25 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1974
Page
1
GM announces temporary furloughs affecting about 73,000 workers through early 1974 with 190 in Chrysler potentially affected as GM trims output 16 percent for the first quarter. Production in the first 20 days shows 138,896 units sold versus 226,032 a year earlier as GM accounts for over half of U.S. car output.
Random House editor Robert L. Bernstein said on Thursday the publishing house had been offered a manuscript about Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. The report notes initial contact and rejection but provides no further details on the offer.
A medical team reports regular marijuana use lowers immune function in humans, reducing white blood cell activity and cell division in test tubes. The study, based on five marijuana users and 81 controls, urges further molecular analysis and cautions against premature legalization.
Elmer Wayne Henley, 17, testifies he could not obtain legal counsel before signing a statement admitting complicity in Texas mass murders. He says emotional blackouts and warnings by police or officials affected his rights during arrest in August. Defense seeks to suppress confessions at a pretrial hearing before Judge William Hatten.
A Greek five man court convicted Abd el Shafik 21 and Khantouran Palaal 21 of premeditated murder in the Athens airport massacre that killed four Americans and an Austrian. They received death sentences plus 77 year prison terms before a firing squad.
Harris says a survey shows voters fault Nixon over tax returns and real estate deals. About 56 percent say he has not been honest about finances, 23 percent view him as a possible millionaire, while 50 percent think rising wealth comes amid hard times for average Americans.
Washington AP report notes President Nuven’s proposed education plan viewed as inadequate by critics. The outline lacks clear funding and measurable targets, supporters say it would fail to boost literacy and college readiness.
Senate action stalls large tax cut proposal amid unclear gains for ports and other beneficiaries as lawmakers debate final language and approval. The report notes opposition and adjustments shaping the bill's ultimate form.
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