Food shortage warned as monopolies grip U S markets
A Senate subcommittee hears consumer activists warn that concentration in the food industry risks a national shortage akin to the fuel crisis. Jim Hightower of the Food Action Campaign urges FTC market reviews, protections for family farmers, and clearer food labeling amid reports by the Agribusiness Accountability Project. Secretary Earl L. Butz notes farming capacity exceeds needs and stresses export growth.
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Washington
United States
Jim Hightower
Food Action Campaign
Senate
Hightower
Agribusiness Accountability Project
Indianapolis
Ind
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Indiana Farm Bureau
Federal plan to cut gasoline use may cost states billions
Federal efforts to cut gasoline consumption through rationing or hikes could cost states about $2 billion annually in lost motor-fuel tax revenues. States warn cuts threaten funds for hospitals schools highways and other services as the Nixon administration debates a 30 percent reduction.
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Washington
Senate Government Operations Committee
General Fund
California
New York
Alaska
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Appalachian Regional Commission
Tennessee
Florida
Nixon
Nixon Awaits Tax Decision on Possible Federal Taxes
President Nixon faces a congressional review of up to 300000 in federal income taxes and interest after a weekend release of financial details. The Senate House Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation weighs legality of deductions for donation of vice presidential papers and a 1970 sale of part of his San Clemente estate.
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Washington
Nixon
Congressional
White House
Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
National Archives
Congress
San Clemente
Calif
Senate
House Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Mills
Oil Shortages Hit Lubricating Oil and Antifreeze Supplies
In Columbus Ohio industry officials warn expanding allocations and delivery delays for engine oil and antifreeze. Union Oil Ashland Texaco report reduced shipments with some orders cut and others partially filled, suggesting a broader shortage across the sector.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Petroleum Marketeers Association
Association
James Krumme
Cincinnati
Texaco
Union Oil Co
Ashland Oil Co
Charles Seiple
Marblecliff Oil Co
Columbus
Seiple
Sunday Gasoline Shortages Hit Road Travel Nationwide
AP survey shows 80 to 90 percent of about 220000 service stations closed as motorists stock up or stay home. President Nixon urges voluntary Sunday ban pending mandatory legislation. Border checks find few cross-border gas seekers and high test gas in Mexico now 64 cents a gallon.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Canada
Mexico
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Bill Wilson
Georgia State Patrol
W.T. Leonard
Texaco
Little Rock
Leonard
NATO Ministers Warned On Balance Of Strength
In Brussels NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns warned that the Soviet Union remains a growing threat as U S influence in Europe could shrink If the balance of conventional strength shifts. Kissinger attends to unite allies as Britain and France balk at Israel diplomacy and oil embargo tensions.
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NATO
Brussels
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Henry A. Kissinger
Alliance
Joseph A. Luns
United States
Kissinger
Britain
France
Israel
Middle East
America
Arab oil ministers vow to keep embargo until Israel withdraws
Arab oil ministers meeting in Kuwait pledged to continue the embargo against the United States until Israel begins a withdrawal from all occupied territories and sets a fixed timetable. The agreement ties resumption of oil shipments to a defined pullout and Jerusalem status, with Saudi Arabia signaling possible change contingent on U S guarantees.
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Associated Press
United States
Israel
Kuwait
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
America
Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Washington
Man burned twice by flame faces again in accident
Alan McDonald 23 in Miami lay in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a campfire gunpowder blast rekindled burns from a 1960 gasoline attack. He recounts the moment with shock and fears fate haunts him after earlier injuries and ongoing reconstruction.
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Miami
Alan McDonald
McDonald
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Everglades
Florida
Alan
Nixon tapes turned over to Jaworski by White House
The White House provided a substantial number of presidential tapes to Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. A spokesman would not disclose the quantity or contents. Rep. Les Aspin claims defense contractors gave over 5.4 million dollars to Nixon’s re election bid and may have other secret gifts. John Glenn announces bid for Democratic U S Senate seat in Ohio against Howard Metzenbaum to replace Senator Saxbe.
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Jaworski
Nixon
Washington
Wisconsin Democrat
Senate Watergate Committee
Cleveland
Ohio
John Glenn
U. S. Senate
Glenn
Howard Metzenbaum
William Saxbe
Weather forecast clouds and snow flurries linger
Cloudy with a chance of snow flurries tonight. Lows in the upper teens and low 20s. Partly cloudy and cold Tuesday with a high near 30. Details, Page 2.
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Walter Stoessel
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