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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1973
Page
1
A federal energy official said rationing would grant very few exemptions, with transferable coupons to curb black markets. Health emergencies could win exemptions. diplomats and certain workers may receive special allotments. Officials foresee March 1 standby implementation and an 80 percent station allocation as a moderate plan.
The Chronicle-Telegram finds a nation tense and cynical about the future across Lorain County and nearby areas. Interviews with nearly 70 residents reveal frustration and fear, with poll data showing satisfaction with the future slipping from 64 percent in the 1950s to about 50 percent in late 1973. Experts cite inflation, energy shortages, and moral concerns as key factors shaping the mood.
Two Skylab 3 astronauts floated 270 miles above Earth for a 37 hour spacewalk to photograph Comet Kohoutek as it streaked from the sun. Mission scientists praised the comet’s beauty while controllers reported minor thruster issues and a missing upper atmosphere device.
Amid a nationwide gas shortage motorists report long lines and price gouging as service stations ration supplies. A New York driver threatened a attendant after a pump ran dry while others paid inflated prices or received water instead of gas. Authorities urge price rollback and enforce federal ceilings. several cities report closures and tense scenes as the holiday weekend begins.
Weather notes show snow flurries today with highs in the upper 20s and a 38 degree high tomorrow. Lake Erie reports northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with three to six foot waves. Ohio outlook calls for cloudy skies with snow chances midweek and cold highs in the 20s north and 30s south. Besançon fire crews battled a major blaze at Raffineries du Midi after an arson suspected fuel depot explosion.
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