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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1974
Page
5
President Nixon rejects Senator Buckley's appeal to resign as the Arab oil embargo continues. Gas lines are easing but shortages persist. service stations will reopen Sunday. Nixon also criticizes European Common Market unions for their actions.
Funeral plans announced for Huntley at 6 p.m. Sunday in Mountain Village. Survivors include his widow, mother Blanch Huntley of Billings, two daughters and three sisters. The Montana native rose to TV prominence, sparred with reporters, and faced controversy over Big Sky while addressing Watergate questions and presidential confidentiality.
In Houston the Nixon news conference drew friendly feedback from about 500 broadcasters but a disappointed crowd outside. Demonstrators waved signs while police dogs watched, as reporters noted the President appeared candid yet dodged some questions.
The AP poll showed 2-1 support for Buckley’s call among 39 senators, with Goldwater Helms and Curtis publicly opposing. Many lawmakers urged impeachment paths or declined comment to avoid prejudicing potential Senate jurors as to the President’s fate.
A 57 year old widow was accosted on Pine Avenue and dragged into bushes on Locust Avenue where she was robbed of cash, keys, and jewelry after a threatening encounter. Police report the assailant fled and the victim found her door left open with more valuables missing.
Syrian forces report destroying several Israeli tanks and half tracks as fighting continues on the Golan Heights for the ninth straight day. The clash also injuries two United Nations observers in cross-fire near the front.
Anne Klein, renowned New York designer who helped shape sportswear, died after a brief illness. Her work boosted American fashion’s profile and inspired a generation of designers and models. The fashion world mourns a pioneer in modern women's sportswear.
Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Sam Hall ruled a televised appearance by the defendants could jeopardize a fair trial. Hearst and Hearst News executives argued a national TV plea might aid their daughter's release, while the SLA threatened to sever contact with Hearst family if the defendants were shown on screen.
The article describes varied energy policy proposals including lifting gas rationing and Sunday sales bans, expanding exploration on government land, and relaxing coal restrictions. It notes Texas tourism declines amid the energy pinch and quotes truck-stop spokesman Paul E. Pierce criticizing federal handling, while New York proposes an Office of Energy and Resources. It also covers a Miami Beach gathering of scientists in a water-based fuel conference highlighting hydrogen from ordinary water as a potential future energy source.
In Burley Idaho a Hereford cow gave birth to quadruplets, all identical heifers. The four calves weighed about 35 pounds each, were about a month premature, and reported in good health. Veterinarian Dr Maryin Chamberlain noted odds against healthy quadruplets are very high.
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