Shapp pushes federal strip mine rules in PA tour
Gov. Shapp, touring six western Pennsylvania mines, again backs coal as key energy, urges Congress to pass strong strip mine regulations. He cites PA reclamation success, warns against weak federal bills, and promotes continued regulation to prevent land damage. Accompanied by Rep. Laudadio and Bureau of Surface Mine Reclamation director Guckert.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Pennsylvania
Lawrence
Butler
Venango
Clarion
John Laudadio
D-Westmoreland
William Guckert
Bureau of
Gasoline Price Ceiling Stay Delayed by Emergency Court
An emergency appeals court stayed a lower court order delaying new retail gasoline ceiling prices set to take effect Saturday. The council studies options while a full hearing is scheduled for Sept. 17. Separately, a District Court injunction blocked ceilings as discriminatory, with public hearings planned on proposed price hikes by steel firms including U.S. Steel.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Edward Allen Tamm
U.S. Steel
Council
John T. Dunlop
Nixon Refuses Court Order to Produce Watergate Tapes
Federal Judge Sirica ordered President Nixon to produce Watergate tapes for private inspection. Nixon refused and the White House signaled possible appeal. The ruling upheld executive privilege but asserted the judiciary must decide its scope, a move likely to go to the D C Circuit.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Watergate
John J. Sirica
San Clemente
Calif
Sirica
U.S. District Court
Annual Flower Show Today in Somerset at St Peters Hall
The Somerset Garden Club hosts its annual Flower Show today from 2 to 9 pm at St Peters Parish Hall West Church Street Somerset. Accredited judges will inspect entries across horticulture artistic arrangements educational and commercial exhibits. Top awards include the Sweepstakes Award for most blue ribbons and Gardener of the Year along with Best of Show Educational Tri Color and Creativity prizes.
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Somerset Garden Club
St Peter’s
West Church Street
Somerset
Ralph Barnett
Federated Garden Club
East Coast Heat Triggers Power Shortages and Curtailed Plant Work
Heat wave grips the East and Midwest with New York State experiencing further 5 percent voltage cuts as demand soars. Oregon governor calls for voluntary 10 percent power cuts amid statewide drought. General Motors trims Linden plant operations affecting 1,750 workers amid record heat and air conditioning use.
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East Coast
Midwest
New York State
Washington-Baltimore
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Tom McCall
Portland
Kgw-Tv
General Motors
Linden
N.J
Next Governor Boomlet for Pete Despite 74 Disclaimer
Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty faces persistent speculation he will seek governor in 1974. At a Cambria County gathering he denied official plans while critics noted pre campaign vibes. He touted tax cuts and streamlined government as he urged restraint on local budgets and social programs.
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Cambria County Boroughs Association
Flaherty
Gov. Shapp
G. Harry Isaacson
Gallitzin
Pete
Boroughs Association
We Must Get A Raise Too
Costs of newsprint supplies and labor push newspapers to raise prices. Effective Oct 1 the single copy will be 15 cents and home delivery 75 cents per week. Mail delivery rises by $6 per year or 56 cents per month.
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Rockwood RD
Weather Bureau
Archibald Cox
Grand Jury
Cox
Senate Watergate Committee
Senate
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Sirica’s Court
California
Judge Sirica
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Boomlet
Somerset County
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Thomas Chernisky
Pennsylvania League of Cities
Mayor Flaherty
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