What happened on October 24, 1972?

Headlines from October 24, 1972

• ⚛️ Maine Atomic Plant Opens – The nuclear reactor at the Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company was put into operation for the first time at 4:55 A.M. today.
• 🌍 Four Powers Discuss Germany – Representatives from the U.S., Britain, France, and the Soviet Union opened talks on a joint declaration regarding Berlin and Germany.
• 📈 Steel Production Rises – Steel production rose by 4.2% to 2.7 million net tons for the week ending Oct. 21, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
• 🎾 Kodes Wins Tennis Final – Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia defeated Spain's Manuel Orantes to win the singles final in the Spanish international tennis tournament.
• 🎉 Huebner Shines in Chess – Robert Huebner won the gold medal for his top performance at the Chess Olympics in Yugoslavia, achieving seven victories.
• 🏗️ Construction Strike in Connecticut – Construction work in most of Connecticut was halted today due to a laborers’ strike affecting various projects.
• 📊 Utilities Report Gains – The Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation reported an increase in operating revenues of $117.9 million for the third quarter.
• 🚀 Soviet Purchases ITT System – The Soviet telegraph administration will receive an electronic message-switching system from ITT worth about $1.3 million.
• ⚖️ Xerox Hiring Inquiry Planned – A House subcommittee will investigate allegations of racial discrimination in Xerox Corporation's hiring practices.
• 📅 Congress Pay Raise Expected – Representative Morris K. Udall predicts Congress will likely vote itself a pay increase to nearly $50,000 next year.