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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1973
Page
13
The Atomic Energy Commission announced stricter safety standards for most U S nuclear plants. The rules tighten emergency core cooling systems and reduce the maximum allowable core element temperature from 2500 to 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, applicable in six months at 38 plants across 19 states.
Tel Aviv Defense Minister Moshe Dayan faced mixed reactions at an election rally as he defended Israel’s October war performance. A young woman urged his resignation amid protests, while Dayan acknowledged criticism and offered to resign if not at peace with his conscience. He cited Arab losses and claimed Israeli air force success despite initial setbacks.
An executive from a French automobile company was abducted by seven armed men while driving to his office near Buenos Aires. The kidnapping occurred in a remote area as security forces moved to protect foreign interests. The victim was identified as Yves Bass, a French national.
Electric power engineers resume normal hours after a two month overtime ban amid a dispute with the National Coal Board over pay and inflation. A meeting with coal miners failed to produce an agreement and a further meeting was set for next week.
The dollar strengthened on most European markets for a second day as oil price worries weighed on sentiment. Gold prices climbed with Zurich and London traders signaling cautious buying while the pound gained on Britain’s labor outlook.
McDonald notes ongoing learning in auto repair as car designs evolve. He cites rotiry engines and high compression as key shifts, with today's models faster and more dependable. He recalls early speeds from Model T days and contrasts them with current cruising ranges of 74 to 80 miles per hour.
An Associated Press survey finds most stations will be closed or limit sales across multiple states as supply lines run short. Officials warn drivers to refuel by Saturday. federal agents will monitor price gouging in some areas.
Paris AP report states Alexander Solzhenitsyn released Arkhipelae GULAG, a 600 page work long held back, after the manuscript was seized by Soviet authorities. YMCA Press will publish Russian edition with translations planned, Harper & Row to issue English edition this spring.
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