02 Apr 1973
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1973
Page
1
An explosion in the Over the Rhine area of Cincinnati kills seven and injures at least fifteen as responders say the blast likely stemmed from a natural gas leak. Clara and Al's Cafe and adjacent buildings were badly damaged with multiple bodies found at the scene and in nearby locations.
The weekend tornadoes left at least eight dead and hundreds injured across South Carolina and Georgia. Governor Jimmy Carter estimated 50 to 100 million dollars in damage while 9 000 residents were left homeless in Georgia. Authorities reported six deaths in South Carolina and two in Georgia with extensive property loss including a motel destroyed in Calhoun Falls. Federal aid was sought as storms threatened more flooding in the region.
The start of a weeklong meat boycott reduced meat purchases as families like the Weavers and the Giordanos shifted to tuna, eggplant casseroles, soups, and omelets to save money amid price ceilings on beef pork and lamb and IRS enforcement beginning soon. The movement faced opposition from the National Farmers Organization while shoppers stockpiled ahead and retailers cut orders. Weather and civil disturbances added to the region wide fear as flood and looting concerns spread through North Carolina and Georgia.
Connecticut Senator Lowell Weicker claimed White House Chief of Staff H R Haldeman knew about Watergate actions and urged his appearance before the Senate committee. Weicker also said an ex FBI agent Baldwin said June 17 arrests disrupted plans to bug Senator McGovern's campaign HQ and tap Lawrence O'Brien telephones.
Senate approved a bill to let thousands of veterans wives widows and children receive free medical care at Veterans Administration facilities. The Nixon administration opposed the measure arguing it would be too costly and clash with national health insurance plans.
Leaders of the American Indian Movement delivered a list of ten negotiable points to Asst. U.S. Atty. Gen. Kent Frizzell during a three hour meeting aimed at ending the 34 day occupation at Wounded Knee. AIM attorney Ramon Roubideaux said there is substantial agreement on most points though Frizzell remained cautiously optimistic.
Army Major William H. Hardy described his 30 day underground confinement in a hole with rainwater, a bed of sticks and minimal clothing after an escape from Viet Cong captors. He spoke on ABC News about starvation and overwork while noting no POWs were tortured to death he knew.
Congress faces tough questions as torture allegations against Hanoi prompt Republican and Democratic leaders to oppose or hedge on U S aid. Nixon plans to seek aid later as Kissinger signals no firm proposal yet, while Mansfield cautions the outcome remains uncertain amid war renewal concerns.
North Vietnam claims U.S. prisoners were in good mental and physical condition when released and denounces American torture stories as propaganda. Nhan Dan quotes officials saying humanitarian policy toward captured personnel was welcomed by progressives and accuses U.S. and Saigon of crimes and whitewashing prison abuses.
AP reporter Allen Nacheman recalls buying horsemeat at Ed Carroll's J H Horsemeat Market in Portland Oregon. He describes the odor look and taste as unappealing yet his family and neighbors show appetite. Wife Lane and children Shep and Jennifer sample the dish while the reporter questions the substitution and ethics.
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