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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
1
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports December wholesale prices rose 2.2 percent, totaling an 18.2 percent year over year increase. Energy costs drove the surge with fuels up 12.3 percent and heating oil up 27 percent, kerosene 29 percent, and gasoline up 17 percent.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision led by Justice Powell, limited the exclusionary rule by ruling prosecutors may compel grand jury witnesses to answer questions about evidence obtained from illegal searches or seizures. The ruling leaves the rule's effect on trials intact. The decision follows a related ruling last month expanding admissibility of evidence found during lawful searches incident to arrest.
The Guilford County March of Dimes office in Greensboro offers a direct line 883-1005 to contact Ms. Dorris Conoly, executive director, for High Point volunteers for the Mother’s March from January 20 to 27.
A reader supports daylight saving time shifting start to 9:15 am to protect children waiting for buses in cold mornings. She argues school should prioritise children over class status and asks why officials oppose a later start.
The dollar climbs in European markets as oil-induced uncertainty pushes gold to a record of 130.50 per ounce. London fixings show highs, Paris and other cities report new post-February peaks, with traders citing expectations the U.S. will weather the energy crisis better due to lower Arab oil dependence.
In Moscow Pravda and three other state papers publish excerpts from a Czechoslovak daily accusing Alexander Solzhenitsyn of anti Soviet slander to derail detente. The campaign signals possible official action while avoiding detailed book description.
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee add Albert Jenner as chief minority counsel to lead a professional nonpartisan impeachment inquiry against President Nixon. Jenner joins John Doar’s staff as the probe expands to about 50 members, with Rodino praising Jenner and Republicans stressing objective action while seeking subpoena power checks.
President Nixon plans another reorganization of domestic policy staff prompted by Gerald Ford’s rise and Melvin Laird’s imminent resignation. Roy Ash, Ford, and Kenneth Cole will define new roles as top aides discuss the changes with White House staff. Bryce Harlow and Cole arrived for meetings in San Clemente amid ongoing staff adjustments.
North Carolina congressmen report growing anti Nixon sentiment after holiday meetings with constituents. Some voters back impeachment others want resignation to avoid national chaos. Reps Jones Fountain Preyer and Broyhill describe shifting views amid tax disclosure and IRS reviews.
The Federal Energy Office investigated rumors of oil company stockpiling and fuel hoarding by railroads and trucking firms amid shortages. Data requests were sent to major and independent companies and railroads. officials found no conclusive evidence yet. Attorney General Saxbe warned stations against tying sales to other items and price gouging under federal ceilings.
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