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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1973
Page
1
Readers ask about space history animal speed and furniture repair. The Apollo missions in 1969 reached lunar orbit and first Moon landing followed by a discussion of bullfrog jumping speeds and refinishing oak tables with shellac based methods.
James Shaw Hensley condemns liquor by the drink fights in the House and Senate claiming it enables drunken driving. He cites Guilford cases and seven convicted repeat offenders fined and released, urging others under 22 to oppose the measure through public action.
A motorist returning from a 1950 mile weekend trip reports scattered gas shortages and mixed prices along a major east coast route. Stations show price signs but many independents are closed, while some outlets offer regular around 36.9 cents and premium near 49.9. Nixon price freeze appears inconsistently observed.
The Agriculture Department reports retail food prices likely to be about 12 percent higher in 1973 despite a 60 day price freeze and Phase 4 controls. Farmers may cut production of meat milk and poultry and yields of corn and soybeans may drop due to late planting fuel and fertilizer shortages. The June 13 price ceilings could push consumer costs higher, absent ceilings.
Washington AP John B Connally said he hopes to resign his part time unpaid presidential consultant post by midsummer. He defended his mood, noting restlessness while acknowledging leaks and denying unhappiness. He did not confirm plans for 1976 Republican run.
Nixon and Brezhnev moved talks to Camp David to pursue fresh SALT guidance and a path to permanent limits on offensive arsenals. Both leaders met advisers while U S officials signed a tax agreement. MFN controversy and Jewish emigration rights loom in Congress.
Former White House counsel John W. Dean III says Nixon was told about clemency for a Watergate conspirator before the offer was made. Healso testified that the President sought IRS favoritism for friends and proposed a list to target reporters after the election.
The summary says Dean testified Ehrlichman asked Colson to relay to Bittman that there would be clemency for Hunt. Dean said he heard this from Colson and spoke with Nixon. Dean also noted a tape of Hunt and Colson in which Hunt demanded 122000 for living and legal costs or expose Ehrlichman era secrets. Ehrlichman later asked Mitchell if Hunt's problem was resolved, and Mitchell said yes.
The Republican National Committee asks for donations amid a Watergate pall. RNC chair enlists public aid while officials insist the party was not involved in wrongdoing. Despite appeals, CFO reports show a two to one fundraising edge over Democrats through May 31, with small donors making 80 to 90 percent of contributions.
Senator Sam Ervin Jr citing critics who oppose the Watergate investigation says they refuse truth and blame the panel for problems from gold prices to past polio outbreaks. He defends the committee’s duty to seek truth while affirming respect for Archibald Cox and a fair trial for Watergate figures.
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