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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
1
Skylab 3 astronauts led by William Pogue exposed Earth pictures by forgetting to insert light filters. Flight Director Neil Hutchinson says most data is lost, with some salvage possible through postflight processing.
Sam Cash said the hearings were suspended to give investigators time to develop a complete case. The committee probe, paused since August, may return to television next month and include figures linked to President Nixon, including close ally Charles G. Rebozo and possibly Donald Nixon. Dean alleged Nixon involvement in the cover up.
Jenkins the theater operator fined 750 dollars and given 12 months probation argues Georgia obscenity law misapplied contending local standards should guide obscenity and Carnal Knowledge is not obscene. He is backed by the National Association of Theatre Owners and publishers groups. The Georgia Supreme Court says obscenity code tied to related statutes and allows local communities to decide obscenity while the Court last term expanded state power over obscenity standards.
Reported plan for a Thursday and Friday shutdown as organizers warn of a significant fuel shortage. The dispute involves Frank Fitzsimmons and the Teamsters amid energy crisis talks with President Nixon.
Secretary of State Kissinger appealed for a united Western alliance to confront the energy crisis and nuclear balance in Europe. He urged closer NATO consultation and warned against European divisions while noting U.S. support for European unity and independent defense debates.
Obituaries report deaths of Fred Aaron 83 Oaks Grove. M Bragg 86 Brooks. C Irvin Campbell of Forrest Hill. Dan Childs Jr. Crab Orchard. Blandford Persinger formerly Stamford, now Philadelphia. Frank M Sulesky Scarbro. Funeral arrangements through Melton Mortuary, Paul Terry Funeral Home, and others. services held or planned with graveside rites and church memorials. Surviving family members and affiliations with United Mine Workers noted.
Washington reports the Paley Commission warned 1952 forecasts of a fuel shortage remain unacted upon by government and industry. It notes limited funding for oil shale and coal research, with $20,000 allocated in parts and federal spending on peaceful atomic energy at $1 billion since 1952, while production remains distant.
Nixon paid no California state income taxes 1969 to 1972 citing domicile in Washington and local exemption as a federal official. The Mills committee will probe legality of a San Clemente property sale profit and a large deduction for turning over vice presidential papers. Washington Post notes undisclosed donation of papers to National Archives and a sizable tax deduction in 1968. A financial statement shows a low federal tax rate relative to income, a tripled net worth as president, and heavy borrowing from friends and family. Kissinger reportedly discussed a potential POW issue with Syria during a Middle East tour. Uncertain peace talks loom as Syrian officials describe Beirut and Cairo positions.
The article reviews a sequence of letters between Khrushchev and Kennedy amid the Cuban crisis and notes Khrushchev's Oct 26 letter proposing mutual restraint and a U S pledge not to invade Cuba. It also reports Andrew Brezo Molina’s funeral details with survivors and burial plans in West Virginia.
A 38 member Judiciary Committee panel inched toward an impeachment inquiry by organizing staff for the investigation. The group narrowed from over 100 candidates for the special counsel post as it prepares internal inquiries into disclosures related to President Nixon.
Henry Hope 74 of Baltimore formerly Mount Hope died Saturday after a long illness in a Baltimore hospital. Born in England he came to the United States as a boy. Surviving are Bertha Jones Hope one son William M. Hope two daughters Rita Coley and Doris Kern two sisters Hilda Kenwright Netllie Collier and three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at John J. Duda Funeral Home Wise Ave Baltimore. Burial followed by arrangements.
The union has 105,000 active miners and similar pensioners. Huge said medical benefits can continue if the strike lasts, but pension payments would be trimmed. He noted the fund grew slowly, with $50 million to $100 million idle in a union bank account in Washington, D.C., earning no interest.
The President stated that San Clemente will revert to government ownership after the death of President Nixon and his wife, signaling a potential transfer of a presidential residence.
The Texas Farmers Union votes unanimously to back a resolution calling for the impeachment of the President. The measure, introduced by Max Carriker of Ruby, Texas, seeks to pressure the United States to push Israel toward a peace settlement and demands withdrawal from certain international commitments. The act follows discussions at the Texas Farmers Association weekend meeting.
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