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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1974

Page

5

Energy study urges conservation and coal use rise

The Committee for Economic Development says U S energy policy should emphasize conservation, slightly higher consumer prices, increased coal use by utilities and industry, and incentives to raise domestic production and research. Oil imports should stay near 10 percent of consumption to avoid embargo impacts.

Washington UPI U.S Committee For Economic Development United States CEN

Weicker calls for U S ban on Middle East oil

Senator Lowell P. Weicker urged a ban on Middle East oil imports at the Brai Brith Anti-Defamation League dinner in Los Angeles. He framed it as ending Arab blackmail, citing rationing and a push to develop mass transit and new energy sources to curb inflation.

U.S United States Lowell P.weicker R-Com Weicker Brai Brith Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles Te League Senate

Bentsen and Bayh split on price controls

Senators Lloyd Bentsen and Birch Bayh, seen as potential presidential candidates, split with the midterm Democrat on economic policy. On ABC's Issues and Answers they opposed price, wage, profit, and rent controls, urging Congress to pursue tax cuts for low and moderate income earners first.

Kansas City CPI Lloyd Bentsen D-Tex Rireh Bayh D-Ind ABC Congress

Constantine Victory Drive Sparks Referendum Debates

In December 1967 Greece votes on Constantine Caramanlis amid a backstory of a 1973 referendum restoring a constitutional monarchy, the 1967 coup, and the army’s rise to power. Caramanlis’ supporters chant for one Constantine as he casts a ballot near Athens University, signaling resolve for a constitutional solution.

Endum Constantine Caramantis Cartier Athens University Constantine Caramanlis

Auto Industry Faces 86 Day Car Backlog Amid Cutbacks

Detroit analysts report enough cars on hand to last 86 days, with December sales forecast at about 425000, the lowest since 1949 except 1970. Production cuts threaten large layoffs, with 215000 workers to be laid off by Christmas and 112000 in January. Thirteen plants affected, 163000 workers impacted as the industry shuts for the holidays.

Detroit UPL General Motors Corp U.S

One dead and four hurt in Thousand Oaks crash

A head-on collision near Westlake Village left Douglas Alan Jacobs 23 dead. Rawal Ormared 20 was jailed on suspicion of manslaughter and felony drunken driving in serious condition. Passengers Linda Clements 20, Alex D. Ronn 23, and Gary Mathes 22 were injured, with Ronn and Mathes in serious condition.

Thousand Oaks Westlake Village California, Highway Patrol Douglas Alan Jacobs Rawal Ormared Usc Medical Center Wart Linda Clements Newbury Park Jacobs Alex D. Ronn Gary Mathes Ormarad

Engineer arrested on plane with eight inch screwdriver

New York engineer Henrich Gusek, chief engineer for Peerless Roll Leaf Co., was arrested in Columbus after officers found an eight inch screwdriver in his back pocket as he tried to board a plane. He faced a felony concealed weapon charge, later released on $3,500 bond. A state court hearing was set for next Friday in Columbus Municipal Court.

Columbus, Ohio New York Henrich Gusek Columbus Guseck Valley Stream N.Y Gusek Peerless Roll Leaf Co New Jersey Molley Motley FBI Columbus Municipal Court

Five sextuplets born as hospital handles strain

Five survivors, weighing between 2 and 21 percent pounds, were transferred to Neonatal Central at Valley Medical Center and placed in respirators. Spokesman Carl Heintze says hyaline membrane disorder threatens premature infants oxygen absorption. Heintze notes hospitals are flooded with calls. restrictions limit contact to immediate family for rest.

Valley Medical Center Carl Heintze SOTH Mauser Lange Guinness Book of Records Susan Jane Rosenkowitz Capetown South Afria

Guard ends earthquake exercises

California National Guard wrapped a three day exercise simulating a major earthquake with San Andreas rupturing threats of food riots and looting. Over 20000 guardsmen took part including 2000 airlifted to Camp Roberts to rehearse response with riot actors and units from San Mateo Glendale Stockton Roseville and Sacramento. The West Tactical Airlift Wing flew ten C130 transports for the operation.

Sacramento UPS California National Guard Glenn C. Anes Camp Roberts Paso Robles San Andreas Ward Military Police Batalion San Mateo 180Th Infantry 40Th Division Glendale Stockton Roseville Wéth Tactical Airlift Wing California Air National Guard van Nuys

Israeli envoy in Washington flags possible Mideast progress

Israel's foreign minister Yigal Allon arrived for talks with U.S. officials and said progress toward peace in the Middle East may be overdue. He noted Rabin's remarks about withdrawals from Sinai as part of broader negotiation dynamics and declined to reveal maps, while Kissinger suggested a general review of U.S. Israel issues.

Washington Middle East Yigal Allon U.S Israel Allon National Airport Henry A. Kissinger Yitzhak Rabin Allen Rabin Sinai Desert Egypt Kissinger Mideast

Investigators eye slush fund in Rebozo probe

Washington report outlines Nixon conversations with Haldeman and Ehrlichman about a potential slush fund from campaign contributions. Investigators say records indicate Rebozo may have distributed funds at Nixon’s direction, including a $100,000 Hughes gift later returned. The probe links these funds to legal fees for White House aides amid ongoing Watergate testimony.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Charles G. Rehovo Nixon Watergate Rehovo Howard R. Hughes Rehozo Hughes Senate Watergate Committee Rebozo Florida Haldeman Ehrlichman White House Republica Higby

Aspin blasts energy policy and gasoline use

Rep Les Aspin accused the administration of vague policy during the energy crisis. He said the Federal Energy Administration expected a 6 percent drop in gasoline demand after a 50 percent price rise, yet consumption fell only 1 percent year over year, while the FEA noted a normal year could see a 3 to 52 percent rise without price increases.

Washington Aspin FEA

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