01 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1973
Page
1
Area gas dealers report no Labor Day closures despite rumors of a statewide shutdown tied to Phase 4 price controls. Pennsylvania groups warn of potential protests while price rules delay rollouts, with operators split over impact on lease versus company stations and consumers facing mixed price expectations.
Soviet media publish letters denouncing Andrei Sakharov as anti Soviet activity may precede action against him. Citizens from Perm Dniepropetrovsk and Voroshilovograd condemn the H bomb designer for disloyalty while authorities move workers and technicians to craft hostile notices.
Deputy press secretary confirms Agnew requested Saturday meeting with President Nixon in Washington. Officials deny any resignation discussion, while Justice Department has no information. The session follows Agnew’s August denial of kickback claims and marks first face to face since August 7.
Labor Day weekend looms with 90 plus degree heat driving record crowds to parks and highways. Philadelphia uses hydrant sprinklers to cool residents amid water waste concerns while Pittsburgh logs air pollution and water pressure issues. Pools stay open past Labor Day to offer relief.
Insurgents attacked north and south of Phnom Penh inflicting heavy losses. An artillery barrage at Kompong Chaim killed 18 soldiers and wounded 58. Fighting centered on Kompong Speu and Kompong Cham as Lon Nol vows to hold the capital. Cham lies isolated with Highway 7 cut and airport closed.
Film director John Ford known for The Informer Stagecoach How Green Was My Valley Grapes of Wrath died Friday at his Palm Desert home. Spokesman said he passed away at 6 05 p m PDT and cause of death was not immediately known.
The Somerset County Farmers and Bankers Tour on September 13 visits Cambria County sites. Bus reservations by September 10 4 p.m. at the county extension office cost six dollars including fare admission and noon refreshments.
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