21 Apr 1973
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1973
Page
1
Washington warned Hanoi to remove troops from Cambodia and Laos to satisfy the Paris cease-fire. U S drone flights over North Vietnam drew Hanoi charges of violation as Washington hinted it might resume mine clearing, talks, and bombing if Hanoi complies.
March consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 22 years led by a 3.2 percent jump in groceries. Nixon advisers called the rise unwelcome but noted early signs of possible price relief. A tornado near Harrison Arkansas caused one death and extensive damage, injuring over 40 overall in Oklahoma twisters. The U.S. warned North Vietnam to withdraw troops from Cambodia and Laos to honor the cease-fire. US drone flights for reconnaissance resumed as part of Paris accord efforts.
Seven coal companies filed a civil action against the United Mine Workers union its president locals and individual members seeking to end a work stoppage in UMW District 17.
State Senator Odell Huffman labels the State Consumer Credit and Protection Act a fraud on the consumer and asks Governor Arch Moore to veto the measure. Report appears on page 7.
Marvin Boone Lilly 38 of Ghent died after a head on collision with a passenger car on U S 19 21 at the Raleigh Mercer county line. James Downey Coleman 20 of Ghent was charged with negligent homicide after the crash. Coleman told troopers he saw the motorcycle approaching in his lane and skidded before impact.
William T. Rabbit Martin Jr of Bluefield West Virginia and currently imprisoned for life under the habitual criminal statute has been denied a writ of certiorari by the U S Supreme Court. The decision, issued April 16, follows a lower court ruling granting Judge Howard M Jarrett judicial immunity. Justice Douglas dissented.
The Provisional IRA says it will halt guerrilla activity in Londonderry's Bogside and Creggan for seven days for a local festival but reserves retaliatory rights if British troops harass residents. Normal fighting continues elsewhere as Easter actions loom and a 13 year old is killed.
Former Attorney General John Mitchell testified before the Watergate grand jury for about three hours and said he never approved bugging plans. He acknowledged hearing of discussions in 1972 but insisted his disapproval was absolute and final.
Mercer County's 10 independent service stations brace for a looming gasoline shortage. Distributors warn prices may rise with mid-summer estimates around 50 cents a gallon, though taxes push a large share of cost. Independent stations, not tied to major oil firms, fear first impacts as supply tightens and some stations have run dry recently.
London reports a surge in gold prices as 1972 gains set records and 1973 strengthens. Prices moved from 65 dollars in January to 95 dollars by late February, with a recent level near 90 dollars and expectations to reach 100 dollars. Experts cite currency devaluation, confidence in paper money waning, and rising demand from hoarders and industry as drivers of the spike.
Ronald Bowser 24 strapped to a makeshift cross in a Geneva area field near Andover Ohio to mark Good Friday. deputies ordered him down citing nuisance and traffic concerns while residents debated the gesture. Bowser and his father sought return to the cross but authorities said he agreed to stay down.
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in March led by a 3.2 percent surge in grocery prices the largest since 1952. Rent and services climbed 0.3 percent while seasonally adjusted rise matched February’s 0.8 percent peak. Meany blasted Nixon policy and unions warned against wage guidelines. Democrats echoed inflation concerns following Commerce Department data.
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