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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1973
Page
2
European roads see a surge in bicycle use as motor traffic declines. Officials report shifts across the Netherlands Germany and Switzerland with public transport and car traffic affected. Authorities note energy savings and travel changes amid strained road systems and rising bicycle popularity.
In West Germany, authorities say the Autobahn network has expanded rapidly becoming the most modern. Officials note total highway coverage increasing as new routes and lanes open across major hubs.
The Journal plans an appeal after a court seized the magazine in France amid a dispute over contents concerning the Duchess and New York editor Ralph Mauro. The duchess alleges invasion of privacy and infringement of rights as authorities confiscated material on a court order.
President Nixon announced steps to curb the energy crunch, including a prospective Sunday gasoline sales ban, mandatory allocation for gasoline and heating oil, and reduced fuel for airlines. He proposed speed limits, lights restrictions, and conservation measures pending Congress authority.
Hydrogen fueled cars, flower powered utilities and peat driven generators are proposed as petroleum substitutes. Stanford Research Institute explored plant based fuels with Dr. Robert B Inman noting dry plant matter could burn like coal or be chemically turned into natural gas. Sunflowers and sugar cane could yield large energy, requiring about 10 million acres to meet most of the nation s gas needs. John A Duffie says solar heating could be commercial in about a year though home systems cost 2000 to 3000 dollars for a three bedroom house in northern states, with a conventional furnace needed for extreme cold
A New Zealand study by doctors of the New Zealand Rheumatism Association reports aspirin does not cause kidney damage even with regular use. Dr Ron Wigley of Palmerston North Hospital led the research, noting the team did not challenge damage from certain drug combinations and that under medical supervision people may take up to two aspirin daily.
Stanford Research Institute researchers led by Parker report statistics showing average financial crime by commuters dropping from about 100000 to lower levels with autose of the new computer systems. They warn gains may be offset by larger sums stolen and a shift toward unauthorized credit use rather than direct theft.
New York an office item from UPI notes Time magazine says the Mafia is prepared to counterfeit ration coupons if Nixon imposes gap rationing. Time reports organized crime has lined up printers and held meetings to assign control of the scheme by area.
New Mexico produced more than 18.8 million kilowatt hours of electrical power last year, per the New Mexico Bureau of Human Resources report. The figure more than doubled 1967 usage, with the major jump coming in 1970 when the final unit of the Four Corners power station was completed.
The White House relaxes dress rules due to energy price driven temperatures. Secretaries are permitted pants and some wear permissan style outfits. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald J. Warren confirms the order as President Nixon chides a reporter for wearing slacks and states a preference for dress.
Service station operators express a range of views on President Nixon's call for a voluntary halt to Sunday gasoline sales. Some favor the move for a longer operating day off, others doubt it will affect business or require broader action.
An Houston based firm of laboratory consultants offers a 32 day trial claiming to stop male pattern baldness and stimulate hair growth for both men and women. The ad warns not all cases respond and urges prompt action before roots die, promising confidential inquiries by mail.
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