West Texas
Fort Worth-Dallas
Hoss Cartwright Day in O'Donnell Honors Dan Blocker Bronze Bust
Bobby Dan Blocker returns home to O'Donnell for Fourth of July events highlighted by the unveiling of a bronze bust. Sculptor Glenna Goodacre shaped a warm, friendly portrait capturing Blocker’s generous personality and larger than life presence. The statue rests on Texas granite and reflects the star’s open shirt vest and Hoss hat.
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Dan Blocker
Vata Hoss
O'Donnell
Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Bobby Dan
West
Texas
Hoss Cartwright
Blocker
Lubbock
Glenna
Bill) Goodacre
Hoss
Meia
California
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Hydro Quebec Spokse
U.S. Naval Air Station Weather Office
AML
Naval Station
USS
Cees
Newport
R.I
Ly-Radio
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Alaska
Palmer
O’donnell
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