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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
4
Washington report quotes Connell Director John Dollop asserting that many firms followed the Phase 3 anti inflation program and did not erase prices as much as news stories indicated, suggesting limited price slippage in the period.
Five brothers vacationing near the Mississippi River at Wyalusing State Park faced tragedy when two boys aged 11 and 12 drowned after entering deeper water at the beach. Deputies and rescue crews recovered bodies as others tried to assist. The incident marks the first drowning deaths in Grant County this year.
In Montevideo, President Jug Barilberry remains in power with military backing after a lengthy labor strike collapses amid secret talks. Moderates prevailed as workers return to jobs. some see mobilization gains despite no congressional restoration. International attention follows the event.
City officials learned Thursday that four HUD grants totaling about 3.5 million were approved for Ceca Rapids. The largest 1,400,000 will fund access routes to the new Wolf Avenue bridge, with 451,000 for land acquisition and demolition to extend a one way couplet near the bridge. Other grants include 51,287 for Cedar Lake urban renewal closeout and funds to complete the Clone Center renewal project. Environmental Agency involvement also expands Morgan Creek storm sewer work from 80 to 87 percent.
Washington veteran testimony before the Senate Watergate committee portrayed former aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman as having taken active roles to shield President Nixon from exposure. Mitchell, Nixon’s former campaign manager, acknowledged discussions in 1972 about potential fallout and said he could not confirm dates, while denying knowledge of some allegations. The session reviewed executive clemency hopes and the broader handling of Watergate. The farm bill talks paused as lawmakers sought time to reach agreement on terms affecting aides and political fallout.
Martha Mitchell, in a telephonic interview, repeats belief that President Nixon knew about the Watergate cover up. She says she stands by her past statements and urges Nixon to resign, claiming her husband’s testimony is completely honest and decisive.
Industry executives warn Congress that food price increases are coming after a temporary freeze. G W Cook of General Foods cautions against misreading current levels and urges export embargoes and import restrictions if costs cannot be passed to consumers. Retailers report tightening supply and higher prices on many items as markets react.
The House backed delaying consideration of a major farm subsidy bill amid a split vote and pressure from the Nixon administration. A 240 to 174 tally spared the escalator provision, while the bill would set base prices for wheat corn and cotton with annual adjustments tied to production costs and yields.
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