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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
2
Valley gas stations report daily deliveries of 3 000 gallons versus 8 000 before the shortage and long lines show the crisis. Editors weigh rationing as a cure against new bureaucracy inequities and potential black markets while noting consumer behavior fuels the chaos and urging calm unless markets stabilize.
The piece argues Arab rulers used oil as economic leverage starting in 1970 with Libya Kuwait and Saudi Arabia cutting output to push prices. It notes Saudi profits rose from 1.2 billion in 1970 to 11 billion in 1973 and warns on currency reserves and gold market influence. It calls for united industrial action and energy alternatives.
A Minneapolis Star reader advises fellow drivers to show the crusade for fuel efficiency by signaling with a five finger salute for fifty miles per hour. The column humorously cautions against rude gestures and warns to keep thumbs away from the nose.
Columnist Bob Considine portrays President Nixon entering a dire 1974 as impeachment pressure grows, Watergate tapes surface possibly by court order, and political allies turn wary. Isolation, resignations, and calls for clemency color a year seen as a harsh test for the White House.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress notes publication schedule Monday through Saturday evenings by Scottsdale Publishing Inc. at 7302 E Earle Dr Scottsdale AZ 85251. It lists contact numbers, disclaimers on unsolicited submissions, Audit Bureau of Circulation membership, and subscription rates by carrier, motor route, and mail with out of state pricing.
The piece argues food production inefficiency and ecological damage threaten shelves and budgets. It cites Japan’s hens, rising meat costs, fuel limits, and a call for reform of food policy, subsidies, and the Commodity Exchange Authority, urging Earl Butz's replacement and stronger controls.
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