I Don’t Believe in the Gasoline Crisis
Russell Baker questions the energy crisis rhetoric and gas shortages, arguing the situation is chronic, exaggerated by political and oil industry messaging. He recalls past claims, mocks myths about Washington, oil company motives, and predicts persistent car use despite shortages.
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Washington
Yankee
Republic
Florida
William Randolph Hearst
American Weekly
Congress
Capitol
First Avenue
Alaska
Saudi Arabia
Waiting in line mirrors price shocks in Polish and U S shortages
The article argues that Poland’s meat scarcity and the U S gasoline crunch reveal a shared socialist and capitalist penchant for hiding inflation in waiting time. It criticizes government controls, lines, and energy policy while urging market mechanisms and true price signals to guide supply and conservation.
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Poland
Europe
United States
California
Socialist
America
Schlesinger
Energy Department
Department of Energy
Lasky critiques Carter in Jimmy Carter: The Man and the Myth
Victor Lasky, Washington Bureau, surveys his book Jimmy Carter: The Man and the Myth, labeling Carter enigmatic and inept. He notes a volatile emotional stance among Americans, plus gaffes abroad and controversial remarks.
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Victor Vans
Washington
Reg Murphy
San Francisco Examiner
Victor Lasky
Village Voice
Jimmy Carter
Lasky
Carter
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Marek Publishers
J.F.K
Alliance
Watergate Apartments
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
India
Cyrus Vance
London Sun
Jimmy
Iran
Jordan
Israel
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New York Times Service
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OPEC
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Pedad
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Faberge
Les
BRUT
Coe Eile
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