Gasoline prices hold steady despite shortages
A Washington to central Florida trip shows scattered pumps with signs and posted prices, but many stations are closed or out of fuel. Prices vary by location with some at 36.9 to 44.9 while others show long slogans and bold 3.9 digits. inspectors note limited shortages and price freezes being ignored.
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Florida
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Nixon
Virginia
Virginia writer Earl Hamner Honored as Virginian of the Year
The Virginia Press Association names Earl Hamner Jr. Virginian of the Year for 1973 and to receive the Parks Mason award at the July 14 closing banquet in Virginia Beach. Hamner, creator of The Waltons, is noted for his ties to Schuyler and Nelson County.
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George Mason
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Nelson County
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John F. Kennedy
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Studio City
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Food Prices Seen 12 Percent Higher in 1973
The Agriculture Department predicts retail food prices will average about 12 percent higher this year despite a 60 day price freeze and Phase 4 controls. Production of meat, milk, poultry, corn, and soybeans may fall short due to late planting, high costs, and fuel and fertilizer shortages. A record winter wheat harvest is still expected.
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Washington
Nixon
Agriculture Department
Department
Walter C Swift dies at 48 in New York after Attica pardon
Walter C Tiny Swift, 48, the convicted murderer pardoned for medical care he provided during the 1971 Attica prison riot, died Monday in Warsaw New York following a Thursday traffic accident. He had married Sunday.
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Warsaw
N.Y
Walter C. “Tiny” Swift
Attica
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