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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1974

Page

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Cyprus Faces Quiet Moment Amid Cyprus-Turkey Tensions

A US spokesman said Cyprus was "completely quiet" for the first time in days, while the Greek Cypriot government accused Turkish armored forces of entering a village and taking hostages. The United Nations Security Council prepared for an emergency session on refugees as Greece readied broader measures and relations with Turkey remained tense.

Sonya Zalubowski Associated Press U.S Cyprus United Nations Security Council Athens Sia Turon Dhekelia U.N A York I Ae Geneva

Becky and tropical forecasts amid Cyprus and politics

Storm Becky remains east of Bermuda with potential intensification limited to near gale winds near the Leeward Islands and Virgin Islands. Tropical forecasts note a broad storm season, while Turkey chiefs in Cyprus and U N reports mix with Ford administration budget and Rockefeller roles in a broad geopolitical and domestic policy frame.

Neal Frank Becky Bermuda Leeward Islands Leewards Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Alma Venezuela Trinidad

Energy Boom Shapes U S Oil Drilling Surge in 1974

The article notes a rapid rise in U S oil and gas drilling in 1974 as price controls end for new oil, with 4,034 exploratory wells drilled in the first half and total well completions reaching 14,718. Active rotary rigs exceed 1,500 for the first time in a decade, seismic activity up 25 percent, and majors like Texaco, Exxon, and Shell expanding offshore and onshore drilling despite long lead times and high rig costs.

American Petroleum Institute Industry Trade Association APT United States Federal Energy Administration Mitchell Energy Co Texaco Texas Louisiana Utah Standard Oil Co Indiana Standard Exxon Shell Gulf of Mexico

Ford Feels Most Think Nixon Suffered Enough

President Ford said the American view is that Richard Nixon has suffered enough over Watergate and would not commit now to sparing Nixon from trial. He left open the possibility of a pardon if charges arise, stressing no legal action has been taken yet and Jaworski should act as he sees fit.

Ford Democratic Congress Rockefeller Washington Richard M. Nixon Nixon Leon Jaworski Jaworski Nelson A. Rockefeller Senate Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Scott Ehrlichman H.R. Haldeman Gordon Strachan Atty John N. Mitchell Robert C. Marcian Kenneth W.W. Parkinson White House Democratic National Committee Watergate Burger

Ford remarks for 1976 run keep focus on marriage not honeymoon

In a scene from page one a former President speaks on peace and inflation as public enemy number one. White House aides cover portraits in the East Room for cameramen while a large crowd watches. Ford hints at a 1976 ticket with Nelson Rockefeller but avoids commitments until a union is formed.

White House George Martha Washington Dalley Madison Congress Nelson Rockefeller Ford

Kidnaping of Mexico's president's father in law shocks Guadalajara

Armed guerrillas abducted Luis Echeverria's father in law in downtown Guadalajara in a daylight operation. They sprayed tear gas, fled in a plate-less car, and left notes possibly tied to FRAP or other groups. Authorities set roadblocks as the case intensifies political tensions.

Virgil Partch Mexico Guadalajara Luis Echeverria U.S Terrance G. Leonhardy Jose Guadelupe Zano Hernandez Echeverria Zung Zuno Jaime Gonzales el Bioplane People's Flationary Army FRAP

Indicators Tivity goals in inflation control battle

An economist notes indicators reflect improved duty from longer work weeks higher distribution values and higher industrial prices. The improved factors partly offset by fewer new building permits. The leading index remains a primary early warning system for trends though economists argue it can be overly optimistic during inflation.

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