Senate Democrats Push 90 Day Wages and Prices Freeze
Senate Democrats call for a mandatory 90 day freeze on wages prices rents profits and consumer interest rates as they condemn Nixon Phase 3 controls. Mondale cites 22 year high price inflation and plans to attach the measure to the first suitable bill. Proxmire suggests debt ceiling bill as vehicle while Republican Scott cautions on a broad freeze. The administration tightens some hospital and nursing home prices and urges construction sector action.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate Democrats
Senate Democratic Caucus
Walter F. Mondale
Dminn
Mike Mansfield
Senate
William Proxmire
Dwis
Hugh Scott
Senate Votes On Fuel Plan
Washington AP reports the Senate was set to vote on a bill directing the Nixon administration to draft a nationwide gas and oil distribution plan. A related resolution urges states to cut speed limits to 55 mph or lower by 10 mph to conserve fuel while Nixon favors voluntary allocation. Senator Henry Jackson argues for firm actions to address alleged shortages by oil companies.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Congress
Henry Jackson
Dash
Dollar Slumps Pulling Gold To Fresh Highs Worldwide
In Europe the dollar hit new lows against West German marks and other currencies as Watergate woes deepen doubts about floating exchange rates. Gold climbed to around 127.50 an ounce amid renewed market tension and a weaker dollar across London Paris Zurich and Zurich markets.
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London
U.S
Europe
Treasury
Paris
Zurich
EPA Retreat Opens Door to Easing Auto Emission Rules
DETROIT AP The Environmental Protection Agency plans to back away from strict 1976 nitrogen oxide limits for autos. The Detroit Free Press reports the agency will say the rules were based on alarmist data and faulty science. Chrysler Corp asked last week for a one year suspension of the standard.
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Detroit
Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Detroit Free Press
Chrysler Corp
Emma Gatewood Dies Nationally Known Hiker at 85
Emma Rowena Gatewood 85 Thurman dies at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis after a heart attack. A famed Appalachian and Oregon Trail hiker she inspired many. life member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and Buckeye Trail Association. last public appearance at Hocking Hills winter hike. Services Wednesday at Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home Gallipolis. Burial Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.
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Waugh- Halley-Wood
Gallipolis
Emma
Grandma
Rowena Gatewood
Thurman
Holzer Medical Center
Gatewood
Appalachian
Oregon
Union
Alaska
Hawaii
National Campers and Hikers Association
Roanoke - Appalachian Trail Club
Buckeye Trail Association
Hocking County
Hocking Hills
Old Man's Cave
Ash Cave
Cedar Falls
Ohio Valley
Memory Gardens
Ohio House votes 62 to 28 against newsman shield amendment
The Ohio House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to let the legislature pass laws protecting sources for newsmen. The 62 28 vote drew chuckles, with opponents arguing existing shield laws suffice and federal decisions could undermine Ohio policy.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House
William B. Batchelder
R-93
Medina
Ronald H. Weyandt
D-43
Akron
Weyandt
H É
Washington
Batchelder
Ohia
General Assembly
Claire M. Ball Jr
Athens
Athens County
Ball
Sigma Delta Chi
Secretary Testifies On Wiretap Logs At Watergate Hearings
Senate Watergate panel resumes hearings as former Nixon aide’s secretary testifies she typed intelligence memos and wiretap logs. Sally Harmony denies lying to the grand jury or taking a Florida trip, says she transmitted materials for Liddy and noted Gemstone stationery. She also recalls logs mentioning Ruby 1 2 and Crystal and spied on McGovern campaign headquarters.
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Washington
Senate
Watergate Committee
Nixon
Sally J. Harmony
Watergate Grand Jury
Florida
Archibald Cox
Harmony
U.S. Court of Appeals
Ruby
Crystal
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Senate Committee
Cox
Ervin
Howard H. Baker Jr
Rtenn
Watergate
G. Gordon Liddy
Finance Committee
Liddy
R. Spencer Oliver
Skylab Crew Plans Space Walk To Free Jammed Panel
Skylab astronauts and mission control map a space walk to free a jammed solar panel on the orbiting station. The two outsiders would work about 25 feet down the workshop in a bid to nearly double Skylab power, with safety deemed satisfactory and Conrad to select the crewmate for the task.
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William C. Schneider
Conrad
Cloudburst Floods Hocking Valley Close to Greendale Roads
A cloudburst dumped 1% inches of rain on the Hocking Valley causing high water on Rt 595 near Greendale and along Hocking Dr. Flooding affected fields and a highway, with Rt 93 at Oroville briefly closed. Water works reported muddy river conditions and temperatures rose to 81 with 91 highs earlier.
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Hocking Valley
Greendale
State Highway Department
Chute Farm
Hocking Dr
Rt. 93
Oroville
Maysville - Williams Rd
Logan
Stout Rd
County
Arnold Rd
City Waterworks
Hocking
Lightning strikes kill Jack Algeo and son at Lake Snowden
Athens Ohio AP Lightning kills Jack Algeo 38 and his son Mike 12 when lightning struck a tree they used for shelter during a thunderstorm. Sheriff Brown says they were fishing nearby and pulled their boat in. Algeo, a former pro golfer, was connected in the 1960s with Don Finsterwald and later served as assistant pro at Chagrin Valley CC near Cleveland.
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Athens, Ohio
Jack Algeo
Mike
Lake Snowden
Athens
Paul Brown
Algeo
Don Finsterwald
Tornado Outbreak Hits Central Plains to Ohio Valley
Showers and thunderstorms followed a Monday tornado outbreak spanning the central Plains to the Ohio Valley. Thirty six twisters were reported by the National Weather Service with damage estimates up to $200 000 in St Peters Missouri where about 30 homes were damaged. No injuries were noted. Damaged property includes downed power lines uprooted trees overturned vehicles and mobile homes across scattered Midwest areas.
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Associated Press
Central Plains
Ohio Valley
National Weather Service
St. Peters
Midwest
County Board Praises Care Of Hospital and Shelter
The Hocking County Board of Visitors completed its quarterly inspection of Hocking Valley Community Hospital, county and city jails, and the Animal Shelter on May 29. The hospital shows a new maintenance program under Charles C. Cunningham of Service Master Hospital, Inc. begun April 16 with a floor refinishing project and upkeep across areas. The jail requires repairs including new mattresses and shower curtains. the county jail was rated poorer though the five inmates favored food. The city jail was clean with no occupants and in better shape. the Animal Shelter was clean with one dog, and the Humane Society noted for good work.
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Hocking
Hocking County Humane Society
Governors Keep Hands Off Bugging Scandal
At the National Governors Conference in Stateline Nevada Democrats drop efforts to press Watergate issues. Governor Lucey urged resignation but colleagues sought focus on energy and economic problems as Vice President Agnew prepared to meet governors and hear complaints about federal fund impoundment. Commands for wage and price controls and revenue sharing proposals shape the agenda.
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Stateline
Nev
Nixon
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Wendell Anderson
Minnesota
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Maryland
Congress
Stock averages rally after five-day decline
New York stocks rose from a lower opening as analysts called it a technical rally. The noon Dow Jones industrial average advanced 9.79 points to 895.70 after a five-day slide.
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New York
Mining Firms Challenge Law in Ohio Regulations Suit
Forty four strip mining firms filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to challenge Ohio strip mining rules as unconstitutional. They seek the right to appeal the regulations and argue testing them would risk criminal penalties or license loss. The rules were set by Ernest J. Gebhart of the Department of Natural Resources.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Ernest J. Gebhart
Division of Forestry and Reclamation
Department of Natural Resources
Harmony Accused of Perjury in Grand Jury Probe
Co workers Arden Chambers and Evelyn Hyde testify Sally J Harmony admitted perjuring herself during last year’s Watergate grand jury inquiry. Their sworn statements tie Harmony to a party discussion and pressure for truthful testimony as she awaited further Watergate hearings.
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Sally J. Harmony
Lancaster Eagle Gazette
Washington
Arden Chambers
Evelyn M. Hyde
Harmony
Lancaster
G. Gordon Liddy
Nelsonville
Chambers
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