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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1973
Page
2
Economist Eliot Janeway proposed a fee on top of each foreign sale of farm products to reduce the U S trade deficit. He argues the United States could export 20 billion dollars in farm products and net about 4 billion with the surcharge while domestic supplies remain intact.
Puerto Rico becomes the first US territory to require seat belts for all drivers and passengers including those in taxis. Officials cite a high traffic fatality rate with 562 deaths last year and urge fines to improve compliance. Arizona is noted as another high fatality area for comparison.
An opinion piece argues greed endangers 40 percent of U.S. catch by menhaden, a key food source for game fish and ecosystem regulator. It cites NMFS data showing declines since the 1950s, industry influence, spotter planes, and calls for federal management amidst uncertain future stocks.
The Mailbag Today argues a congressional cut-off on military operations in Indochina would mirror January peace gains. If observed by the President, thousands of lives could be saved and peace efforts strengthened, though secret bombing is condemned. Citizens urged to act and oppose war contracting in Arizona.
Scottsdale writer George Holmes urges national newspapers to lead a campaign to remove all corrupt elected officials. He targets Congress members and octogenarian senators, calling for audits of contributions and income, arguing Watergate shows the media must push for decency in government.
The Senate drafts a fiscal 1974 appropriations bill plan to place three stories of House offices underground between Capitol and House buildings arguing underground space is used for facilities. The House objects citing daylight and expansion needs while the Senate previously expanded above ground. The bill goes to conference with little House involvement.
Washington report outlines President Nixon's response to Henry Petersen's warning that Haldeman and Ehrlichman might be prosecuted. Petersen urged firing them while Dean should stay. Nixon then pressed for Dean’s resignation and gave Haldeman a White House tape. The piece weighs benign versus malignant explanations for Nixon’s actions and mentions forthcoming White House tapes.
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