Jan. 24, 1974
Gasoline dealers met with the mayor to determine how they might be able to alleviate the city’s shortage of fuel. Gas stations have had difficulty obtaining additional gas allocations. Guaranteed gasoline membership cards (entitling holders to 48 gallons per month at Cheap Charlies or Big Gallon) are being criticized and its legality questioned. Ripley’s Chevron station was approved to receive 8,500 gallons through “exceptional hardship assistance” from the Oregon Energy Allocation.
Debate…