Kissinger Renews Atlantic Pact Amid NATO Talks
In Brussels Kissinger reaffirmed U.S. support for European allies and outlined forthcoming frank exchanges with nine Common Market foreign ministers. He defended the Nixon Brezhnev crisis pact, urged unity on defense, and prepared for a London speech on U.S. policy amid security concerns and anti assassination rumors. Separate Detroit note reports Ford and Chrysler boosting wholesale prices by 150 dollars as the economy moves from federal controls, with GM and AMC expected to follow.
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Brussels
Belgium
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Kissinger
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Michel Jobert
NATO
Jobert
London
U.S
Baltimore Sun
Nixon
Leonid TI. Brezhnev
America
Western
Europe
France
Detroit
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
American Motors
AMC
John T. Dunlop
Lynn Townsend
Nixon Trade Bill Emigration Clause Gains House Support
The House moved to bar billions in U S credit loans for Soviet trade until the Soviets permit free emigration. Rep Vanik led the push, arguing it will pressure the USSR to improve emigration while supporters say it targets policy without ending credits. Critics warn it may anger Moscow and harm Soviet Jews.
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Washington
House
U.S
Nixon
Charles A. Vanik
Dohio
Vanik
Benjamin A. Blackburn
R-Ga
Boan
David Obey
D-Wis
Daylight saving date eyed after Senate House pact
Senate and House conference committee agreed on a daylight saving time shift to start the fourth Sunday after enactment and keep daylight time through October 1975. Rep. Harley Staggers said the bill could reach the White House soon with potential energy savings cited by officials. Critics doubt measured savings. The same session sent a labeling bill for energy usage on autos and major appliances and a loan program for a fuel efficient car within a decade, with federal agencies urged to consider energy shortages in policy making. House action not expected this year.
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Washington
Senate House Conference
Harley Q. Staggers
D-W. Va
White House
Senate
House
Six year term for president urged by Watergate panel
Rufus Edmisten says the final report may urge a one term six year presidency and removal of the DOJ from the executive branch. He notes possible subpoenas for Howard Hughes aides and attorney, plus C G Rebozo testimony. Also mentions possible witness honesty decisions and prosecutions. The report also lists library bookmobile visits to Sturgeon and Hallsville communities.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Senate Watergate Committee
United States
Rufus Edmisten
Department of Justice
Edmisten
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Robert Maheu
Richard Danner
Chester Davis
Nixon
C. G
Bebe” Rebozo
Watergate Committee
U.S
District of Columbia
Toilet Paper Shortage? Congressman Says Maybe
A memo style AP item reports Rep. Harold Froehlich of Wisconsin warning of a possible toilet paper shortage due to pulp exports and supply contracts. He cites GSA buying delays, hotel supply worries, and mixed hotel reactions, with some officials skeptical and others forecasting months ahead.
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Congressman
Bill Ahearn
Associated Press
Harold Froehlich
House of Representatives
Froehlich
Wisconsin
Sheraton International
Boston
General Services Administration
GSA
Hilton Hotels
Marriott
Atlanta
Regency Hyatt Hotel
Minneapolis
Buffalo
N.Y
Jerry Castiglia
Hilton Inns
Sheraton
Nashville
Kent Victim Seeks Testimony At Saxbe Hearings
Kent State University student Dean Kahler paralyzed from the May 4, 1970 Kent State shootings asks to testify at Senate confirmation hearings for Atty. Gen.-elect William Saxbe. Kahler did not reveal what he would say. Saxbe had suggested closing the old investigation but awaits a new Justice Department review before deciding.
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Kent
Ohio
Kent State University
Senate
William Saxbe
Dean Kahler
Saxbe
Ohio National Guard
Saxhe
Justice Department
No Student Buses For Away Games At MHS December
Mexico High School posts show no student buses to away basketball games in December due to a gasoline shortage. Also notes evergreen sales with call lines, mascot payments, and ASVAB testing for sophomores, with guidance use. Dorothy Pound, 87, estranged widow of Ezra Pound, dies in Cambridge.
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Mexico High School
Armed Services
MHS
Dorothy Pound
Cambridge
England
Ezra Pound
Centralia School Board defends curriculum balance amid state advice
Centralia board resists expanding vocational training at expense of college prep. Supt. Boren cites energy costs and building conservation. Regional tourney dates set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 27. Valuations rise with Boone leading Audrain. Resignation of Mrs. Blakey due to pregnancy. Christmas break Dec 21 to Jan 2. next meeting Jan 17.
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Centralia
Bob Tanner
Melvel Vance
Chester Boren
State Department
Supt
Boren
Monroe City
Boone
Monroe
Boone’s
Thompson
Sturgeon
Robert Blakey
Columbia
Last Year To Pay Intangible Tax Ends
Jefferson City Mo AP This is the last year for which persons will pay the state intangible tax The legislature repealed the tax effective Jan 1 1975 Revenue Director James Spradling sought an attorney general opinion The opinion says 1974 is the final year liability can accrue but based on 1973 yield The 1974 yield will not be used for future liability Final filing date for returns is April 15 1974.
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Jefferson City
James R. Spradling
Theft Victim Proposes Larceny Lottery Plan
Ed Dresh, owner of an auto repair shop in Wilmington, proposes a larceny lottery to curb thefts by having neighborhood merchants contribute $10 each into a pot with the payoff going to the next theft victim. Police spokesman says the idea does little for the department image.
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Wilmington
Del
Ed Dresh
Nixon Audit To Be Complete Long Says
Congress will broaden its review of President Nixon tax returns beyond two designated areas. Senator Russell Long predicts a full audit, possibly lengthy, with findings public. He notes no prejudgment and potential hearings to follow.
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Washington
Congressional Review
Nixon
Russell B. Long
D-La
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Long
National Archives
San Clemente
Calif
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Thomas P. O'Neill
Massachusetts
John J. McFall
California
William M. Bennett
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