VOL. XV, NO. 4
NOVEMBER 30, 1973
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Energy Crisis Is Modern Reality
Energy Crisis Is Modern Reality
The energy crisis has hit the United States with harder times in store for Amedicans during the winter months.
A fuel crisis of massive proportions is building up in this country, suddenly intensified by the Arab nations' boycott of oil shipments to the U.S.
Before the crisis is over, Americans and American industry may have to face some temporary restrictions on their use of fuel. The federal government for lack of fuel resources may have to establish priorities which will result in an increasingly dwindling supply of available consumer energy.
Such restrictions and conditions placed on Americans will be the rationing of both fuel oil and gasoline, a national speed limit of 50 miles per hour, and a relaxation of air pollution standards to allow the burning of high‑sulfur coal and oil.
A fuel crisis of massive proportions is building up in this country, suddenly intensified by the Arab nations' boycott of oil shipments to the U.S.
Before the crisis is over, Americans and American industry may have to face some temporary restrictions on their use of fuel. The federal government for lack of fuel resources may have to establish priorities which will result in an increasingly dwindling supply of available consumer energy.
Such restrictions and conditions placed on Americans will be the rationing of both fuel oil and gasoline, a national speed limit of 50 miles per hour, and a relaxation of air pollution standards to allow the burning of high‑sulfur coal and oil.
Other ideas to help beat the energy crisis would be a return to daylight savings time and imposing a curfew to get people in their homes earlier.
Perhaps the most important single factor is the demand for home heating oil. A 10.4 per cent increase in demand for heating oil is projected for this winter over last year's need.
If a mandatory program is put into effect by the government, the goal would he to provide wholesale purchasers each month with supplies at least equal to volumes for that month in 1972.
Even Maine West has been affected by the energy crisis. Dr. Richard Short, superintendent of schools, suggests these measures be taken immediately: heating temperature kept at a constant 70 degrees and doors and windows kept closed.
The energy crisis has hit, and the time of frivolous use of fuels is over. The time to consciously conserve energy is now, with the knowledge that it can be needed tomorrow.
Perhaps the most important single factor is the demand for home heating oil. A 10.4 per cent increase in demand for heating oil is projected for this winter over last year's need.
If a mandatory program is put into effect by the government, the goal would he to provide wholesale purchasers each month with supplies at least equal to volumes for that month in 1972.
Even Maine West has been affected by the energy crisis. Dr. Richard Short, superintendent of schools, suggests these measures be taken immediately: heating temperature kept at a constant 70 degrees and doors and windows kept closed.
The energy crisis has hit, and the time of frivolous use of fuels is over. The time to consciously conserve energy is now, with the knowledge that it can be needed tomorrow.