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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1973
Page
1
Fighting around Kompong Cham, Cambodia’s third largest city, reportedly subsided as another provincial capital came under Communist fire. The report notes changes in combat activity and references ongoing broader tensions in the region.
The index shows continued high demand with consumer goods and home appliances at record levels, while auto and truck production fell short of planned output due to special factors. If the trend persists, a cooling economy and lower inflation could follow, though the latest report offers no sign of such a shift.
Interest banks boosted the 10 percent prime rate after the Federal Reserve committee questioned rises. Franklin National Bank and others cited high costs of funds while Burns kept a tight money policy. Rep. Patman sought explanations from Wells Fargo and First National in New York.
Witnesses opposing Henry Kissinger’s nomination as secretary of state label him a war criminal and racist. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee wrapped public hearings with 10 critics focusing on Vietnam policy. Critics urge no confirmation without congressional approval and transparency on wiretapping and Cambodia bombing.
Governments rules debated as gas stations in Florida, Indiana, and California were reported to begin charging for windshield washing, oil checks, and tire inflation. A spokesman urged customers to report violations to the Internal Revenue Service.
North Carolina receives heavy rain with a tornado near Plymouth and another sighting near Kinston causing minor damage. Washington County Sheriff Basnight reports a tornado touched down on Robert Davis farm near Plymouth with a tree hitting a school bus but no injuries. A tornado warning covered areas near Kinston Washington New Bern. Forecasts promise clearing Saturday and Sunday with coastal showers possible and cooler nights inland. Temperatures expected in the low 80s, mid 60s along the coast.
The United States says it will abide by the pact and urges others to do likewise. A three-body coalition is to divide power equally between Vientiane and Pathet Lao, while most Laos terrain and people remain under Pathet Lao control. Souvanna Phouma, 72, plans to seek approval for a government reshuffle as the National Assembly session nears its October 11 close, with investiture expected and foreign troops to depart within sixty days. The plan omits many specifics, leaves questions on Vietnamese forces, and centers on a 42-member National Political Consultative Council headed by a Pathet Lao appointee, likely to supplant the National Assembly and face Vientiane resistance. The cease-fire holds with few violations, but trust remains strained and future governance remains unsettled.
TEL AVIV AP The Israeli military reports quiet skies Friday after air battles in which Israel claimed 13 Syrian MiG 21 jets were shot down over the Mediterranean. The Thursday clash was the largest air engagement since the 1967 war, showing the Israeli air force remains superior despite Soviet arms deliveries to the Arabs.
Liddy leads appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals arguing the four guilty pleas were inaccurate and involuntary. The motion contends pleas were forced to shield national security operations and relied on false assumptions fostered by others and high government officials.
Chilean officials reported censorship and a curfew amid a coup aftermath with 26 publications suspended and El Mercurio listing several deaths. Syria and Israel traded air strikes as U.N. discussions followed, while U.S. officials eyed tax ideas tied to inflation and Burns guidance.
Witnesses told a Senate health subcommittee that inadequate federal controls allow inoperative medical devices such as heart pacemakers and respirators to be sold in the United States. Heart valves failed and studies cited deaths with valve defects. experts urged premarket testing and stronger FDA authority to regulate devices.
The AFL-CIO urged Congress to require the Federal Reserve System to allocate credit to priority areas such as housing. Andrew Biemiller and Ralph Nader called for credit allocation to protect housing and community facilities when normal channels dry up. They urged a congressional inquiry into the Fed and reforms to align policy with public needs. Burns reiterated Fed independence and declined authority to allocate credit.
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