Nixon to Veto Wage Bill Threatens Inflation Fight
President Nixon announced he would veto a federal minimum wage bill calling it inflationary. The measure would raise pay from 1.60 to 2.00 per hour this year and 2.20 next July, with labor leaders urging Congress to override. Treasury sources warned of sharp price rises, potentially the worst since World War II, as inflation dominates the political debate.
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Nixon to Send New State of the Union Message
President Nixon announced he will deliver a new State of the Union message Monday to urge action on curbing spending, energy, education, housing, and development bills. He criticized Congress as failing on key measures and defended his stance on Watergate questions while pledging cooperation with Congress.
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Nixon urges Arab-Israeli talks to ease oil crisis
President Nixon at a news conference links the Middle East dispute to the oil squeeze urging both sides to restart negotiations. He says a treaty would lower oil pressure while warning oil-rich Arab nations against price hikes or targeting U.S. firms, insisting U.S. support for Israel remains firm.
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Gen Tel Denies Rate Accusation in PUCO Complaint
General Telephone says Ohio subscribers are charged only what the PUCO allows. State Sen. Gene Slagle accuses overcharging 300,000 customers and seeks $18 million in damages. The CWA also challenges rates citing service quality, while the company blames political motives and a strike for the timing.
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Paris embassy hostage crisis ends with terrorists fleeing
Five Palestinian gunmen who seized 13 hostages at the Saudi embassy in Paris left via a Syrian Arab Airlines plane from Le Bourget after 27 hours of standoff. Iraqi ambassador substituted as hostage to secure four women’s release. The flight carried six hostages and 12 crew. destination unknown.
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White House to File Appeal in Watergate Tapes Case
The White House plans an appeal filed today in the Nixon Watergate tapes dispute. The bid may include Nixon’s view on what kind of Supreme Court ruling he would accept. Nixon told reporters the definitive ruling issue would be addressed in the appeal.
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Indicted Ex-Aide to Surrender in Los Angeles
Egil Krogh the former White House aide indicted in the Elisberg psychiatrist office burglary is expected to surrender in Los Angeles today sources said. John Ehrlichman has told the district attorney he will surrender next Tuesday to face legal action.
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Lead Paint Prevention Bill Advances in Congress
The House approved a $105 million lead paint poisoning prevention bill in a 368 to 11 vote. The measure moves to conference with the Senate which passed a $400 million version. Reported deaths total about 200 children annually.
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Horses Die In Coshocton Fairgrounds Fire
Fire swept the open class show horse barn at Coshocton County Fairgrounds killing at least 18 saddle horses. An automobile and two fire trucks along with four trailers were damaged. Cause of the pre dawn blaze was not immediately known.
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Weather Summary For Local Area
Clearing and cooler tonight with lows in the 50s. Mostly cloudy and cooler Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s. Rain chance about 10 percent tonight and Friday.
Foreign Ministers Furious At Timing Embassy Attack Jols
Arab foreign ministers in Algiers vented anger over the Paris Saudi embassy attack that disrupted a nonaligned summit. Boumedienne sought to keep focus on anti Israel moves while Arafat distanced himself from the Paris violence, stating the attackers were not linked to him.
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World Summit Participants Highlight Arab Leaders and Alleged Imperial Threat
The third world summit opens with Boumedienne and Sadat as Arab speakers. Algerian host urges joint action by 76 nations to defend economic interests and warns of possible imperial military intervention in the Persian Gulf. Tito cautions against undermining solidarity as nonalignment seeks unity amid tensions.
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