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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1974
Page
6
Washington officials discuss options to lift foreign oil prices to curb consumption. Undersecretary Jack Bennett cites potential actions like increasing import duties or freeing U.S. old-oil controls. He notes long term objectives to reduce dependency and spur alternative energy.
Vienna reports that OPEC experts prepare for a four day ministerial meeting starting September 12 to discuss oil price, production figures, and an aid fund for developing countries. They say the posted price may stay at 11.65 dollars per barrel for Q4 1974, with a possible 2 percent royalty increase for air lines in response to inflation.
The article explains Nixon’s funds for post-presidency expenses, including checks for bills and a budget drafted after consulting with Nixon. Ford sent the plan to Congress while a White House spokesman noted GSA bookkeeping but Nixon had spending latitude. Funds could cover travel between San Clemente and Key Biscayne homes and pay staff including lawyers, a point of controversy given private use of government money.
Subpoenas issued to John D Ehrlichman and five co defendants push to Sept start in Washington. A second subpoena orders Nixon to testify in North Carolina civil suit over Billy Graham rally access in 1971 Charlotte. The aim is to obtain Nixon deposition for damages sought by ticket holders denied entry.
Space physician Lawrence Dietlein of NASA’s Johnson Space Center told the Skylab Life Sciences Symposium that studying six months in orbit should precede Mars missions, arguing weightless research will unlock human origins and purpose while showing spaceflight health can be sustained with proper routines.
Sen. William Proxmire warned Rockefeller would struggle with inflation fighting and urged spending cuts. He said Rockefeller’s inheritance creates a psychological hurdle for restraint and warned he follows a habit of throwing money at problems. Ford called Rockefeller a strong VP pick, pending Senate approval after Labor Day recess.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader said Nelson Rockefeller would not contribute to redistributing power and wealth. He argued the economy is driven toward disaster by big business and its Washington allies, noting Ford's affinity to big business and opposition to major tax reform. Nader spoke at a Hartford news conference.
The governor faces scrutiny as six of seven four year terms begin late this year. Edwin Meese II defends the process, saying appointments follow the law and timing, while Mills accuses a pack of choices and calls it political. Quevedo’s confirmation is debated. legality cited for not recommending him. Confirmation votes fell short for Bowe and Quevedo, with mixed party support for Quevedo.
Memphis Press Scimitar reports former attorney Percy Foreman cited deposition in which James Earl Ray said he aimed to be “the champion of the white race” and “the most popular man in America” after killing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foreman said Ray never claimed innocence and that Ray told him he left the murder weapon with fingerprints. Ray, serving a 99 year term, faces a federal hearing Oct. 22 for a possible new trial. Foreman and Hanes were paid from Huie’s King book royalties.
Washington expected East Germany and the United States to sign an agreement next week establishing diplomatic relations. State Department officials stated the pact aims to formalize ties between the two governments.
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