GM Agrees To Roll Back By 31 Dollars In Price Hikes
DETROIT AP General Motors announced it would roll back price increases by 31 dollars after White House pressure. GM will raise an average of 59 dollars per car instead of the previously planned higher rises. GM said the reduction reflects costs added by manufacturing and aims to curb inflation while preserving profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General
Motors
General Motors
Gersten
White Houseberg
Rumsfeld
GMI
Chrysler Corp
American Motors Corp
AMC
Chrysler
Ford Motor Co
U.S
Donald Rumsfeld
Malars
Ford
Richard C. Gerstenders
United States
Auto industry fights over price hikes and policy
GM Chrysler and American Motors press their 1973 price increase requests amid government mandates and emission changes while GM hints at further cost pushes. Across Asia, Vietnam war actions include raids near Quang Tri as Marines advance and casualty reports surface amid strategic shifts.
Busing Curbs Battle in Congress Over Desegregation
The House debated busing curbs as unconstitutional with Quies proposed amendments. Ford and Pucinski backed Quie citing constitutional compliance while Emanuel Celler accused Nixon of political motives. Colmer praised the President, calling end to forced busing a national desire alongside Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Supreme Court
Quie
Ford
Pucinski
Judiciary
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Nixon
Cellier
Sureme
William M. Colmer
D-Miss
Colmer
McGovern aide Salinger earns Republican ire over talks
Sen. Robert J. Dole criticized the McGovern plan linking a homecoming theme while Sen. Robert P. Griffin called it shocking and dangerous meddling. Griffin warned Salinger, a former White House aide, could delay POW releases, prolonging the war. Sen. Gordon Allott called the meddling reckless and harmful to peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Dote
McGovern
America
Salinger
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
White House
California
Griffin
Sen
Gordon Allott
Colorado
Warning Issued For Some GM Vehicles
Washington AP NHTSA warned owners of 3.5 million 1971 1972 GM cars including full sized Pontiacs Buicks Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets about steering lock up risk from gravel lodged in the power steering frame. Dealers will add gravel shields under warranty and owners are urged to drive cautiously on gravel roads and inspect the frame to prevent stone buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Highway Traffic Safe
Ty Administration
General Motors
NATSA
Douglas W. Toms
Nhtsa F
NHTSA
General Motors Corp
New Plan Aims to Sharpen GOP Edge at 1976 Convention
The proposed plan grants each state a base vote based on its electoral votes and adds a 4 percent bonus delegates to states carried by the GOP in the next presidential election. Small states gain parity on the bonus, while larger states receive more due to higher electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi-Haiphong
Jess
Panhandle
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
Putzel
Sennor
Senate
Fouse Eec
John ‘Tower
Texas
Nixon
GOP
Spassky Fights For Draw As Fischer Faces Pressure
Experts said only a win could keep Spassky in real contention with Fischer needing a decisive game. In New York Chester Fox sued Fischer for 175 million over filming rights and accused him of violating a contract. A U.S. judge ordered attachment of Fischer assets and Fox posted a 25 thousand dollar bond. Audience noise and tension shadowed Thursday’s session as Spassky and Fischer exchanged moves, with Spassky pressing in the Sicilian and Fischer showing growing calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spassky
Fischer
New York
Chester Fox
Canteras
Fox
International Chess Federation
Icelandic Chess Federation
Magle
Constance B. Motley
United States
Schmied
Lothar Sehmid
Tass
Soviet Union
Spansky
Kissinger Plans Reported at Paris Talks
The United States reportedly tabled a plan at Paris talks discussed by Henry Kissinger and Thieu. Time magazine reportedly described a proposal for two transitional Saigon governments, one backed by Communists, to negotiate as equals over territory in South Vietnam, potentially forcing Thieu from power and avoiding a coalition government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Kissinger
Tho
Time
Saigon
South Vietnam
Thieu
Spassky and Fischer Confront Extended Chess Duel Tactics
The article details moves from a world chess championship game where Spassky faced pressure on his king as Fischer led in exchanges. Spassky sacrificed to open lines, while Fischer pursued a series of checks and strategic decisions. Noise in the hall and lighting issues are noted, with officials weighing privacy and comfort during play.
World chess title game moves 15 Spassky Fischer
Reykjavik Iceland AP reports the 15th world championship game between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer with a lengthy move sequence. The game ends with adjournment after 41st move and total times noted for Spassky and Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reykjavik
Iceland
Boris Spassky
Bobby Fischer
Velie Srassky
RxRch
ByKt
Spassky
Fischer
Nixon Forces In Firm Control In Shaping Platform
Miami Beach AP report notes Republican platform writers shaping the campaign document with Nixon loyalists in control though open to amendments. Subcommittee on women seeks stronger anti discrimination and daycare provisions while abortion repeal remains unlikely for now. Rhodes described platform talks as orderly, with possible open sessions for amendments, including potential abortion proposals from delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Miami Beach
Fla
Republian
White House
Margaret Heckler
Massachusetts
Bank robberies hit multiple sites across region
Robbers struck Charlotte west side for about 19 750 dollars and a Wilkes County Eb kin branch. A Wachovia spokesman reported two men robbed Greensboro and one had a pistol. Two tellers on duty at the Charlotte bank were robbed by three men, while six staff and a customer were forced to lie on the floor in Elkin. A lone gunman took an undetermined amount from Mrs Virginia Snow. Police said the suspects fled on foot or by car. Atlanta region bank crime discussion followed, noting per robber hourly pay estimates and a push for stronger penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
West Side
Northwestern Bank
Wilkes County
Ebkin
Wachovia
Greensboro
NCNB
Elkin
Virginia Snow
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Bank Reward Committee
Bruce Potts
Potts
Atlanta Area
Federal Bureau of Investigation
McGovern criticizes White House on Vietnam and Watergate
In Racine Wisconsin McGovern said the President prioritizes Gen Thieus political career over freeing prisoners or ending the war He urged an impartial Watergate inquiry and named potential chairmen He also floated tax aid for religious schools while noting court clarifications ahead White House officials warned the trip could affect peace talks and Kissinger's travel drew scrutiny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieu
Racine
Wis
Milwaukee
McGovern
Washington
Watergate Hotel
J. Lee Rankin
New York
City
Earl Warren
White House
Ron Ziegler
Salinger
Nixon
Kissinger
Ziegler
Ani
Profit, wages, and storms shape economy brief
The report notes 11.4 percent economy without price changes and rising real earnings for workers for the first time in years. It cites Profits up but warns damages from June tropical storm Agnew cut corporate output, with the Commerce Department estimating 450 million dollars in losses to plants, equipment, and inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Morocco coup linked to royal aide and air force revolt
Officers loyal to King Hassan were detained after a failed assassination bid. Commander Louan Kouira led Kenitra air base as pilots from North rup F 5 went missing. Five men reportedly fled to Gibraltar by helicopter, with Britain yet to decide on extradition. An official communique stated Outkir shot himself at midnight. the general had been granted martial powers after a 1971 attempt that left over 100 dead. Moroccans and diplomats questioned the official death account amid broader air force dissension and corruption scandals. The king operates from a secret hideout since the airport attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louan Kouira
Kenitra
Northrup
Gibraltar
London
Outkir
Hassan
Butkir
Butan
Armed Forces
Oufkir
Moulay Abdalah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indochina
Lynn Townsend
iChrysler
Jtelegram
American Motors
Rumfield
Butx
Quang Tri
Hieu Duc
da Nang
Ben Clayburgh
North Dakota
Chares Lanigan
Lanigan
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ripon Society
Michelin A Ee Crane T Tire c CO
Aetheriund Doster
Pete Zatarytion
Fishcher
Lothar Schmid
Jevel
Schmid
Platform Committee
John J. Rhodes
Houst
Promee
Joyce Hrothers
Television House
Rhodes
Citizens
National
Republican Party
Democratic Party
William G. Milliken
Roy Innis
Congress of Racial Equality
América
Morocco
Gordon's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!