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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
7
William E. Simons presents a flow chart detailing gasoline coupon rationing steps as a standby plan. He announced the plan at a Washington news conference, with details to follow on page 1. An AP wirephoto shows a shadow appearing on the central chart.
Industry in recent months stockpiled millions of gallons of fuel oil while urging reduced consumption. Major firms such as Aluminum Company of America Union Carbide and General American Transportation expanded storage tanks and leased tank cars to ensure uninterrupted deliveries. Critics warn small firms may be squeezed as big players hoard and barter petroleum products amid shortages.
The Department of Employment said about 400,000 workers in England and Wales were laid off due to the fuel shortage. British Steel Corp warned a coal shortage could suspend about 100,000 employees, nearly half its staff, at the start of the new year. Unemployment began at 490,000 in a 24 million workforce with warnings of up to 10 million if the crisis lasts.
Illinois Supt. Michael Bakalis released a second edition of Action Goals for the Seven Ties describing progress on 1972 aims and replacing firm “will” language with “should.” The document covers nine areas and urges districts to report by January 1 to meet standards, with districts enhancing student involvement and pursuing quality integrated education.
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