Press conference (am2862_rtr_0115), 1973 November 8

Governor discussed at length the energy the emergency in the state and Nation.// Governor appointed Ron Pearson-Finance Commissoner, West Virginias Dirctor of Energy and set up "Energy Ofice"// Will reduce by 10% state owned vehicles, save those of law enforcement and other areas of enforcement, and phase out 10% of vehicles owned by state.// Governor comments on four constitutional amendments voted and passed in nov. 6, 1973 election. // governor disscussed progress and goal of I-64 and 77.// Governor disscussed Housing developement fund. // Governor discussed his actions re federal revenue sharing check before leaving for japan.