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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1974
Page
3
President Nixon vetoed the energy emergency act saying it would undo progress and force gasoline rationing. He condemned price rollbacks as harming production and warned of a costly, unworkable program with broad bureaucratic aims. Supporters doubt a two thirds override in the House.
The EPA orders Chrysler Corp to recall 825000 1973 model passenger cars and 1000 1974 model trucks for a faulty temperature sensor in the exhaust gas recirculation system that raises nitrogen oxide emissions above federal standards. Chrysler may appeal within 10 days and must cover recall costs. plan due in 30 days.
Sacramento UPI reports the Joint Legislative Audit Committee began an inquiry into the office of Auditor General Harvey M. Rose after the resignation of chief deputy Walter Quinn. Committee chair Assemblyman Vincent Thomas says the review aims to assess performance and report effectiveness with a target completion by April 1. Quinn left to become San Francisco budget analyst, citing philosophical differences over focus on cash savings versus direct legislative information.
The Senate used cloture by 67 to 31 to halt a possible filibuster and move toward denying the 10,300 dollar annual pay raise for members of Congress. A Stevens compromise urged 5.5 percent raises for three years remains under consideration if passed before midnight.
Star witness Harry L. Sears testified he reminded then Attorney General Mitchell that Robert Vesco claimed friendship with the Nixon family. He described himself as the middle man in the scheme to influence an SEC probe and subsequent 1972 Nixon campaign donation. The trial centers on whether Mitchell and Stans lied to a grand jury about their involvement.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson ordered negotiators to meet union leaders to end Britain's 3% week walkout that halted energy supplies and triggered a deep economic crisis. A pay board report today is expected to push for a sharp miners pay increase as talks aim to resume work by Monday. Core figures include Derek Ezra of the coal board and Mineworkers Union President Joe Gormley.
Tom Luken a Cincinnati city councilman won the Ohio First District special election as a Democrat, defeating Willis Gradison 55 171 to 51 057. Luken framed the win as a message against the Nixon administration and Watergate while Gradison pledged to run in November.
United Press International reports a surge of streaking on U.S. campuses with more than a thousand students of both sexes participating. Georgia saw the largest display with about 300 nude runners. records and incidents occurred at South Carolina, Northwestern, Illinois, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Lacrosse, and others. Authorities considered tougher measures amid arrests and public-safety concerns.
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