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Gasoline Rationing / Simon #475437

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Feb 05, 1974
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(Studio) Energy head William Simon warns energy crisis to become catastrophe unless people believe crisis exists. Simon speaks to National Press Club.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(No location given) [SIMON - says severe shortages aren't widespread. Praises Oregon for taking initiative to solve energy problems within state.]
REPORTER: No reporter given

(Studio) New Jersey legislature votes to give Governor Brendan Byrne authority to ration gasoline. Bridgeport, Connecticut, mayor orders rationing. Massachusetts begins own rationing plan.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Boston, Massachusetts) N.E. feels severe gasoline shortage. [Governor Francis SARGENT - outlines rationing plan.] Unless tank holds at least $3.00 worth, no gas to be sold.
REPORTER: Betty Rollin

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Rollin, Betty
Duration:
00:02:40

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