06 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent month to month seasonally adjusted and 1.6 percent unadjusted in November, ending a two month decline. Energy costs led gains with oil and electricity up, while farm products and meat prices varied.
Former White House chief of staff Alexander Haig testified that White House lawyers discussed a possible “sinister force” behind the destruction of a June 1978 Nixon Haldeman tape segment. He described two tones obliterating 18 minutes and noted Woods may have caused a five minute gap. Haig reviewed file access limits and the taped materials as part of Watergate hearings before Judge Sirica, with Ben-Veniste pressing for details.
U S Navy ends a pilot sensitivity program after clashes over provoking racial tensions. Navy officials and trainer Charles King Jr. describe disputes over techniques used to stir emotions, with one kissing incident cited and a halt ordered by an admiral. The program will undergo review while trained personnel return to usual duties.
Interstate 70 near Columbus saw tow trucks remove heavy rigs as drivers refused to move. Protests spread to Ohio and Pennsylvania with 1400 rigs stopping at Lamar, Texas over demands. Governors warned of action while Washington eyed fuel price relief and stopgap measures.
McGuire AFB New Jersey special court martial heard the plea of Air Force Sergeant Viktor D. Wood a 35 year old Tacoma native who admitted spying after meeting Viktor Charnyshev first secretary of the Soviet embassy in Washington The case involved classified information and a diplomatic incident with a Soviet envoy leading to Wood’s arrest and surrender of duty of the air base.
The Postal Service will raise rates temporarily on January 5 pending review by the Postal Rate Commission. A 10 cent stamp with a creased American flag design is being distributed as new basic postage amid wage-driven costs. The Rate Commission decision may take months, and the Coasts Living Council could block the increases before January 5.
Welfare officials warn Texas faces a possible $1 million loss from an impending HEW cut tied to overpayment tolerances. Texas aims to reduce errors to federal levels, blaming new regulations for penalties while seeking federal help with administrative changes and computer program support.
Del Rio News Herald notes staff changes with a new publisher and editor roles detailed. The item lists leadership names and positions within the paper.
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