Prices lurch up Eggs in New York reach $1.19
Shoppers paid 73 cents a dozen eggs at the start of Nixon’s Phase IV, with prices rising across the nation. Egg and poultry costs jumped in cities from Salt Lake City to New York, while some markets saw only modest changes or temporary drops. Shoppers stocked up amid fears of further hikes and shortages, with reports of panic-like buying in Dallas and elsewhere.
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Court orders HUD to release funds
The UPI report states that a federal court ordered HUD to immediately resume more than 431 million dollars in housing subsidies for low and moderate income families suspended since January 8. Judge Charles Richey ruled the Nixon administration lacked authority to halt the programs and insisted on continuing operations per congressional intent. The National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing welcomed the decision, saying beneficiaries would regain access to needed housing opportunities.
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Ozark Air Lines plane crash kills 36 near St Louis
An Ozark Air Lines turboprop crashed in a thunderstorm near Lambert Field two miles from the airport, killing 36 of 44 aboard. Survivors included the pilot and co-pilot. four reported in critical or serious condition. Cause uncertain, with lightning and strong winds cited.
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Twin Cinemas screens Last Tango in Paris amid censorship buzz
Local cinemas list several features for the week including Last Tango in Paris at Twin Cinemas with likely no censorship. Other venues showcase Paper Moon at Cinema II and Cahill U.S. Marshal at Main Street, plus The Godfather and Play It Again Sam at North Hoosick Drive-In. Parents urged to judge suitability for children.
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Bogota Fire Hits Avianca Tower Kills Five
A blaze engulfed Bogota’s Avianca Tower, damaging floors 13 through 44. Five people died, including a man and a woman who jumped from the 16th floor, and two children were trampled at the base. Over 300 evacuated by helicopter, more than 130 injured.
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Pentagon defends closing of bases in Nixon talks
The Pentagon defended base closures amid congressional complaints. Nixon met with a New England delegation led by Sen. Edward Brooke and denied reversing plans to shut Boston Naval Shipyard and Rhode Island bases. He pledged to ease hardship from job losses and pursue planning funds, while the defense secretary prepared a further list of closures abroad.
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Nixon letter to Ervin blocks access to private tapes
President Nixon refus es Sen. Sam Ervin’s request for copies of private aides conversations dated July 4. He cites July 6 letter principles and notes tapes remain confidential not transcribed or public. He argues tapes would not settle Watergate issues and could mislead without context. He intends to address the subjects later in hearings.
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