Nixon Energy Message Prompts Talks on Oil Price Rollback
Senate energy chief Henry M. Jackson said the Nixon administration is weighing a price rollback on new domestic oil production and a tax on excess profits by oil firms. William E. Simon was described as empowered to order the rollback, with broader tax changes urged to spur U.S. exploration. The stalled emergency bill seeks gas rationing and conservation powers amid Senate filibuster risks.
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Nixon Defends presidency amid Watergate strain
White House spokesman Ziegler casts Nixon as determined to serve out his term and tackle policy, while Ford defends his health and denies involvement in the erased Watergate tape portion. GOP leaders waver, with Scott signaling exonerating material and Goldwater noting many Republicans may prefer to run without Nixon.
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Prosecutors Not Planning To Charge Lies To Dean
Ousted White House counsel John W. Dean III faces no charges for lying about Watergate after testifying before the Senate committee and federal grand juries. He continues cooperating with prosecutors, who have subpoenaed tapes and reviewed conversations linked to the case.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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National Security Council
Action Ads Bits Highlight Odd Classifieds
Today’s Action Ads feature a 63 hearse for sale in Classification 90 a violin swap for a classical guitar in Classification 59 a sander and jig saw in Classification 64 and a general store seeking to sell out in Classification 60 plus a hydraulic beautician chair listed.
Kissinger predicts oil embargo will lift before 40 day end
Secretary Kissinger said the Arab oil embargo should end before the 40 day disengagement of Israeli and Egyptian forces is completed. He noted U.S. role is to facilitate limits while not guaranteeing outcomes and said a failure to end the embargo promptly would be inappropriate. He also described improved U S Syrian ties and the planned release of Jonathan Bates in Damascus.
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School Opening Measure Defeated In Committee
In Columbus Ohio the House Judiciary Committee defeated a bill to ban opening elementary schools before 9 a.m. The vote was 9-5 to indefinitely postpone after testimony from school administrator groups with no supporters testifying. Chairman Arthur Wilkowski blamed lobbying pressure he called unrepresentative of the people.
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Freeze Cutbacks Blamed Beef Prices Rising
An Associated Press survey finds retail beef prices up 10 to 20 cents per pound in two weeks as wholesale costs rise 25 to 30 percent since December. Industry says past freeze reduced production, with Shaw's and Fisher Foods reporting sharp jumps and expectations of higher prices into spring.
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Nixon to Deliver State of the Union and Economic Updates
President Nixon will address a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. EST January 30 for the State of the Union. The economic report follows on February 1 and the budget message on February 4, according to Ronald S. Ziegler.
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Trucker protests calm as official reports no new violence
East Liverpool report says no fresh violence tied to trucker protests. Akron businessman George Ryan travels to Washington for talks with Senator Henry Jackson on trucking issues. In Columbus, actor Hans Conried is hospitalized in fair condition after a stroke following a dinner theater performance.
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Weather Clears and Turns Colder Tonight
The forecast calls for clearing skies and a drop to the upper 20s to low 30s tonight. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the 40s. Details on Page 2.
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