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Thursday December 27, 1973
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This Day In 1970's History: Thursday December 27, 1973
  • Federal energy adviser William Simon announced a contingency gasoline rationing plan, but stated that the energy crisis is not as serious as expected. He said that if Americans continue to cooperate voluntarily, rationing won't be necessary. Simon asked teenagers to respond to the energy crisis by giving up their cars. Students generally reacted negatively to the idea. Airlines were also not pleased with Simon's announcement; they are still unsure of the fuel allocation for next month and schedules are in disarray. The immediate future of air travel appears grim.

    New England is down to last its bit of fuel oil for utilities as Simon and Congress remain at odds over an emergency energy bill. Simon's office will set up a committee to verify figures released by the major oil companies regarding the energy crisis. [CBS]

  • Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reviewed the year end report on foreign policy. Kissinger stated that the Geneva peace conference is well underway, but warned that the outcome is unpredictable. Asked about the Arab oil embargo to the United States, he said that the embargo is "improper". U.S. relations with Western Europe are disappointing, and the administration has fallen behind schedule in making decisions with the Soviets regarding nuclear weapons. [CBS]

  • Egypt's second army reportedly built causeways across the Suez to strengthen bridgeheads. Heavy fighting was reported on the Suez front; an Israeli soldier was allegedly killed last night. [CBS]

  • President Nixon's decision to fly on a commercial flight to California has become controversial. The news media is complaining and Federal Aviation Administration director Alexander Butterfield is dismayed. The President's actions came as a surprise. Nixon is now secluded again at the Western White House although he chatted with passengers during the commercial flight on United Airlines. Press secretary Ron Ziegler said the flight was "friendly". [CBS]

  • The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against the Mid-American Dairymen's Association. [CBS]
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