Gas Shortage Spurs Shift to Smaller Cars in Midwest
Missouri Kansas dealers report a clear move toward compact and economy cars amid fuel fears while sales of larger models remain strong. Vega and Pinto demand rises with 40 60 percent shares in some shops. foreign makes like Datsun and VW sell briskly though supply tightens. Some buyers still seek luxury and air conditioning on small cars, and motorcycle sales rise as fuel costs climb.
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Missouri
Kansas
siVey
Kansas City
Bill Hicks
Hicks Brothers Chevrolet
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Chevrolet
Neil Osborne
Sheriff Minter Ford
Kan
St. Joseph
Casey Meyers
Ford
Volkswagen
Toyota
Maurice Reynolds
Granell Datsun
St. Louis
Bob Boyd
Manger
Vincel Buick
Opel
Springfield
Don Sewell
Friendly Ford Inc
Sewell
Mahlon Wheeler
Manhattan
K-Hill Engine Service
Yamaha
Overseas Motorsport
Mexico
Glen Torreyson
Columbia
Edward Perry
Columbia Chevrolet
Nixon San Clemente security upgrades cost 423000
Federal records show 423000 spent at the request of the Secret Service for improvements at Nixon’s San Clemente estate to boost security. Projects ranged from a 175000 electrical system to a 1700 workshop renovation, with final figures to cover similar work at Key Biscayne.
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Secret Service
Nixon
Sanmente
Oceanside Nfornia
General Services Administration
White House
San Clemente
GSA
Key Biscayne
Fla
Hiéme
Rivas
Herbert Kalmbach
Cetme-Gba
Kalmbach
Newport Beach
Calif
Thesident
Eration Sunrise
Attorneys General Push Gas Probe at AG Conference
The National Association of Attorneys General voted unanimously to urge Congress to form a special task force to probe the nations energy crisis focusing on the oil industry and possible federal antitrust cases. The group also debated a Watergate investigation, but failed to gain support along party lines with Republicans and some Democrats opposing the measure.
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St, Louis
National Association of Attorneys General
Congress
Missouri
John C. Danforth
Watergate
Danforth
Robert H. Quinn
Massachusetts
Anti-Pollution Not To Blame For Oil Lack
President's top environment adviser Russell Train said anti pollution efforts are not responsible for the energy crisis. He cited EPA studies showing mileage losses from autos and urged shifting to smaller cars. He argued the crisis stems from economic forces, planning difficulties, and growing energy demands.
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Washington
Russell £. Train
Council On Environmental Quality
Train
Washington Rotary Club
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S
Missouri Complaints On Fuel Run High
Kansas City AP reports fuel shortage complaints from Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa are the second highest among 10 regional centers. Harold Pickering said 208 reports since May 10 under the Voluntary Petroleum Allocation Program. Most complaints came from oil and gasoline jobbers serving farmers and independent retailers.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
OEP
Harold Pickering
Chicago
Pickering
Missouri Gas Use Below U S Average
Missouri oil council reports 1972 gasoline consumption rose 4.7 percent statewide for highway and nonhighway use to 2.677 billion gallons, up from 2.547 billion the prior year. National increase stood at 3.5 percent, according to Missouri Highway Department statistics.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Oil Council
John Denman
Missouri
Missouri Highway Department
Sikeston dealers report shift from small to large cars
In Sikeston, Missouri, auto dealers note a swing back from the run of small cars to larger models. Kelly Goza says buyers previously favored compact cars but now prefer more comfort as sales of smaller cars ease. Bill Palmer confirms increased interest in smaller cars but says the trend is modest. his agency still sells many Buick Electras.
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Perry
Warrensburg
Chevrolet
Sikeston
Kelly Goza
Bill Palmer
Palmer
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