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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1973
Page
1
Cambodian government says troops swept Communists from Highway 4 reopening the severed link to Phnom Penh. Forces linked up at Thaai Tobeng eighteen miles from the capital, restoring supplies to Kompong Som seaport after Khmer Rouge cut the highway on Aug. 26.
One judge bans pickets while the American Automobile Association notes spotty gas closures in New England. Massachusetts sites surveyed show half closed, with sentiment favoring further closings in Vermont and Connecticut. Some stations remain open for repairs but refuse gasoline. In California, fuel scarce between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in Syracuse a one day shutdown protested Mobil Oil’s wholesale price hike. Oregon reports easing closures after widespread stoppages since Sunday.
Decorah Iowa native Michael Krome, a civilian teacher held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for five years, faces a harder path to normal life than military POWs. He wakes with chills, endures vision gaps from malnutrition, and seeks a career in education while catching up on recent events for graduate studies.
The U S Senate began floor debate on pension reform with sponsors arguing the rise of underfunded plans and lost benefits shows a need for action. The bill would set vesting rules, fund mandates, a government guarantee, portability, and stricter fiduciary standards.
In Geneva with the United States and Soviet Union among 40 nations, a rift opened in the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe over priority on humanitarian cooperation. Western delegates pushed for concrete agreements while Soviets sought vaguer language and a broader summit.
Julia and five brothers born seven weeks early to Mrs Eugene Stanek 34 after fertility drugs. Three boys in satisfactory condition while one boy and Julia show guarded or fair prognosis. Sister in fair condition. Father Eugene Stanek, 31, seeks larger home as babies fight for survival.
Fitzgerald, once in the Pentagon and cited by Sen. Proxmire for costly overrun claims, says Air Force faulted on estimates and planning. He was dismissed in a broad reduction and has since worked as a part time consultant and author on Pentagon waste.
SANTIAGO Chile AP a four man junta announced that military courts will try foreign extremists captured resisting Chile s new government. Convictions could bring the death penalty. A junta spokesman reported 93 killed 300 wounded since last Tuesday s coup that toppled Marxist President Allende. Police estimate 4700 arrests in a week of street clashes. Pinochet said the fighting lasted two hours and normalcy now prevails. Foreigners among prisoners will be tried by military war councils, with most Chileans to be released after investigation. Pinochet warned courts will be severe with foreigners issued education and later extremism considered unacceptable.
Fraser Dee Whael campaigns for public financing of federal elections urging passage of his bill. Republican Hugh Scott and Sen. Edward Kennedy testified in support. The proposal would mandatorily fund general election campaigns for presidents and lawmakers, with primaries exempt. Kennedy and Scott call it a major step, though not a complete solution. The measure is before the Finance Committee after being tabled previously.
Tropical Storm Ellen neared hurricane strength as it tracked 1,200 miles southeast of Bermuda at noon. The system, the season’s fifth storm, was moving northwest at 20 mph with winds up to 70 mph and expected to strengthen, per the National Hurricane Center.
Convicted murderer Robert Erler known as the Catch Me Killer escaped from Belle Glade Correctional Institution. The 29 year old, serving 99 years for the 1968 shooting death of 12 year old Merilyn Clark, reportedly taunted police before vanishing from the facility. Police received a call from Erler claiming he had just killed someone and urged authorities to capture him.
Chicago residents are invited to request a free non-operating Beltone hearing aid model. The tiny unit weighs under a third of an ounce and sits at ear level with no body wires. Mail to Beltone Electronics Dept 9371 420 W Victoria Chicago IL 60644 for yours.
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