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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
6
A historical note discusses solving the energy crisis by producing fuels from pig manure, distillation, and farmer ingenuity. It describes early experiments turning waste into potent fuel and engines built to run on it, followed by later methods using grass clippings and scraps to create usable gas.
In a radio television address on Sunday November 25 1973 President Nixon outlined steps to ease an energy shortage. Stations would stop selling gasoline on weekends from 9 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday starting December 1 pending congressional authority. A 15 percent reduction in gasoline deliveries to wholesalers and retailers, a 5 percent cut in jet fuel for domestic lines and a 15 percent cut for international lines, speed limits of 50 mph for autos and 55 mph for long distance trucks and buses when authorized, lighting restrictions on ornamental and unnecessary commercial lighting with congressional approval, and coal plants forbidden from switching to oil by December 7. He said these measures would address about 10 percent of the anticipated 17 percent shortage. He urged collective effort to keep the energy crisis brief.
A letter argues that mass transit is essential to solving oil shortages and shifting from car oriented life. It notes rails show improvement but require money and public support, cites French trains as efficient, disputes that transit must be profitable, and highlights highway taxes as a counterbalance to auto costs.
A reader letter argues for diverse energy solutions including wind and solar cars, recalls old wind generators, and urges support for AMTRAK mass transit. It claims transit reduces pollution and car reliance, saving money and possibly lives, while inviting further suggestions from the public.
A reader warns that global resource scarcity mirrors Soylent Green with drought, gas shortages, polluted water, and looming riots. Lake Erie smell and air sickness bags underscore alarms about environmental collapse. Dan Stallings signs the note.
Ginny McMullen recalls Joe the local acid freak. Teens admire his carefree image while he battles identity, purpose, and dangerous flashbacks from drug use. He dreams of next party drugs and loses empathy, risking life for a high.
A roving reporter surveys 157 people on whether buying a car is worthwhile given the fuel oil crisis. Answers favor small economy cars, with mixed views on overall gas usage and conservation urged as essential.
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