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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
1
A report by the American Management Association of New York analyzes shifts in work values. It notes executives often seek greater job satisfaction yet acknowledges many must perform routine tasks, arguing the nation progressed through work that may not seem meaningful.
Thirty two sightseers spent nearly a day dangling 650 feet in the air on a stranded tramway before rescue. After the cable was fixed, all passengers including infant Maria Morrow were brought to solid ground. Eight others in a lower car were lowered by rope as helicopters realigned the cable. No injuries were reported and operators planned to assess the incident.
The Associated Milk Producers Inc. announces a 10 percent rise in wholesale raw milk prices effective July 1 in six states, with 15 more states likely to see higher prices by summer’s end. AMPI cites higher feed and production costs and warns of shortages and potential black market activity due to Nixon’s Phase IV price controls.
A June night in Texas features a mockingbird’s nocturnal serenade. Jim Thomas, an artist, demonstrates a night song recorded at 2 a.m. and notes birds are returning after a prior decline linked to DDT. He estimates about 300 birds on his 12-tree property.
The item notes a farmer once posting No Trespassing signs now switching to No Vacancy warnings. It mocks grammar and urges action over talk, quoting Wes Izard and referencing Olsen Park Pete as a figure observing attention to wording and deeds.
The Senate voted 67 15 to bar funding for bombing Cambodia and all U S military action in Indochina. Senator Hugh Scott broke with the White House, signaling he will oppose U S bombing after June 30 and urging more time for cease fire talks in Paris.
The Nixon administration began a 60 day price freeze with a larger enforcement staff and a threat of rollbacks in seven to nine industries. The Cost of Living Council warned red meat prices near March ceilings could squeeze supermarkets and processors.
Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with a slight chance of mainly afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs in the upper 80s, lows in the lower 60s, and southwest winds 12 to 22 mph. Rain chance 20 percent.
The arrival of Iowa Beef Processors in Amarillo is celebrated with flights to IBP Nebraska, a groundbreaking, a reception, and a 7:15 p.m. rib eye dinner at the Civic Center. Tickets are $6 and limit 1,200 diners, with reservations encouraged.
Former aide Jeb Stuart Magruder testified before the Senate Watergate committee that John Mitchell helped plan political espionage and illegal surveillance while advising that Nixon was likely duped by trusted aides. He said Mitchell approved three bugging targets and a $250000 budget, with Haldeman aware of perjury in the cover up. Dean, Stans, and Ziegler were cited as misleading the public, as hearings continued.
Political sources say John B. Connally plans to resign from his unpaid White House adviser role, citing limited access to Nixon and a strained relationship with staff. A close source indicated a mid July departure, while aides describe a strong ongoing relationship as the president values Connally.
Kissinger said Nixon and Brezhnev will seek guidelines to slow nuclear arms growth and ease fears of war. He warned no concrete accord is expected, noting complex missile issues require allied consent and talks will be exploratory. A series of meetings with other leaders may follow, potentially addressing energy supplies.
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