Fewer Tankers as Embargo Bites Global Oil Trade
Amid the Arab oil embargo starting October 17, tanker traffic has fallen from 1972 levels in key ports like New York and Philadelphia. Imports come from the Caribbean, West Africa, Indonesia, and South America, with average daily imports around 6.2 million barrels, below projected needs, and many ships idled or canceled long-term plans as fuel costs rise.
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United States
Associated Press
Caribbean
West Africa
Indonesia
South America
Frank DeSalvo
Paten & Partners, Inc
New York
Persian Gulf
Europe
Dear Abby: Ousted roomer harassing widow must stop
A 68 year old widow seeks help after a former roomer who moved out continues to call and harass her. She wants to avoid confrontation or revealing her number. Abby suggests attorney letters to warn of charges if harassment continues.
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Abby
Seattle
Comet Kohoutek Captures Skylab Crew Attention
Skylab 3 astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson near mission midpoint as comet Kohoutek approaches the sun. They plan to discuss the discovery with Kohoutek and photograph it, hoping to learn about the solar system's early history.
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Carr
Pogue
Gibson
Milton Windler
Kohoutek
Comet Watch
Skylab
Earth
Jupiter
Solar System
Upturn in Military Recruiting Analyzed
Washington AP reports Army officials study a possible link between November recruitment gains and fears of recession. Marines also improved but failed to meet infantry, armor, and artillery quotas. Navy and Air Force topped theirs. Pentagon notes unsigned long-term viability of the all volunteer force remains uncertain. As of Nov 30, armed forces numbered 2,217,863, down 150,000 from a year earlier.
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Washington
Army
Pentagon
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Strasburg AARP installs 1974 officers and notes growth
The Strasburg Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons installed new officers for 1974 led by president Alma Groff of Middletown and presiding officer David Kagey. Guests from Berryville attended and the chapter marks its 12th year on March 7 amid national growth to 1 424 chapters. The next meeting is set for January 12.
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Strasburg
American Association of Retired Persons
Alma Groff
Middletown
Elsie Crabill
Mary Barbe
Margaret Hottle
Edna Stine
E.W. Ewing
Nevil Bair
Clarence M. Palmer
R.C. Fisher
AARP Cancels January Meeting
The American Association of Retired Persons will not hold its regular monthly meeting on January 1. The next meeting is set for February 5 at 2 p.m. at the War Memorial Building.
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American Association of Retired Persons
War Memorial Building
Maphis Duo to Play New Year Eve Dance in Winchester
The country music team Joe and Rose Lee Maphis of Nashville will perform at the U.A.W. building on Paper Mill Road for a New Year's Eve dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations via Jim Kniceley Jr. at 662-5214 or 115 S Purcell Ave Winchester. Proceeds go to the U.A.W. building fund.
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Joe and
Rose Lee Maphis
Nashville, Tenn
U.A.W
Paper Mill Road
Jim Kniceley, Jr
S. Purcell Ave
Winchester
Brighten A Room Rainbow Crochet Rug Pattern 7379
Crochet rug project in four colors uses single crochet. Pattern 7379 includes rug sizes 30x36 and 30x50 inches with pricing 75 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for air mail. Mail to Alice Brooks, Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept. Box 163 New York NY 10011.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
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