Kissinger oil cartel idea gains momentum amid obstacles
Energy columnist Joseph Kraft examines Kissinger’s plan for a joint framework among oil producers and consumers to stabilize prices and ensure non discriminatory supply. He notes potential gains from government led coordination and conservation, but faces resistance from Saudi Arabia France and political turmoil in Washington.
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France
Richard Nixon
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Iran
Venezuela
Kuwait
Oil International
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Kissinger
Washington
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Buckley Advocates Equality in Four Reforms for the 70s
Washington columnist lauds William F Buckley Jr book Four Reforms A Program For The 70s arguing for welfare tax reform education and criminal law changes He backs a negative income tax and a flat 15 percent income tax replacing exemptions and deductions while condemning progressive rates as Marxian and coercive.
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Washington
William F. Buckley Jr
John Randolph
Roanoke
Congress
Pole
Buckley
Putnam
Warren Court
Columnists Debate Nixon Critique and Editorial Choices
Elizabeth Dodd defends Art Buchwald while noting Nicholas Von Hoffman’s discontinuation. She questions if criticism of Mr. Nixon influenced the decision and expresses concern over Ms Trace. Athens resident cites personal view on newspaper column policy.
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Nicholas von Hoffman
Mr. Nixon
Ms. Trace
Elizabeth Dodd
Grosvenor St. Athens
Clarification on Police Cruiser Bidding Process
In response to a Letter to the Editor Thomas Flynn argues about bids for cruisers and a Buick Skylark trade in for a $6000 Gran Torino. The Service Safety Director advertises and accepts bids, with published specifications and a two week ad, bid openings in the third week, from multiple automobile agencies.
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the Messenger
Thomas Flynn
Flynn
Police Department
Service Safety Director
Athens Board of Control Opens Police Cruiser Bids
The Athens City Board of Control, with city leaders and an automobile agency rep present, reads bids publicly while police and administration stay unsure of bid winners. The board may award to the lowest and best bidder or reject all. In the latest cruiser purchase two Bel Air Chevrolets at 2921.04 each after trading in two Buick Skylarks with about 90,000 miles.
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Athens City Board of Control
Board of Control
Phil Goldsberry
City of Athens
Letter Policy Reads Public Forum Welcomes Opinions
Readers may submit Letters to the Editor on issues of public interest. The page values reader input but excludes personal announcements or thank yous. Letters must include the writer name address and phone. only signed letters appear and shorter pieces are preferred.
Saxbe urges police reform and deterrence focus
U S Attorney General William Saxbe calls local police often ineffective and in need of basic changes. He argues faster apprehension and prosecution curbs crime more than tougher laws and criticizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration for overemphasis on hardware. He cites 1100 to 1200 Ohio departments operating differently and highlights gambling as the fraud’s foundation fueling organized crime.
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Mechanicsburg
Ohio
U.S
William B. Saxbe
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
U.S. Justice Department
Saxbe
Year of Europe Outpaced by Oil Crisis and Tensions
European focus shifted beyond borders due to the Arab oil squeeze. Britain Ireland and Denmark joined the European Common Market on January 1 1973 while detente and a thaw in East West tensions loomed. By year end the North Atlantic Alliance faced renewed strain.
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London
Europe
Britain
Ireland
Denmark
Nixon
Global outlook 1974 premised on Middle East tension and political shifts
A year-end assessment traces 1974 prospects by country. The Soviet Union aims for detente and Western tech, while Spain faces political unrest after Luis Carrero Blanco's assassination. Britain battles energy shortages with a three-day workweek, and France Italy and other nations navigate oil shocks and governance tensions.
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United States
Spain
Luis Carrero Blanco
Francisco Franco
Europe
Portugal
Soviet Union
China
West Germany
Great Britain
Britain
France
Georges Pompidou
Italy
Today in History January 14 1974 highlights
Events listed include the 1784 peace treaty ending the American Revolution with England, 1659 Portuguese defeat of Spain at Elvas, 1809 alliance of England and Spain against Napoleon, 1814 Norway ceded by Denmark to Sweden, 1907 Kingston Jamaica earthquake killing 1000, 1914 Ford's first assembly line. Birthdays: Cecil Beaton 70 and Peter Arpino 46. Thought by Longfellow.
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United States
England
Elvas
Spain
Napoleon Bonaparte
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Kiel
Jamaica
Kingston
Henry Ford
Cecil Beaton
Peter Arpino
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Cold spell brings first snow and kids enjoy coasting
The Messenger notes a cold weather spell hitting the Athens area bringing light snow enjoyed by children. Twenty five years ago the Child Welfare Committee, inactive since 1944, reorganized to renew operations and resume oversight of health and welfare programs for needy children with school nurse direction.
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Athens
Athens Messenger Publishing details and rates
The notice lists publication schedule and prices for The Messenger Publishing Co. daily and Sunday editions, carrier and tube delivery, mailing rates by region, and post office entry status. It provides contact address at Route 33 North and Johnson Road, Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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