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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1973
Page
15
An Rome airport worker described a mass attack as terrorists exploded a Pan American jet and damaged a Lufthansa plane. He spoke of fire, booming explosions, and fear as helpers attempted to shield passengers, noting swift police action and hidden shelter during the attack.
About 100 drivers gathered in Franklin Ohio to plan a rally and disclose tactics of fuel black market sales. Reports cite scuffles near Ironton Middletown and a protest blockade at Armco Inc facilities near Cincinnati with police and state patrol involvement.
Washington AP reports beef and pork shortages forecast to raise retail food prices in the first quarter of 1974. Larry Summers of the Economic Research Service notes tighter livestock and crop supplies may lift costs but expects prices to stabilize by summer if production improves.
Foreign governments press Syria to deliver a list of prisoners captured in the October war before a Middle East peace conference in Geneva. Israel demands the list as a condition to negotiations led by Kissinger, while Syria signals it will not surrender the names. The conference is expected to begin with ceremonial talks and then move to substantive issues after Israel-Egypt disengagement.
Selective Service officials say 18 year old men still must register for the draft though no one is being inducted. Registrations rose this year as campaigns reminded youths to register within 30 days before or after their 18th birthday. Birth year 1955 will receive draft callup numbers if resumed, with men keeping their numbers until age 26.
A clash on a highway left sixty insurgents dead and wounded. Nem, the assistant defense minister, was reported leaving for an assignment when one terrorist was captured.
Senate approves 55 billion dollar foreign aid package with allocations for Soviet Jewish refugees to Israel and assistance to Ukraine and other regions. Debate includes waiving repayment on certain military equipment and restricting shipments of petroleum to Southeast Asia.
The Watergate committee plans to obtain new White House tapes and related documents under the law, aiming to review meetings linked to the 1972 campaign. Sources say up to 200 White House meetings may be examined, including talks with Haldeman Ehrlichman Colson Dean Mitchell and President Nixon. The panel schedules meetings to discuss subpoenas and the scope of evidence to be turned over.
GM recalls about 12 700 Chevrolet Nova Omega Buick Apollo models plus other GM cars totaling nearly 27 000 from 1974 line to fix possible brake and suspension faults. Spokesmen also address Ralph Nader claim about steering loss risk in large 1974 models. Owners asked to return vehicles for possible U bolt replacements.
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