Phase IV effectiveness questioned by lawmakers and unions
WASHINGTON UPI phase four policy drew praise from Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott and House GOP Leader Gerald Ford as tough but faced criticism from Democrats, labor leaders, and business spokesmen who warn it will raise food prices and strain workers. Union officials warned of higher costs and possible food stamp expansion as wages stagnate.
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Major oil firms scoff at FTC antitrust action
Eight large oil companies faced FTC charges over alleged monopolistic practices in the petroleum sector. Shell Oil Co. warned the government push could raise gasoline prices and force structural splits, while critics urged a Watergate style probe into the firms. Court appearance in Los Angeles addressed a 50 percent rise in county gasoline costs.
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Los Angeles
Paper Shortage Delays State Bureaucracy
Harland Raymond the states paper buyer reports dwindling supplies push up costs for state forms and force the elimination of some carbon copy forms. Carbonless paper now costs about one third more as tissue for carbon paper runs short. The state will use about 15 000 tons of paper this year and pay around 3 970 000 dollars for most supplies.
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Gas use cutback predicted by California experts
California faces warnings of fuel shortages but state records show a May record near one billion gallons distributed to stations. Officials credit shortages fears with spurring extra consumption and stockpiling while predicting future cuts if supply remains tight.
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UPI
California
Terry M. Chambers
LaRue testimony highlights imprecise recollections in Watergate cases
Frederick C. LaRue, a key Nixon reelect figure, pleads guilty and offers testimony while implicating John N. Mitchell more deeply. He points to Charles W. Colson pressuring White House staff to approve wiretaps as Liddy’s plan returns for review. The Senate committee seeks White House tape records. Nixon aides and press secretary dispute access.
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UPI
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Charles W. Colson
White House
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