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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1974
Page
1
An Associated Press survey shows Americans still cut travel and light use but conservation gains have faded since the embargo. With declining domestic crude and rising imports, experts urge stronger measures to slow the dollar drain fueling inflation.
In Santo Domingo police and a special army unit intensified activity around the Venezuelan consulate where leftist rebels hold six hostages and an American diplomat for ten days. Authorities cleared streets as negotiators and observers watched for signs of exit by the attackers led by Radhames Mendez Vargas.
Independent analysts forecast little improvement in 1975 car sales, with expectations ranging from 9.3 to 9.4 million for the year. GM Ford and Chrysler foresee 10 to 10.5 million, while buyers face higher sticker prices and gas costs amid stagnant GNP and cautious consumer spending.
In the last week before a month long recess, President Ford will address a joint session of Congress on anti inflation plans and then testify before a House Judiciary subcommittee about Nixon's pardon. Congress then debates foreign aid via a continuing resolution with Turkey tied to Cyprus peace talks. Senate and House consider FBI director term limits and ending wartime emergencies.
U S District Judge John J. Sirica moves to extend court days to hasten jury selection for the Watergate trial. The process reaches day five as defense lawyers warn final jurors may not be seated until week’s end.
Los Angeles police investigate if the New World Liberation Front set off a bomb that tore apart a restroom in a Sheraton hotel near LAX after a warning call. A similar threat preceded a blast at the San Francisco Sheraton Palace last Wednesday.
David Kunst finishes his around the world trek begun June 20, 1970, after 17,000 miles and travel through oceans. His brother John was killed in Afghanistan in October 1972. Peter joined in 1973 but left in Australia due to foot problems. David resumed the final U S leg on July 21.
Clear tonight with a chance of frost and lows in the low to mid 30s. Sunny and warmer Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Details on Page 2.
President Ford plans a broad anti inflation package including a 5 percent surtax on corporations and on high income individuals. The plan targets incomes above 7500 for individuals and 15000 for families, paired with tax cuts for lower brackets and housing incentives to spur savings for mortgage loans.
President Ford spoke with Kansas farmers, including Otis dealer Clarence Ochs, about canceling 500 million dollars in Soviet grain sales. Ochs said most local growers are displeased as action follows Ford’s urging exporters Cook Industries and Continental Grain to drop contracts. Sen. Bob Dole noted farmers are unhappy and suggested renegotiation or delayed delivery instead of full cancellation.
U S Senator Taft endorses James Rhodes for Ohio governor at a Columbus fundraiser while Gilligan criticizes the Ohio Board of Regents budget request. Rhodes faces tax and spending criticism from Gilligan and links to inflation before the General Assembly vote next year. Ralph Perk refuses to quit the Senate race amid campaign chatter.
Police hunted two young women seen fleeing near two taverns where bombs killed five and wounded 65 in Guildford England. Officials attributed the blasts to the Irish Republican Army, noting service members among victims and predicting more attacks tied to elections and a bus bombing case.
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