16 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1974
Page
1
Fragmentary report shows Lebanon appealing to the United Nations to stop Israeli air and ground raids. Officials urge immediate action and warn of further regional consequences amid ongoing tensions and border incidents.
Maryland four top officials filed disclosure statements showing minor changes since last October. Mandel added 25 American Fidelity Insurance shares and 81 International Petrodata shares. Blair Lee reported slight real estate shifts. Burch bought and sold Gulf Oil and Delmarva Power stock. Goldstein bought 61 acres timber land. All note they receive track and sports passes but value is hard to estimate. Statements cover Oct 15, 1973 to Dec 31, 1973 and many were filed near the deadline.
The Supreme Court weighs community standards in obscenity cases with tenets from Justice Stewart. Arguments focus on whether local or state standards govern sexual candor and enforcement of federal obscenity law. The court hints a national standard is unworkable and awaits a ruling in June.
Pennett notes Sawhill will assume a premier energy post after moving from the Office of Management and Budget where he led energy programs since April 1973. His background spans roles as a business executive at Commercial Credit Co and McKinsey & Co, plus Princeton and NYU credentials.
In the Central Highlands south of Pleiku, North and South Vietnamese forces fought for six hours with over 350 casualties reported. The Saigon government suspended participation in Paris talks on national reconciliation and elections due to increased ceasefire violations. Lt Col Le Tame Hien said 182 North Vietnamese were killed, many by air and artillery.
The Cost Council states that food prices will not rise. The report discusses subsidies and market controls affecting the food trade, with references to policy measures and industry reactions.
Washington report notes penalties are set for melting pennies as the metal could retain value above its face amount. Remarks by officials emphasize enforcement to deter coin melting and protect currency integrity.
South Vietnam announces suspension of political talks with the Viet Cong in Paris citing increased Communist cease fires. The empty progress and the walkout after an attack on Tong Le Chan base near the Cambodian border highlight the failure to resolve internal political differences and establish a National Reconciliation Council or elections.
President Ford told reporters after a senior citizen center event that the House Committee is likely to recommend impeachment, but he believes the full House will defeat any impeachment resolution when Congress returns after Easter. He said there is no evidence of guilt in any high crime and no reason for a change in verdict. He also suggested Republican candidates can run on foreign policy and domestic gains, and that he does not intend to run for president in 1976.
The proposal, attributed to Hatfield, outlines a simplified income tax form. It suggests a single rate around 3 percent, with higher earners paying more, and argues the plan would reduce complexity and administration costs.
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