Gasoline Shortage Fears Rise as Simon Warns
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon warned that predictions of a 20 percent gasoline shortage were becoming accurate while praising public conservation. He declined new rationing predictions but said crude price cuts to seven dollars could be done, with Senate action on emergency energy legislation expected next week.
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David C. Martin
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Federal Energy
William E. Simon
Simon
Senate
Jackson
Z. D. Bonner
Gulf Oil U.S
Bonner
Nixon
Is That Our Car Cars towed by Police and Crushed
The 1965 model car purchased last summer was towed by police and later crushed. The incident centers on the vehicle and the authorities involved.
Senate backs tax cut again with committee return
The Senate approved a 3.5 billion personal income tax cut amendment then sent the bill to the Finance Committee for further study. The measure would raise exemptions from 750 to 850 retroactive to 1973, saving about 3.5 billion annually, but faced uncertain House fate and executive opposition. The move came amid debates on a broader revenue bill as economists warned of a 1974 recession.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
House
Capitol
Executive Branch
Kennedy
Sen
Russell B. Long
D-La
Finance Com
Mittee
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Ind.Va
Requests for a new letter box near Anderson and Richland denied
The Enterprise Action Line notes high volume makes responses hard. Postmaster Lynn Blackwood explains a box already exists about four blocks away at Green and Pershing. Boxes near each other aren’t approved unless serving as both deposit and relay for the carrier.
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Anderson and Richland
Lynn Blackwood
Green and Pershing
Employee holiday and sick leave rights under federal law
If the business is under the Fair Labor Standards Act there is no requirement to pay for hours not worked due to holidays vacation or illness. Paid time off is up to the company unless a contract specifies otherwise. For questions contact the local Dept of Labor wage and hour office at 882 8826 or the toll free 1 800 632 0268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cox
Dept. of Labor
Letter on perfume ingredients and animal protection concerns
A reaction letter cites Mainstream findings from the Animal Protection Institute of America about musk from the Asian musk deer and civet musk from Ethiopian cats. It notes endangered species are harmed for perfume ingredients, mentions Chanel No 5 and synthetic alternatives, and urges awareness to spare animals from cruelty.
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Animal Protection Institute of America
Jean Patou
L. H
GM Cuts Back As Sales Slump
GM plans major production cutbacks idling 75,000 assemblers in 14 plants and an unknown number of component workers through April 1. Michigan will bear nearly 50,000 layoffs as GM trims output amid slumping sales. Ford and Chrysler also report layoffs.
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Jonathan Wolman
Associated Press
Detroit
General Motors
Michigan
Ford Motor Co
Nixon lifts wheat import ban for five months
President Nixon today suspended the wheat import quota for five months from Saturday through June 30, allowing up to 800,000 bushels of wheat and milled products. The White House expects no shortages before the 1974 harvests but notes possible regional dislocations and a potential stabilizing effect on prices.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Gerald L. Warren
Prime Rate Lowered By Major Banks In New York
New York institutions move to cut prime lending rates with First National City Bank lowering from 9 to 9.2 percent effective Monday. Citibank follows Morgan Guaranty Trust and two smaller banks in easing the prime rate, the minimum fee charged to top corporate clients.
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NEW York
First National City Bank of
Citibank
Morgan Guaranty Trust
Burglary Order Not From Nixon Krogh Says
Egil Krogh Jr. says he received no orders from President Nixon to break into Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist office and has no information implicating the President. He was sentenced to six months for his role and avoided pinpointing origin of orders as court action looms. Ehrlichman faces trial in April with co-defendants.
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Harry Rosenthal
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Egil Krogh Jr
Nixon
Daniel Ellsberg
Krogh
Marijuana Smoking Weakens Human Immune Defenses
Columbia University researchers report that regular marijuana or hashish use at least weekly for over a year weakens immune defenses. In test-tube studies T lymphocytes from 51 users and 81 nonusers showed reduced activity against foreign substances and inhibited cell division, with potential implications for offspring.
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Alton Blakeslee
New York
Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Gabriel Nahas
Nahas
Columbia
Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Krogh Reflects On Plumbers Unit Dismissal And Wiretap Refusal
Egil Krogh Jr told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer he was dismissed as head of the White House plumbers unit after refusing to authorize a wiretap tied to India Pakistan papers leaks. He called the unit a mistake and said the push to use ad hoc action fed Watergate era excess, with his six month prison sentence for the Ellsberg break-in noted. He blamed poor management and said he would work within established agencies if given another chance.
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Seattle
Egil Krogh Jr
White House
Krogh
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Plumbers Unit
Daniel Ellsberg
Plumbers
Jack Anderson
New York Times
John D. Ehrlichman
Nixon
Lewis Fielding
Ellsberg
Post-Intelligencer
Plumbers Group
Foreign Natural Gas Drew Favor
The United States has bought expensive foreign gas while the Federal Power Commission blocked cheaper domestic sales. FPC rejected many domestic gas price proposals as too high, yet figures show foreign gas often cost more than twice domestic rates after delivery. Rush Moody Jr criticized regulatory capriciousness. a spokesman noted foreign gas prices covered East Coast delivery, while domestic prices referred to wellhead costs.
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Jean Heller
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Rush Moody Jr
FPC
Moody
The
Power Commission
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D-Wash
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William E. Williams
Cleveland
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Nixon Krogh
Ehrlichman
Plumbers Authority
Pentagon
California
David R. Young Jr
G. Gordon Liddy
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