Government eyes mandatory gas allocation as shortage stabilizes
Washington AP reports government sources expect a mandatory gasoline allocation system amid talk of energy policy reforms. AAA says shortages may be easing with 47 percent of stations closing early or Sundays, from 43 percent. survey of 3,417 stations along travel routes. Colorado Gov. John A. Love named energy policy coordinator. Scranton declined.
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Holiday period Outlook for death during Independence Day
The National Safety Council estimates 180 to 240 people may be killed in traffic accidents during the Fourth of July holiday period from 6 p.m. July 3 to midnight July 4 across time zones. An estimated 10,000 to 12,000 may suffer disabling injuries requiring hospital care beyond the accident day. The last Wednesday Independence Day was in 1962, with 146 fatalities.
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