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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1974

Page

2

Sirica weighs grand jury option on Watergate tape case

In court Judge John J. Sirica signaled he may recommend presenting the Watergate tape investigation to a grand jury. Secret Service testimony revealed Rose Mary Woods used an Uber 5000 with a foot pedal and delivered tapes to Stephen Bull, while experts said the gap could not have been caused by a single accidental action.

Washington U. S John J. Sirica Sirica Secret Service Rose Mary Woods Nixon Louis Sims The Miss Woods Sims Stephen Bull Bull Charles Rhyne Key Biscayne Fla Rhyne White House Watergate James St. Clair Asst Richard Ben- Veniste John Sirica St. Clair Ben-Veniste Rose Mary i Woods Thomas Stockman Swice Stockham Richard Boll University of Illinois MIT H. R. Haldeman Haldeman

Treasury to Begin Direct Electronic Payment Program

The treasury department will start paying federal benefits by direct electronic deposits in March for about 3.5 million SSI recipients, with plans to expand to 25 million Social Security beneficiaries and later veterans and civil service retirees. The goal is eventual elimination of paper checks, though participation is voluntary for recipients and banks.

Treasury Department Treasury David Mosso of the Treasury Mosso

Norwood duo finds gas station out of gas

Robert Jones and Joseph Roth of Norwood ran out of gas on US 1 and spotted a nearby station. They pushed their car to the pumps only to learn the station owner George Gaetini was also out of gas, leaving them in an awkward wait.

Norwood, Mass Robert Jones Joseph Roth Norwood US. 1 George Gaetini Collins Cresco Highway 9

Critics Claim Oil Firms Juggle Policy Ahead of Rationing

Washington AP reports critics accuse major oil companies of manipulating policy due to unreliable data. Sawhill of the Federal Energy Office says a gasoline rationing plan could go into effect on 60 days notice with a 50 50 chance of real implementation. The plan would mobilize up to 17 000 workers for local boards and appeals and may require closing stations on Sundays.

Washington Congress Oif Sawhill Federal Energy Office

Decorah Man Nabbed after Police Chase

Decorah and Cresco police joined with Winneshiek deputies in a high speed pursuit of David V. Collins 18 of Decorah. He faced charges of speeding 100 mph in a 60 zone reckless driving failure to stop for an emergency vehicle no lawn license and two stop sign violations.

Decorah Winneshiek Cresco David V. Collins Winneshiek County Collins

EPA chief seeks action to raise car mileage faster

Environmental Protection Agency head Russell Train said he would seek legislation to push Detroit to build cars that use less gasoline. The plan, still in development, may include taxes on heavy or high horsepower cars and a target of 13 percent miles per gallon by 1977.

Washington UPI Russell Train Environmental Protection Agency Detroit

HEW Will Set Rules For Nursing Homes

Federal health officials plan new regulations to raise health and safety standards for about 1 million nursing home residents in 15 800 facilities. All skilled and intermediate care homes would face uniform inspections to qualify for Medicaid and Medicare funds and meet Life Safety Code fire safeguards.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW Abdellah Weinberger

Mystery Fuel Offers to Airlines Ancient scams trigger jet fuel price spike

Pan American Airways executives report two dozen offers of more than 30 million gallons of jet fuel at up to 300 percent above contract rates. Trans World Airlines and United Air Lines also cited offers. callers from Tokyo London and Denver probe identities. Bonded fuel, not subject to price controls, complicates legality. Domestic fuel allocations do not apply to bonded fuel, raising concerns for carriers warned of soonened supply in multiple cities.

New York Pan American Airways Robert Pablo Pan Am Tokyo London Denver Percy Wood United Air Lines United Eral William Simon Pablo Portland Ore Seattle Wash Miami Chicago Los Angeles

Police arrest three in Getty kidnapping case

In Rome AP reports police arrested three men on kidnapping charges involving J. Paul Getty II. A fourth suspect was sought. Detectives also recovered a cache of bank notes believed to be tied to the ransom.

Getty Rome Domenico Barbino Barbino Mammoliti Salerno Austria J. Paul Getty II

Gap Narrowed Kissinger Says

Secretary of State Kissinger flew back to Egypt reporting that differences between Israelis and Egyptians over plans to separate their armies on the Suez front have been substantially narrowed.

Jerusalem State Kissinger Egypt Suez

Drifting Apart Jokes About Waterbed Husband

A humorous line recalls a wife telling her husband they have drifted apart since getting a waterbed. The quip uses a pun on drift and water fun.

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