Fighting Rages South of Da Nang as Viet Cong Lose
Heavy fighting was reported south of Da Nang for the first time in six months. Saigon said 141 enemy fighters were killed around Que Son as South Vietnamese troops sought to solidify the defense line west of the town. Two South Vietnamese soldiers died and 16 were wounded. Nearby clashes left four Viet Cong and one government soldier dead within 10 miles of Saigon. A Mekong convoy formed to Phnom Penh while Phnom Penh endured Khmer Rouge shelling. three killed, eight wounded, airport and warehouses damaged. Gasoline and electricity rationing began.
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Natural gas supply judged adequate for winter
An Associated Press survey finds utilities report adequate natural gas to serve residential customers this winter. Interruptible users face possible shortages. prices are rising. About two thirds of Americans heat with gas. 1973 average heating bill was 155 dollars. Higher crude oil and gas policies could push prices further.
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Legislative report from Representative Larry Patterson
The 70th General Assembly opened January 13 with inauguration events for the Legislature and Governor. House committees met and will function fully the week of January 20. nearly 400 bills are filed for next week. Fifteen minor appropriation bills and the General appropriation Act passed, plus House Bill 49 renaming State College of Arkansas and four state universities as Central Arkansas University.
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Dollar slides to 14 month low in Paris on rate cuts
The dollar fell sharply in European markets and touched a 14 month low in Paris as traders cited recent U.S. rate cuts and prospects of more cuts. Dealers noted selling from Switzerland. In Paris the dollar opened at 4.3475 francs, down from 4.3675. In Zurich it traded at 2.508 francs, down from 2.5300.
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