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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1973

Page

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EPA Abandons California Gas Ration Plan Plans

The EPA moves to abandon its heavy gasoline rationing scheme for California cities while keeping other controls. Administrator Russell Train says changes to the law are needed to ease deadlines and allow discretion but notes no rush to alter clean air standards. Parking management and surcharges remain central to the plan, with enforcement if local governments fail to implement.

Washington Environmental Protection Agency California Russell Vrain Dd Ind EPA Congress Hut Ira Train Los Angeles Thomas Bradley

U S Vows Fast Israel War Aid Amid Tense Fronts

The United States said it has begun resupplying Israel with military supplies to counter a possible Russian airlift into Egypt and Syria. State Department spokesman Robert McCloskey noted no diplomatic progress yet, amid warnings of Arab oil backlash and strained Soviet ties. Jet transports reportedly arrive with the gear, supplementing existing aid as Israel receives more F 15s in the coming weeks.

Washington United States Israel Egypt Syria Middle East State Department Robert McCloskey Regu

Israelis report new offensive on Syrian front

Arab forces launch attacks as Israeli command asserts battles echo across the Syrian front. Israeli tanks and Soviet artillery exchanges persist near Hartasius while forces claim routing an Iraqi column. Egyptians seek to renew Sinai action but are repelled by air and ground opposition. In central Sinai, Brig. Gen Kalman Magen says the sector is quiet.

Associated Press Fra Syria Sinai Israel Kalman Magen

Soviet pledge aids Arab effort in recapturing territory

Moscow pledged to assist in every way the Arab effort to recapture territory seized by Israel, charging Western foes with using the Arab Israeli conflict to sow mistrust of East West detente. The move followed Washington's report that the U S had begun resupplying Israel, heightening Soviet American rivalry since the Middle East crisis began. The communique offered no specific commitment beyond general determination to aid in liberating Arab lands.

Moscow Soviet Union Israel Washington U.S Middle East Nixon

Agnew defends innocence in farewell broadcast

Former Vice President Spiro Agnew, in a national radio and TV address, insisted on his innocence and blamed federal prosecutors for the Watergate case. He said he resigned to quell the storm and spare the nation further political turmoil, rejecting charges of illicit fund-raising and contract dispensing as unethical but not illegal.

Washington UPL Spiro VT. Agnew Agnew Haltima@re Maryland Nesses Nixon Nation

Immediate price boosts OKd for gas retailers

Washington reports the Cost of Living Council authorized immediate gasoline price increases for many retailers. Prices may rise 2 to 15 cents per gallon reflecting higher wholesale costs, with some stations able to raise prices automatically starting Nov. 1. Diesel and home heating oil price boosts were authorized but expected to be sporadic. About one third of the nation’s 185000 independent stations could implement the changes.

Washington Cost of Living Council Carmneil Congressional Arion Pasoline Shell Amoco Standard Oil Indiana Gulf ARCY Atlantic Richfield Philps Sun Standard BP Ohio Hess Shamrock Council Sain

Saudi Arabia threatens to cut U.S. oil supply

Saudi oil minister Yamani warned Western executives that if the United States backs Israel, Saudi Arabia could reduce crude output by 16 percent and cut another 2 percent monthly. Officials said Saudi pressure aimed to show solidarity with Arab states, risking global oil disruptions and reallocation of shipments to Europe and Asia.

Saudi Arabia U.S Washington Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani United States Vienna Israel Paisa Saure

Supreme Court bugging claim shocks official Washington

Justice Douglas asserts the Supreme Court conference room has been bugged and quotes Lyndon B. Johnson as saying his own phone was tapped. He stresses pervasive surveillance in a nation where government overhears hundreds of thousands of conversations annually. The remarks accompany other court decisions on education, religious freedom, and public facilities. Weather notes follow.

Washington UPI Juahne William O. Drouslag Supreme Court Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Thouglas White House

Cancer treatment deemed generally safe and effective

A report notes a treatment widely regarded as safe and effective for cancer patients. It discusses usage, potential benefits, and general acceptance within medical practice, highlighting the therapy's role in ongoing cancer care.

Independent Elvis Hospitalized With Pneumonia

A brief item reports the independent Elvis is hospitalized with pneumonia. The note appears on page A-2 and confirms health concerns while investigators pursue ongoing matter.

Elvis

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