Nixon Bets on Price Relief as Controls Ebb
Washington AP reports President Nixon plans to end most wage price controls by May 1 hoping inflation eases by mid year. Economists doubt rapid relief, noting past failed freezes and mixed signals from advisers while the Cost of Living Council shifts to industry by industry oversight. The White House seeks a gradual decontrol and a move to free market dynamics despite potential price gains as profits rebound.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
Congress
White House
Cost of Living Council
Indiana station owner suffers fuel surge and shutdown
INDIANA PA AP Service station owner Paul Woolanin wished for gasoline last week and then received a tanker as truckers strike eased. When he began selling fuel a motorist backed into a pump, severing the circuit that powered all pumps, forcing him to shut down again.
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Indiana
Paul Woolanin
Woolanin
Six Inmate Jailbreak Attempt Charged in Erie County
Erie County Jail warden charged six inmates with assault by prisoner aggravated assault and battery escape and conspiracy following an attempted jailbreak at knifepoint. Suspects James Troop Clifford Tate Jerry Tate Melvin Easterling Richard Hayes and Kerry Hillen face multiple counts. The alleged plan began during early Sunday lockup.
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Erie
Erie County
al Skonieczka
Samuel Rossiter
Skonieczka
R. Gordon Kennedy
James Troop
Clifford Tate
Jerry Tate
Melvin Easterling
Richard Hayes
Western Penitentiary
Easterling
Tates
Kerry Hillen
Rizzo Praises Shapp's Mediation Effort
Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo, previously harsh toward Gov. Shapp, praises his mediation to end the independent truck drivers strike. Observers note it is Rizzo's first public compliment of Shapp in two years, with Rizzo commending leadership at a critical moment. Separately in Toronto, Joe Smolij, a speed chess expert, remains on Yonge Street to challenge passersby with quick games and travel stories.
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Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
Shapp
Rizzo
Toronto
Yonge Street
Joe Smolij
Indictments in Ebersole Kidnap and Killing Close Case
Three Jamestown area youths face state charges in the kidnap slaying of 14 year old Daniel Ebersole. Martin Whitmore is charged with two counts of kidnapping murder grand larceny and coercion. Kenneth Williams and Jeffrey Swan face multiple counts after testimonies and filings. Recovery of ransom money tied to the case noted. witnesses include the slain boy’s parents and local officials. A second brief item reports a hunter injuring himself after a geese incident in Amsterdam.
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Mayville
N.Y
Jamestown Area
Chautauqua County
Daniel Ebersole
Martin C. Whitemore
West Ellicott
Whitmore
Kenneth L. Williams
Jeffrey L. Swan
Lakewood
Williams
Lee Towne Adams
Swan
Adams
FBI
Robert Bootey
Glen M. Ebersole
Jamestown
Jack Rowe
Judith Lahotey
Buffalo
Daniel
Amsterdam
Netherlands
NYS Lottery Reform Plan After Audit Slumps Sales
Albany audit shows New York State Lottery sales decline after a brief surge. It urges tighter security and broader advertising, notes high ad spend with limited results, and calls for multi agency bids and stricter sales oversight amid pre board era operations.
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Albany
N.Y
Arthur Levitt
State Racing and Wagering Board
Department of Audit and Control
Levitt
Wilson
New York City
Fuller, Smith and Ross
Lottery
Chrysler Reports Sales Up 20.6 Percent in 1973
Chrysler Corp reports record 1973 sales of 11.8 billion dollars an increase of 20.6 percent from 1972. Earnings rose to 255.4 million dollars or 4.80 per share, with fourth quarter sales at 3.4 billion dollars. Chairman Townsend and President Riccardo warn 1974 may be difficult with US new car sales expected to fall and inflation pressuring returns. Meanwhile Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax runs the Gingerbread House child minding cooperative with parent governance and staff support.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Christer
Lynn Townsend
John Riccardo
United States
North American
Service For Kids
Halifax
Mount Saint Vincent University
Gingerbread House
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Phos
Ebersole
NYS
C.j.peterson
Ieee
Kitchen-Aid Oy
Ve Bere
Formica
Vanity
Hammond
West
Globlaws
Csseless
Dorothy Taylor
Loblaws
Irnal
Wondartung
Ming
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