Automakers Urged To Put Mileage Labels On Cars
EPA proposes two labels for 1974 model cars to show weight based fuel economy or actual tested mileage. Ford favors generalized labels while FTC may enforce. Agency predicts lighter cars cut gas use and ease energy shortage.
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George C. Wilson
Washington Post
Washington
Nixon
Robert L. Sansom
EPA
Sansom
Alfa Romeo
Leyland
Austin
Mercedes-Benz
Chevrolet
Ford
Environment Agency
Ann Arbor
Mich
Kissinger vows open foreign policy if confirmed secretary
Henry Kissinger told reporters in San Clemente that he and President Nixon would pursue foreign policy openly if confirmed as secretary of state. He pledged accessibility to Congress and frequent testimony to minimize Watergate's impact and to stress widely supported policies.
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San Clemente
Calif
Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Udall
GOP
Rep
Barber B. Conable Jr
R-N.y
House
Conable
Inflation Exaggerated Says Administration Economists
Administration economists in Washington argue most Americans are better off financially than they think despite inflation. Herbert Stein notes housewives may have an exaggerated view of inflation due to supermarket prices, while John T. Dunlop calls inflation a worldwide phenomenon and says the U.S. position is relatively favorable.
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Washington
Herbert Stein
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Skylab 2 to Do Four Hour Space Walk for Repairs
Astronauts Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma will exit the Skylab 2 lab for a four hour space walk to replace telescope film and install a six pack of gyroscopes. Commander Alan Bean remains aboard to pilot during the procedure 270 miles above Earth.
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Space Center, Houston
Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
Space Laboratory
Skylab 2
Alan L. Bean
Former Progressive Congressman Thomas Amie Dies
Thomas R. Amlie, a three term congressman from Elkhorn during the 1930s, died in a Madison hospital at age 76. He left the Progressive party after its demise and joined the Democratic Party.
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Madison, Wis
Progressive Movement
Thomas R. Amlie
Madison
Amlie
The
Progressive Party
Democratic Party
Feed Grain Reserve Drops to 20 Year Low
Washington AP report shows corn and other feed grains headed for 20 year lows as exports and domestic demand will consume all but about 30 million tons by 1974 harvest. Wheat reserves also fall while exporters hold 1.11 billion bushels for overseas delivery. Butz opposes export curbs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Earl L. Butz
U.S
Richardson Orders Probe of Agnew Leaks
Atty General Elliott Richardson directs an investigation into leaks from the Justice Department about kickback allegations against Vice President Spiro Agnew. He asks FBI Director Clarence Kelley to provide personnel as needed and names acting AAG Glen Pommerening to lead the probe.
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Baltimore
Dale Anderson
Spiro T. Agnew
Baltimore County
Maryland
Agnew
Washington
Atty
Elliot L. Richardson
Justice Department
Richardson
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Glen E. Pommerening
Department of Justice
White House
Nixon
Alexander M. Haig Jr
John W. Hushen
Haig
Vice
Clergyman Recalls 32Hour Abduction by Hitchhikers
The Rev. Calvin S. Rice of Dunbar West Virginia described being abducted to Wisconsin at gunpoint and bound to a car dashboard. He was freed after 32 hours when his abductors hitched another ride. FBI agents will help prepare composite sketches.
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Rice
Chicago
Janesville
Milwaukee
Drizzle Brings Greener Lawns Across Wisconsin
Rainy weather brightened lawns and gardens in Wisconsin as drizzle continued. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers into the weekend, while highs reach the mid 70s to mid 80s and rainfall totals vary across cities.
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la Crosse
Pewaukee
Waukesha
Madison
Beloit
Appleton
Lone Rock
Hilbert
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area
Harold Pipkorn
Mequon
Eagle River
Manitowish
Weekend Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy night with a low near 62. Saturday will be partly sunny and warmer reaching about 83 with southeasterly winds under 12 mph. Sunday remains partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low near 60.
Congressmen Fear Leadership Crisis Amid Nixon Struggle
Congressmen warn of a national leadership crisis as Nixon’s waning Capitol Hill influence grows. Udall fears fall volatility could force resignation or reduced power, with impeachment unlikely. GOP reps worry and cite eroded confidence and poor oversight under Nixon.
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Washington
Watergate
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
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