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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1973
Page
3
Cities confront drastic EPA plans to curb traffic and gas use across 37 metro areas. Hearings this month precede August 15 final adoption with major impacts on driving, parking rules, and mass transit funding.
Washington reports from Vietnam warn that Hanoi plans a new general assault as U S bombers may not reappear after August 15 and North Vietnamese forces rebuild. Observers say the third Vietnam could be activated with a cross border push into Saigon areas aided by a confident politburo and civilian movements.
Vice President Agnew remains politically restrained by Watergate while tethered to the Nixon administration. He risks disqualification for higher office if too close to Nixon, yet cannot sever ties. Poll data show Senator Howard Baker gaining prominence in the hearings as Agnew waits for a potential 1976 bid.
The Harris Poll signals potential voter preferences for 1976 but delegates and professional party figures still dominate the nomination process. Agnew’s power base erodes after the Office of Intergovernmental Relations was dissolved and its duties moved to Ehrlichman, reducing Agnew’s influence with governors and mayors as he navigates a rocky political landscape.
Long range studies of climate changes are underway in several locations to learn if new trends are evolving. Since 1950 the world temperature rise has slowed and cooled again, with a one degree fluctuation affecting weather. Computers record measurements and test theories to compare regions with heavy fossil fuel use and probe human environmental impact.
Secretary Earl Butz urged freeing beef prices as part of a broader critique of food-price controls. He lamented the chaos from the beef situation and argued for reduced influence of money in campaigns. He urged reforms to boost private participation and curb wealth in elections.
The piece argues the Nixon administration is collapsing under Watergate pressure with liberal reversals of 1972 policies. It cites welfare reform shifts under Weinberger and Carlucci, DOJ changes from Kleindienst to Richardson, Senate cuts on defense programs, and a push for a new OTA as signs of liberal advance and a weakened president.
Washington discusses crowded Soviet airports and rapid aviation growth as Rockwell eyes YAK-40 sales to America. Brezhnev Nixon talks spark East West trade, while Aeroflot safety lags and ICAO standards lag. Bergson warns of high cost growth.
The Monroe News-Star lists its publishers and leaders from 1929 to 1972 and notes its afternoon publication schedule except Saturdays and Sundays. It identifies officers including Mildred Hunt Ewing and Edmund Graves Brown Jr and notes AP affiliation and independent editorial stance.
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