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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1975
Page
12
The Commerce Department reports a 0.5 percent rise in February retail sales, led by a 2.9 percent increase in auto sales. Despite the lift, consumer confidence remains weak as economists note ongoing recession fears and cautious spending.
UPI report: Judge John J. Sirica dismisses all Watergate cover-up counts against Gordon C. Strachan at the prosecution’s request. Prosecutor Gerald Goldman cites immunity from Senate testimony as raising substantial law questions and Strachan’s lawyer calls dismissal gratifying. Strachan, in Salt Lake City, plans to remain in Utah and continues work as a law clerk while his wife teaches at the University of Utah.
White House officials say Cambodians must decide Lon Nol’s fate while the Senate urges aid use only for relief. Senator Hatfield leads a resolution to divert airlifted rice to civilian relief, not military use, amid concerns over warehousing. Senator Mansfield backs a possible compromise on Ford’s 222 million request.
In Ban Me Thuot South Vietnamese forces cling to the provincial capital as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks mount. Nine Americans including a five year old girl are reported safe for now, among missionary workers whose husbands were captured years ago.
The Glacier trapped in ice plows to rescue the Gen San Martin, an Argentine icebreaker, as eight from Scripps Oceanography led by Dr. Theodore Foster are evacuated from La Jolla. Briton Sir George Deacon heads Antarctic oceanography group amid relief of Burton Island crew.
Allen Dulles era era notes show Ford vows cooperation while safeguarding national security. Church committee plans a thorough look at CIA assassination allegations with possible public hearings. White House backs inquiry. Rockefeller defers comment onCLA scope, says domestic focus only.
Common Cause reports that eight members of the Senate Finance Committee have received over 350000 in campaign contributions from oil industry affiliates. Most funds went to four oil states chairs Russell Long Lloyd Bentsen Mike Gravel and Robert Dole, with smaller sums to Ribicoff Packwood Nelson and Talmadge.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger arrives in Ankara from Israel to press Turkey and Greece toward renewed Cyprus negotiations. He aims to restart talks on a bi regional federation, with UN mediation mentioned, as Turkey is under a caretaker government after aid cuts.
About 25 wives and supporters of American tuna fishermen picketed the Ecuador Consulate in Los Angeles to protest U S inaction and alleged brutality by Ecuadorian soldiers. Leaders urged boycott of Ecuadorian bananas as boats detained for violating Ecuador s 200 mile limit while U S recognizes 12 miles.
House Democrats scheduled a Wednesday morning caucus to vote on a resolution opposing further U S military aid to Cambodia or South Vietnam. A strong opposition vote would block aid, while a close result could allow a House approval. Speaker Carl Albert cautioned it would be very difficult to secure direct military aid for Cambodia.
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