Former Canada prime minister dies at age 83
Ottawa AP reports John Diefenbaker the prairie lawyer and Conservative prime minister from 1957 to 1963 died at his home at age 83. He rose early as usual and was found by a longtime volunteer aide. The doctor cited heart attack as the cause. Diefenbaker served in Parliament since 1940, led the party to power in 1957 and achieved a record majority in 1958. He was married twice and had no children.
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Real energy crisis spurs American behavior shifts
A Harris ABC survey of 1,496 adults finds major shifts as Americans respond to gasoline fears. Seventy six percent stayed home more, 63 percent postponed trips, 84 percent limit highway speed to 55 mph, 28 percent used public transit when available, and 25 percent stood in gasoline lines with higher rates in the East. The pattern echoes 1974 behavior during oil fears, though conservation waned in 1975.
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Independent gas stations vanish at alarming rate report
Washington AP reports House investigators say almost 100000 small gasoline dealers have gone out of business since 1972. Refiners’ share in the retail market has nearly doubled, with refinery operated stations selling far more gas than independent dealers. The subcommittee notes 57000 leased outlets and 41000 owner-operated stations exited since 1972 as branded gasoline consumption remains steady and prices rise.
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