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November 15, 1974

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Headlines from November 15, 1974

KISSINGER URGES OIL USERS TO JOIN IN PRICE‐CUT BID

By David Binder Special to The New York Times

Sec Kissinger, announcing Nov 14 that US is undertaking vast new internatl effort to assure adequate energy supplies, proposes internatl agreement to set consumption goals, speech to Univ of Chicago audience; suggests: development of new energy sources through coal tech, use of solar rays and uranium enrichment; stabilization of financial system by extending support to banks that are already reeling under impact of oil dollar investments; aid for developing countries, which currently have $20-billion in payments deficits, to overcome new financial problems, perhaps by creation of separate trust fund attached to IMF for easy-term loans; opening of dialogue with oil-producing countries when collective efforts of consumer countries have begun to take effect; Kissinger warns producers must recognize that further increases in prices while dialogue is being prepared and when system has not even absorbed previous rises would be disruptive and dangerous; indicates that Amer proposals will be presented in hardened form to internatl energy agency, outgrowth of Washington energy conf

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ROCKEFELLER VOWS TO RESTRICT GIFTS IF HE IS CONFIRMED

By Linda Charlton Special to The New York Times

A J Goldberg, opponent of N A Rockefeller for Gov of NYS in '70, testifies at hearings on Rockefeller's nomination as Vice Pres that he cannot accept Rockefeller's apology for his role in publication of derogatory campaign biog of Goldberg; Rockefeller and bro Laurance S were involved in financing of book; Goldberg says that he finds Rockefeller's explanation of financing 'inherently not credible'; also appears to withdraw earlier endorsement of Rockefeller made to FBI agents; says that he recently read book with 'great distaste'; says that Rockefeller family's involvement in financing and publication is important issue, not contents of book; illus with Rockefeller (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 13, 1974, covering November 15, 1974.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Walls And Bridges by John Lennon

    Walls And Bridges

    John Lennon

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    6
  2. 2
    Album cover for Photographs & Memories/His Greatest Hits by Jim Croce

    Photographs & Memories/His Greatest Hits

    Jim Croce

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    7
  3. 3
    Album cover for It's Only Rock 'N Roll by The Rolling Stones

    It's Only Rock 'N Roll

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    19
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    3
  4. 4
    Album cover for Holiday by America

    Holiday

    America

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    19
  5. 5
    Album cover for Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

    Not Fragile

    Bachman-Turner Overdrive

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    12

Notable Births

Chad Kroeger

1974Chad Kroeger, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer[†]

Chad Robert Kroeger is a Canadian musician who is best known for being the lead singer, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and founding member of the rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaborations, appearing as a guest musician in several songs and has contributed in both production and songwriting. He has co-written several songs for other artists and films.

Historical Context for November 15, 1974

In 1974, the world population was approximately 3,996,416,096 people[†]