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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1973
Page
2
Washington reports the consumer price index rose 0.7 percent in June driven by higher grocery prices up 17 percent from a year earlier and a 1.4 percent jump in fruits and vegetables. The report notes prefreeze effects and Phase 3 controls influencing the figures.
Washington AP Director John Dunlop of the Council said it is unlikely there will be additional wage and price central exemptions before August 12 when Phase 4 takes effect. He noted the lumber, public utilities, rents, and interest rates will be exempt and clarified that the iron hearth industry was not removed from controls, only moved back under mandatory price controls from Phase 3. The next major economic move will likely be a new petroleum product allocation program, with public comment invited before July 31.
Washington reports a 5.9 percent rise in Social Security benefits, due to the cost of living. The increase applies to benefits for 1979 based on the CPI during June 1972 and is higher than the 4 percent previously anticipated.
Former attorney general ally Mardian testified before the Senate Watergate committee that he was told the Watergate raid was part of a broader espionage operation approved by the President. He said Nixon distrusted his gov ernment ability after the Pentagon Papers and directed the group to obtain the so called vibrating tapes. Mardian said Mitchell and Magruder discussed a $250,000 budget and that Liddy acted with presidential approval in the break in and wiretapping.
Cedar Rapids man Charles A. Ziogas sues Ronald J. Shanin Crown International Pictures in Linn County. He seeks share of profits from the film African Safari alleging oral agreement to produce promote and distribute and to share profits equally. Ziogas says Shanin diverted funds and Crown conspired to cut him out. Film reportedly grossed millions.
The Senate narrowly approves a wage bill with gradual rises for nonfarm and farm workers, echoing earlier versions but facing likely presidential veto. Key figures Sen Williams and Rep Benatar Beall argue the plan nudges wages toward a living standard, while negotiators await reconciliation with the House and White House. The measure expands coverage to domestics and teen workers, with staged increases over years.
The House passed a comprehensive farm program amid a lengthy session that included a contentious amendment to buy food stamps for strikers and a plan to set price controls on food. The measure, approved 228 to 492, seeks to curb prices with secretary led adjustments while funding per-crop payments and easing producer subsidies.
Washington AP William J Colby, nominated to head the CIA, was asked to return for questioning over charges he played a despicable part in South Vietnam pacification programs. Senator Symington, acting chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Colby should come back to discuss the matter. Rep Drinan criticized Colby as the chief architect of a campaign to squash political opposition and urged delaying the nomination, while Symington defended him as honest and dedicated.
Dozens of Port Authority police staged a job action in New Jersey and caused a multi mile tunnel shutdown and toll disruption. A large motorcade blocked lanes at a tunnel mouth while tollcounters ran low on change and several cars became stalled or disabled. Traffic was reported flowing by morning as officers reported to their posts following the protest.
President Nixon, speaking at the Bethesda Naval Hospital steps, rejects calls to resign or slow down. He says those who claim he will bow out are spreading "plain poppycock" and commits to finishing his term, citing ongoing world peace efforts and thanking medical staff. He also mentions meeting Congressmen during his hospital visit.
AP reports JAL line said three armed hijackers seized a Boeing 747 after takeoff from Amsterdam en route to Tokyo. The jet diverted over Italy toward the Middle East. TAL reported 123 passengers and 28 crew on board.
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