13 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1974
Page
1
CIA Director William E. Colby defended secret agency actions as essential to American security. He warned against risking subordination to adversaries and addressed a hostile audience at a National Security Studies sponsored meeting.
Washington reports six Watergate defendants gain only a one day delay with a fresh juror panel as White House spokesmen say President Ford will not pardon before trial. Attorneys argue Nixon's pardon implies guilt and could prejudice jurors in Haldeman Mitchell Ehrlichman cases.
OPEC ministers in Vienna agreed to freeze crude at 11.65 dollars a barrel and raise royalties from 12.5 to 14.5 percent, with Iran's Jamshid Amouzegar stating plans mirror Quito. Ministers will resume talks as Western economists warn of potential future gasoline and heating oil hikes.
Former President Nixon, recovering from a swollen leg due to a venous blood clot, returned to his San Clemente estate with Secret Service protection. Doctors from California were expected to examine the leg, and Nixon reportedly refused hospital admission despite family urging. Eisenhower confirmed Nixon's condition was poor, with a markedly swollen leg and low spirits, while aides limited public updates.
The County Planning Commission in Lompoc Valley delayed further discussion on farm labor housing to Oct 30. A staff memorandum notes a single labor camp at 2151 Douglas Ave for Del Mar Packing Co. leased to Larry Martinez with about 80 beds, with Del Mar HQ in Oxnard. The camp houses workers for Del Mar and other firms, raising questions about ownership and use of camps by Del Mar and Union Sugar Co.
In Boston on day two of a court ordered desegregation plan, black and white students boycotted classes as police escorted nearly empty buses. Four arrests for disorderly conduct near South Boston High followed violence and bus attacks. attendance plummeted at South Boston High and Gavin Middle School with only 61 and 115 students in classes.
Bitter Democratic opposition in Congress targets an $850000 request for Nixon’s transition to private life. Lawmakers critique the plan to fund staff, offices, and paper screening, with $110000 sought for a vault to guard Watergate tapes. Supporters say aid ensures a smooth transition. Local notices follow about costumes and community education events.
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