NATO Secretary Leary of Soviet Weapons Buildup
NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns warns Kissinger and alliance ministers that the Soviet arms buildup grows larger and riskier. He fears reduced U.S. European defense could invite military adventurism while Kissinger seeks NATO unity and Middle East diplomacy. The meeting themes include oil shortages, Common Market talks, and contingency energy talks with the Netherlands.
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NATO
Leary
Brussels
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Henry A. Kissinger
Alliance
Joseph A. Luns
United States
Luns
Kissinger
Britain
France
Middle East
Israel
Walter Stoessel
Max van der Stoel
van der Stoel
Copenhagen
William Donaldson
State Department
The
Hague
Nixon May Owe $300,000 Taxes
President Nixon faced questions from the Senate House Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation over potential federal tax and interest liabilities totaling up to $300000 for 1969 to 1972. Officials disputed deductions and gains from real estate, donations, and estate sales while noting no state taxes paid since his presidency.
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Washington
Nixon
Congressional
White House
Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Naal
Congress
San Clemente, Calif
California
San Clemente
New York City
Syrian and Israeli forces clash on Golan Heights front
Syrian army reports two battles on the Golan Heights cease fire line with Israeli engineering units attacked and forced to withdraw. The communique says Syrian forces destroyed one enemy unit and intercepted another without detailing casualties. Oil ministers in Kuwait pledge to maintain the Arab embargo until Israel withdraws from occupied lands and a timetable is set.
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Associated Press
Golan Heights
Damascus
Golan Front
Middle East
United Nations
Syria
Israel
United States
Golan
Kuwait
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
America
Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Sunday Driving Sharply Reduced Amid Gasoline Closings
American motorists faced a second Sunday of gasoline station closures with 80 to 90 percent of stations shut nationwide. President Nixon urged a voluntary ban on Sunday sales while legislation to make it mandatory nears approval. Border gaps were small as few drivers crossed to Canada or Mexico for gas despite higher Mexico prices. Bad weather reduced traffic and few stranded motorist reports emerged.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Canada
Mexico
Idaho
Sioux Falls
Bill Wilson
Georgia State Patrol
Major Oil Firms Dominate U S Fuel Reserves
An Associated Press study shows the 20 largest U S oil companies control about 95 percent of known oil reserves and substantial shares of natural gas coal and uranium. A Senate subcommittee probes competition and consolidation amid calls to break up big firms.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
U.S
Arnold Miller
United Mine Workers
Miller
Candidates Urge Disclosure Now of 1974 Campaign Contributions
Eight announced and potential 1974 candidates from Maine spoke at a Sanford-Springvale Young Democrats event about restoring public trust and opening campaign financing. Joe Brennan and Lioyd LaFountain urged early disclosures and open government, with Brennan pledging to publish financial reports and seek legislation in January. George Mitchell assisted Sen. Edmund Muskie’s campaign.
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Vi Pease
Extreme Left
Democratic State Party
Aaron Levine
Waterville
Joseph Brennan
Portland
George Mitchell
Jadine O'Brien
Guy
Sanford
Joe Brennan
Aaeer
Sen. Brennan
LaFountain
York County
Laws Critical of Saco Council and Planning Board
Carl Laws former city planner turned executive director of the Saco River Corridor Commission criticizes the Saco council and planning board for partisan politics. He argues part time councilors lack time for research and calls for an experienced administrator to provide alternatives and speed decisions. He cites delays on the Elm Street sewer project and notes miscommunications about planning board meetings. Continuous reforms are urged to reduce political influence and improve efficiency.
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Carl Laws
Saco River Corridor Commission
Laws
E.E.A
Council
Elm Street
Penetryn Systems Ab
Dec
Planning Board
Christmas Ties Blindfold Women With Thoughtful Gifts
In this humorous note from The Journal Cartoons section readers see how the approach of Christmas shifts women toward more careful choices in gifts and ties that bind, reflecting festive shopping and social customs.
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West Germany
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Michel Jobert
House Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Mills
U. S
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Union
Mobil
Texaco
Maryline White
Alfred
Brennan
Saco Council
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