Oil shortage rumors and a Cuban undercover chase
The piece argues 1974 will be a year of guessing games over oil supplies with prices expected to rise while possible hoarding by producers is blamed. It describes a dramatic 1960s style Cuban fishing boat incident with a U S Customs vessel chased by a Cuban ship, prompting a secret Coast Guard inquiry led by Rep John Murphy and secrecy around vessel details.
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Washington
U.S
Coast Guard
Capitol Hill
John Murphy
D-N
House Coast Guard
Shrimp Boat Chase by Cuban Skipper Ends in Coast Guard Rescue
A dramatic two hour pursuit off the U S coast saw a shrimp boat escape a Cuban armed vessel. The Cuban skipper fired warning shots as Americans threatened to ditch radio gear to preserve their undercover role. Bullet holes marked the hull, outriggers foiled boarding attempts, and a Coast Guard aircraft arrived after MAYDAY calls.
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U.S. Coast Guard
U.S
Coast Guard
What is the Law about Antenuptial and Prepaid Trash Bills
Answers cover rights on electing against a will after an antenuptial agreement including fraud claims, and legality of advancing trash bills without a contract. It explains that surviving spouses may lose election rights if a valid agreement exists, and disputes may go to court. It also notes that private collectors may bill in advance absent a contract, with options to accept a new contract or switch providers.
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Geneva
Suez
Egypt
Sadat
Saudi Arabia
Feisal
Jordan
Hussein
Henry Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Ducky
Paris
Kissinger
Hanoi
Nixon
U.S
Australia
Marshal O’ Green
State Department
Jim Cairns
United States
Seniors Come Back to Bat for Elder Rights and Dignity
A column celebrating a shift in society toward respect for the elderly as aging Americans gain visibility. It cites Dr. Kari Menninger, aging research, and a predicted 65plus population rise by 2000. The piece argues for renewed focus on jobs, taxes, health, and social attitudes toward seniors while noting cultural and economic changes.
Procrastination blamed for repeated national crises
The piece argues a multibillion dollar push to end government and private sector delays. It contends plans were foreseen decades ago, but actions on oil, transportation and environment were not taken. It criticizes policy inertia and postponed solutions fueling ongoing crises.
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New York
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Manny Marin
Marin
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T.R. Sargent
Murphy
United States Senate
Richard S. Schweiker
R-Pa
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Harrisburg
R. Budd'Dwyer
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
Honorable Forest Hopkins
Paul Harvey
Kari Menninger
Solomon
American Airlines
C.R. Smith
Evening Journal
Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Mountain Ranch
Arlie Hochschild
University of California, Berkeley
Corry
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