Agnew May Step Down From Veep Post
Washington reports quote unnamed Republican leaders saying Spiro Agnew may resign soon amid a grand jury probe into corruption in Maryland. Agnew aides deny plans and say he intends to fight the charges.
18 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1973
Page
1
Washington reports quote unnamed Republican leaders saying Spiro Agnew may resign soon amid a grand jury probe into corruption in Maryland. Agnew aides deny plans and say he intends to fight the charges.
The United Auto Workers announced a tentative settlement with Chrysler Corp ending a 22 state and Canada strike. Union leaders say lines may not roll until next week as ratification by national and local officers proceeds. The contract includes a 30 and out retirement plan and overtime relief, with workers accepting less pay than desired.
The National Livestock and Meat Board proposed a new labeling plan cutting more than a thousand names for beef pork veal and lamb to about 300 The goal is to curb shopper confusion Delmonico and Spencer steaks will be labeled beef loin eye steak while a Kansas City steak also known as New York strip or club steak will be beef loin top loin steak Filet mignon remains unchanged.
Changes to street routing announced by Police Chief William J Gottye to ease traffic during Main Street bridge work. Beginning Thursday at 7 two way sections include Ceape from Main to Bowen Otter from Bowen to Main Division from Jackson to Pearl and Marion Road from Wisconsin to Jackson.
Washington AP four giant firms General Motors Ford GE and Sears Roebuck are targets of a federal probe into alleged discriminatory employment practices. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consolidated dozens of complaints with unions and contractors in a single case. If settlements fail, the commission will take the suit to court.
Four month canoe journey recreating the Marquette Joliet route nears Green Bay as debt grows between $9,000 and $15,000. Promised sponsors including Missouri remain unpaid, forcing crew from Winona to cover costs. Ralph Frese built the canoes and ideation came from him in Chicago.
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with overnight lows in the 40s. Details on page 2.
Inside Weather section appears with page references for comics on page 2, women's content on page 10, TV and movies on page 14, obituaries and theaters on page 15, markets on page 17, and sports and want ads as part of the issue.
Four people died in a two car collision on US 151 near Waupun during rainfall. Victims were Dorothy Sandgren 46 of Janesville, Edith Markon 50 of Superior Alma Gunnerson 78 also of Superior and Jeanette Martin 46 of Cravitz. A Peshtigo passenger plus Mrs Martins husband and daughter were hospitalized in Waupun.
The Environmental Protection Agency released a 1974 Whos Who of Gasoline Guzzlers showing that most new cars will average slightly fewer miles per gallon than 1973 models. The report lists economic leaders, with a 2000 pound Honda Civic near the top at about 52 mpg and a 4000 pound Ferrari 365 GTB at the bottom around 8 mpg. EPA notes the data come from testing 37 models and include an urban driving test, while the full listing appeared as the first installment of the 1973 vehicles.
Gas station owners told the Cost of Living Council that some stations are closing due to Phase 4 price ceilings and others are defying rules. In a lengthy meeting with council officers, Western gasoline operators and several senators pressed concerns while some stations raised prices above the capped level.
Milwaukee AP reports researchers from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee propose dorm residents form their own near full time patrols coordinated with campus police to deter theft vandalism and assaults. The plan suggests student patrols governing bodies and resident volunteers could help curb problems at Sandburg Hall and similar dorms.
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