Nixon outlines energy policy and price reform plan
President Nixon calls for ending import quotas to spur domestic oil, expanding offshore leases, and suspending Santa Barbara drilling while permitting some offshore activity. He backs higher energy prices, tax credits tied to successful wells, and boosted R&D for new energy sources, including nuclear and fusion, plus Alaska pipeline and shale extraction. He also seeks looser air standards to redirect demand toward cleaner fuels and argues price signals as main conservation tool.
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Two 14 year olds fall into canyon in Malibu area
Two 14 year old girls fell about 15 feet while hiking the canyon rim near Escondido Falls, a mile inland from the Pacific Coast Highway near Zuma Beach. Denise Mervel from Beverly Sills suffered fractures to shoulder and hip and was taken to Los Tables Hospital in Thousand Oaks. Eva M Strefenann of Malibu sustained a broken wrist. They were rescued by a sheriff helicopter.
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Crash Kills New Mexico Family in Mysterious Collision
A Salton City crash claimed the lives of a New Mexico couple, their two children, and another family member when a vehicle collided with an oncoming car. The victims, all from Las Cruces, NM, were identified as Richard M Tol sau and others. the two adults died at the scene, the infant perished in the wreckage. Investigators include Cheater baroy Le nivke of Las Cruers and Las Cruers High School staff assisting in the scene.
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Bus Burns With 44 Aboard Saved In California Fire
CHOWCHILLA Calif. A charter bus carrying adults and children from Modesto caught fire early today near here. The rear tire and engine compartment ignited, passengers were evacuated without incident, and the fire was controlled by Merced highway patrol officers.
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Bank hold up ends with two gunmen surrendering
Two gunmen held up a bank and later surrendered after officials, including Patrolman Philip Marton and a figure named Borgen, supported the process. A detained woman described the event as she was en route to a police van, with hostages released and a message of surrender conveyed to police.
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Prowler girl shot dead was her dad
Doris Gritaker of San Antonio said she heard a noise at night and fired five times with a shotgun after calling out. The shots killed Harold Britzker, 83, who was identified as her father in a tragic misadventure. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Mississippi spilling over as Morganza spillway opens
A Gulf wind drives heavy damage as levees fail and five cities face danger. National Guard engineers move vehicles sandbags and boats to Morgin City area while Mississippi overflow forces spillway opening for the first time in 19 years to relieve river pressure before river officials order a temporary closure.
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Shultz Values Weather News First In Mornings
Washington Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz says he reads the weather report first each morning. He links weather to economic forecasts, noting Midwest conditions influence shortages and farm salvage plans amid rain delays.
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TV Antenna Electrocutes Four in Arkansas Fire
In Sanction City, Arkansas, a television antenna on a house top fell onto a high voltage wire Tuesday, electrocuting four people inside the home. The house caught fire. two adults and two children died by electrocution before the blaze started.
Bank Robber Wounds Guard and Misses Money Transfer
In April a lone robber wounded a bank guard and clubbed the manager with a gun before escaping without taking any money. The incident ended without theft and police launched an investigation. Local authorities reviewed surveillance and interviewed staff about the sighting.
Nixon reveals new bugging case developments
The Post reports unnamed White House and Justice Department officials expect resignations amid new Watergate bugging disclosures. Nixon recalls his August 29 claim that John W. Dean III led an independent probe, while testimony alleges Dean helped plan the illegal bugging.
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Three year prison term for ex Cook County clerk Barrett
Ed ward Barrett former Cook County clerk was sentenced to three years in prison and a 15000 fine after conviction for taking bribes from a ruling machine company. He claimed to have served with honor as prosecutors attacked his conduct. The era in Washington featured President Nixon defending aides from testimony and signaling possible executive privilege in forthcoming Ervin committee hearings.
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Bomb Shatters Cathedral in Sydney During Mass
Explosion at St. Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral in Sydney during evening mass injures 30 worshippers and shatters pews and windows. Police have no clue to the bomber’s identity. the blast follows similar incidents at a betting agency and a newspaper office the prior days.
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