Edison urged for voluntary power cuts in Los Angeles
Edison officials and city leaders urged rapid energy conservation measures in Los Angeles. Mayor Ton Bradley pressed the City Council to approve a five phase plan to curb electricity use, with potential night lighting and street illumination reductions. Southern California Edison urged customers to cut usage by up to 10 percent and United California Bank cut outdoor sign lighting at 254 branches to save about three million kilowatt hours.
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Navy tests coal to fuel oil for ships and jets
The Navy reports a destroyer ran on coal derived fuel oil, produced from cross coal, with 48 gallons obtained at parity cost to petroleum oil. Officials say the program aims to create jet fuel from coal, with long term supply from coal reserves. development will be gradual.
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Christmas mail disruption feared due to energy crisis
Postmaster General Filmer T Klassen warned Congress that Christmas mail could be seriously disrupted by fuel shortages and airline cutbacks. Airlines have eliminated hundreds of flights and fuel costs threaten higher postage. He urged extra flights during the holiday rush. Sacramento DOT invited California businesses to help design a highway advertising system with information kiosks at rest stops.
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