Nader and Pennzoil clash over consumer bite and oil blitz
The column cites Ralph Nader criticizing complacent consumers while arguing big business and government collude. It then details Pennzoil’s rapid natural gas deal through United Gas Pipe Line, a plan seen as costly to households and small businesses, with FPC concerns and SEC disclosures amid strong legal pushback.
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Nader
Willian Simon
Simon
America
MidWest
FPC
Pennzoil
George Lewnes
Commission
Pennzoil spin off draws FPC objection amid impeachment talk
Memos to commissioners by FPC lawyer Lewnes warn United’s spin-off could strain its finances and raise rates, risking facility abandonment. Liedtke denies ties to Nixon approval. In impeachment notes, Ford criticizes Jenner after Garrison conveyed comments, while denying direct contact with the vice president.
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Pennzoil
William Liedtke
Nixon
Houston
Washington
FPC
Lewnes
United
Liedtke
Commissioner Moody
Gooch
Gerald Ford
Sam Garrison
Garrison
Ford
Albert Jenner
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Inflation forecasts face test amid mixed signals
Consensus forecasters see inflation and interest rates possibly easing later this year. Supportive signs include fading oil price surges, slower commodity gains, abundant harvests, and moderating wage trends. Critics warn harvest unpredictability and price-control removal could still spur inflation.
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New York
United States
Truth and deception in the air war prelude
In a secret room discussion, Rabin and Amit outline a daring preemptive air strike plan against Egypt and Syria. The interview recalls a journalist’s warning that publishing such hypersecret tactics could spark fear, while highlighting Israel’s belief that air superiority decides wars.
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Rabin
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
What is the Law What is the Law
A person commits a third degree felony if they destroy remove or conceal a will or other writing with intent to deceive or injure. The crime carries a fine up to 15000 dollars and imprisonment up to seven years.
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Senate
Washington, D.C
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