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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
3
The United States shifts to active ocean research as experts declare oceans hold reserves surpassing land, with 85 percent of magnesium and 50 percent of bromide used in the U S mined from ocean bottoms. The move aims to secure materials, power supplies, and improved trade balances.
The Nixon administration backs a state and community level public employment plan up to 350 million dollars for fiscal 1975 to counter energy related job losses. Economists foresee higher unemployment next year as fuel use curtails, while past programs show mixed success and potential for misuse.
The sled dog once essential in Asia, Africa, and the polar North faces replacement by gasoline and diesel engines. Husky work ends as mechanization takes over tasks, diminishing a symbol of companionship in expeditions led by Byrd and Amundsen.
A Soviet analyst views the latest five year plan set to expire in 1975 as failing to deliver. After shortages in 1972 and 1973 the regime shifted focus to agriculture while spending 1.8 billion on grain imports. Officials speak of consumer items again, but leaks in policy suggest limited impact.
The Wall Street Journal reports Casper Weinberger’s plan to cut 184 jobs and 682 transfers at HEW, eliminating 700 consultants. The move aims to save 20 million dollars by trimming public affairs workloads and publications, provoking criticism from hewers of wood in Washington and advocates for aid to the poor and elderly.
A major effort backed by the White House aims to curb militant pro-Israel lobbying amid the Geneva Middle East conference. Jewish leaders fear pressure may threaten Kissinger’s diplomacy urging Arab-Israeli withdrawals while critics at B n B rith urge restraint amid charges of pro-Arab blackmail and policy profits.
Washington tale shows attorney William Dobrovic of Ralph Nader's circle showing a White House subpoenaed tape at a Georgetown party. He faced a federal reprimand after admitting a foolish mistake and vowing not to repeat the act. The episode underscores anti-Nixon sentiment surrounding the Nixon Administration.
Activist lawyer Dobrovic faces scrutiny after copying a White House tape with journalist help as ABC breaks the story. Judges and officials weigh possible actions while figures like Nader Laird Colson criticize handling. The scene highlights tensions between activists, media, and the Nixon era.
A Washington study by Bish and Ostrom argues metro governance is costly and less innovative. They compare unit sizes, showing larger cities incur higher per capita costs while smaller units excel in people oriented services and innovation. The analysis questions liberal faith in metropolitan government.
The Senate filibuster over remanding a United Nations embargo on Rhodesian chrome shows a divided Congress more focused on politics than policy. The piece argues sanctions rarely influence Rhodesia, warns of unintended violence, and urges prudence and conciliation over conflict.
The document lists editors publishers and officers of the Monroe News-Star, naming Robert Ewing Brown as board chairman and Jack S Campbell as general manager, with remarks on AP affiliation and independence of the newspaper. It cites location Montecal, Louisiana and post details 71201.
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