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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1973
Page
1
An AP market basket shows grocery prices dipped from mid August peaks yet remain about seven percent above six months ago. The 15 items across 12 cities reflect modest relief amid sustained inflation concerns.
Patti Cake the baby gorilla celebrated her first birthday at the Central Park Zoo. Keeper Luis Cerna noted her favorite treat is hot dog and sauerkraut with iced tea, while Virginia Creeper’s James Douglas voiced concerns about drift in the long term.
Oil prices jump as Arab nations push for broader ownership and compensation clauses. Saudi Arabia Qatar and Abu Dhabi risk securing 51 percent stakes by 1982 under 1972 accords, while Kuwait seeks immediate 51 percent in its oil company. The move could undermine Western oil interests and trigger a price surge tied to dollar value shifts.
In Toronto AP report the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers representing 18000 of 56000 nonoperating staff balks at a parliament order and will decide by Monday evening whether to return to work. The bill increases the minimum average hourly wage to 4.19 by July 1 1974 from 4.15, with the current rate at 3.54, while other rail unions resume work after an 11 day strike as CN Rail says trains and ferries are resuming service.
Forecasters warn of a likely hurricane strike on the Louisiana coast as Christine drifts toward the region. Antigua and the Leeward Islands remain on hurricane alert while residents are urged to prepare for possible flash floods and evacuations. Atmospheric conditions and routing suggest a Tuesday impact possibility near the coast.
In Santiago anti Marxist groups push for Allende's departure to halt his socialist experiment. Ads by National Party and labor groups urge resignation while threats of strikes and a women's march loom. Chile faces hyperinflation with 423 percent price rise in a year and 600 percent currency expansion since 1970. Shortages worsen as production declines and a nationwide transport strike continues since July 26.
Laws in the 98th Congress face continued battles as President Nixon lacks votes to pass controversial proposals yet has enough support to sustain all four vetoes, shaping the remainder of the 1973 session.
Western analysts say capturing Kompong Cham would be a psychological victory and give the Khmer Rouge a forward base with expanded supply routes to stage attacks toward Phnom Penh. The insurgents could muster 5000 to 8000 troops, and Kompong Cham was shelled again on Monday wounding eight civilians.
Hostage situation around a 113 year old prison concluded with guards reoccupying the facility. Named hostages included Arthur W. Jaques Sr. and Donald W. Schultz of Michigan City and Sgt. Joseph S. Kujawski of South Bend. Relatives gathered at the main gate to mourn the siege.
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