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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
7
President Nixon signed a new law increasing Social Security benefits by at least 5.6 percent beginning July 1, 1974, and extending Social Security taxes to earnings up to 42,600. The White House projects monthly checks will rise by about 5.8 percent, depending on living cost adjustments.
The Senate approved a measure allowing U.S. citizens to buy hold sell or deal in gold starting January 1 1975 or earlier if Nixon deems no adverse international impact. Sponsored by Sen. Peter H Dominick the vote was by voice and follows a similar Senate action earlier this year in a gold devaluation context.
Washington sources say final action within two weeks on a bill to raise congressional salaries by about ten thousand dollars a year. If enacted, congressmen and senators would earn between fifty two and fifty five thousand dollars annually, up from the current forty two thousand three hundred.
Washington expects withdrawal of Godley nomination after 9 to 7 vote by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to postpone action indefinitely. Chair Fulbright cited Godley’s long association with the war in Indochina, including service as ambassador to Laos and directing the U S air war, labeling him a de facto military proconsul.
The Senate passed and sent to the House a bill authorizing an $8 million study of a proposed high speed ground transportation system from Juana, Mexico, to Vancouver, B C. Sen. Tunney and colleagues Alan Cranston and Mark Hatfield supported the measure, which probes social advisability, technical feasibility and economic practicality.
The Ably Corps of Engineers report on West Coast deepwater port facilities for giant oil tankers argues such ports aid the environment. A joint North and South Pacific Division study predicts by 1980 a broad economic expansion to develop facilities for tankers from 210,000 to 475,000 deadweight tons. The report claims fewer, larger tankers would cut shipping lane congestion and lower the risk of massive air spills from collisions and groundings.
The White House asked a federal court to reject Ralph Nader affiliate requests for dozens of memos on the milk price issue. Acting on President Nixon's orders, White House counsel Leonard Garment urged the 1.8 District Court in Washington to keep the memos confidential citing executive privilege.
Six former employees of President Nixon's re election committee were given high ranking positions at the Federal Trade Commission. Rep Harley Staggers asked for the information for a subcommittee study to assess independence of agencies from political influence. The FTC list, larger than others, was provided to the Bureau of National Affairs Inc for publication.
Fire swept through the Military Personnel Record Center in Overland, a St. Louis suburb, destroying thousands of pre 1960 service personnel files. Wyre firefighters from eight suburban companies battled the blaze for hours, reporting the fire limited to the top floor while water and smoke damage spread below. cause undetermined.
Congressman Ronald Dellums says he is seeking facts about the July 5 arrest of his son Michael in Oakland California on armed robbery charges. He notes fingerprints to be analyzed and confirms his son was in Alameda County probation court while his family searches for him amid medical needs.
Washington report on a list prepared by Deputy Treasury Secretary William E. Simon outlines simple energy saving steps for households and drivers. Recommendations include raising thermostats, using fans, keeping systems well maintained, fixing leaks, washing clothes only with full loads, and driving 7 to 50 miles per hour to curb consumption. Public transit and pools are encouraged for commuting.
The Senate voted 86 to 6 to declare Alaskan oil a matter of great national urgency and urged courts to act quickly on any further challenges to a trans-Alaska pipeline. The measure, nonbinding, came during debate on a 3.5 billion dollar pipeline right of way. Mondale proposed an 11 month work pause to study a Canadian route before Congress sets a rule.
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