Black markets and hijackings loom in energy shortage
The Justice Department warns energy-related crime is likely this winter with a crash program to study potential offenses. The agency cites WWII wartime black markets, fuel thefts, fraudulent diversion of allocated fuel, sale of energy devices, and a rise in organized crime focusing on gasoline supplies.
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Washington
Uel
Justice Department
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
SEAS
Yellow gold cross with 2 carats of diamonds
Delicate yellow gold cross set with 2 carats of diamonds and accented with black enamel. The piece is described as a tasteful gift likely to please, with accompanying illustration and notes on availability at Diamond Salon in Downtown and an additional selection at North Star.
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North Star
Texas Truckers Face High Fuel Costs and Slow Speed Push
Texas trucking firms report no plan to block highways yet blame rising fuel prices and a proposed 55 mph speed limit for higher costs. Independent drivers are cited as primary protestors by some firms, while others warn price disparities inside Texas hurt service. Drivers note fuel costs have doubled from Chicago trips and fear mandatory slowdowns will waste more fuel.
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Texas
North
Midwest
Thort
Sam Cunningham
The
Wales Trucking Co
Cunningham
Reigers Trucking Co
Irving
Chicago
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Red Ball Motor Freight
Red Ball
David Hall
Oklahoma
Briscoe
Edwin Edwards
Louisiana
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
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Aimporter
Charpait
Lanka
McOreless Plaza
Wonderland
Master Charge Bankamericar
Winn’s
Iona
Bobby Riggs
Joske
Joske’s
North Star Mall
Bobby
Trinity University
Sams Center
Alamo Boys Ranch
Joyatole
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