Economic Leaders Split On Nixon Phase 3 Plan
New York AP report shows mixed reactions from business, labor, and economists to President Nixon’s Phase 3 proposal. Meany signals cooperation while Fitzgerald warns of profiteers. Gerstenberg favors early termination. Kenna expects industry cooperation to build a workable system. Some economists fear renewed inflation if controls ease.
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Nixon
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
Albert J. Fitzgerald
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Richard C. Gerstenberg
General Motors
Gerstenberg
E.D. Kenna
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate Democrats press for testimony pledges on nominees
Senate Democrats told Nixon appointees they will face rejection unless they pledge to testify when called. Caspar Weinberger pledged cooperation as HEW secretary designate. Defense nominee Elliot Richardson may face delays for lack of explanation on December bombing. Senate leaders seek to assert congressional rights amid stalled nominations and Vietnam explanations.
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Mike Mansfield
Foreign Relations Committee
John Scali
U.S
United Nations
J. W. Fulbright
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Henry Kissinger
Vietnam
Mansfield
BYU Student Tells Of Infiltrating Demos
A Brigham Young University student testified at the Watergate trial that he met weekly with E. Howard Hunt to exchange intelligence on Democrats for envelopes of money. Thomas Gregory said he infiltrated Muskie and McGovern camps after being recruited by a friend. Hunt identified as E. L. Warren funded his travel from Provo to Washington. Hunt pleaded guilty to charges related to the Watergate break-in, while trial continued for six others. The Justice Department announced charges against the Nixon campaign committee over federal election law violations linked to the burglary case.
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Doubt Drops In Food Prices Amid Farming Shifts
Washington AP Butz says canceling set aside land for 1973 wheat will have little effect on retail food prices in the next six months though beef and pork prices rise. USDA projects 30 million extra acres will be put to work, easing price increases later in 1973. Beef live prices hit record highs. farmer incomes affordable relative to take home pay, says Butz.
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Jury Deliberates in Juan Corona Mass Murder Trial
Fairfield AP reports the Juan V. Corona mass murder case has gone to a 12‑member jury after a 12‑week trial. The prosecution cites blood evidence, two meat receipts bearing Corona’s name, and a so‑called death ledger linking him to 25 drifters buried in a Feather River peach orchard near Yuba City. Corona, 38, faces 25 counts with verdicts split by first or second degree murder if guilty. His family attends daily as the jury begins deliberations.
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Potential 3 Million Acres Opened To Kansas Farmers
Kansas experts Mosier and Pallesen estimate 3.1 million acres idle under wheat program could be used for grazing and spring crops. They foresee more sorghum and soybeans in 1973 with possible gains in corn, barley and oats while wheat impact remains unlikely. Beef cattle supply may rise, possibly easing beef prices.
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Nixon
Frank Mosier
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State Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service
J. D. “Jap” Pallesen
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