Watergate Defendants Face Varying Sentences After Convictions
Five Watergate cover up defendants face different potential penalties. Mitchell faces up to 25 years and 37000 dollars. Haldeman up to 25 years and 21000 dollars. Ehrlichman up to 20 years and 35000 dollars. Mardian up to 5 years and 10000 dollars. Parkinson acquitted on two counts. Conspiracy five years and 10000 dollars. obstruction five years and 5000 dollars. false swearing five years and 10000 dollars. perjury five years and 2000 dollars.
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Washington
Watergate
John N. Mitchell
Senate Watergate Committee
H.R. Haldeman
Senate
John D. Ehrlichman
Kenneth W. Parkinson
No Surprises As Watergate Convictions Set Boundaries
Senators Baker and Talmadge said they were not surprised by the guilty verdicts against Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell and Mardian. They urged reflection on the episode’s impact on democracy while noting appeals are likely and public statements were limited.
Sirica Delays Sentencing in Watergate Trial
A federal jury convicted three Nixon aides John Mitchell H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman plus Robert Mardian of conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury for obstructing the Watergate investigation. Parkinson was acquitted. Sentencing awaits judge John Sirica as appeals loom.
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Richard M Nixon
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Asst. Atty
Robert C. Mardian
Kenneth W. Park
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Democratic National Committee
White House
Mitchell
Mardian
Sirica
Working Man Tax Cut Predicted by Heller
AP reports former Aides Council chair Walter Heller says President Ford will propose an income tax cut early this year. He estimates a 15 to 20 billion dollar reduction mainly aiding working and lower income groups, plus a corporate investment credit. He says the cut would lift purchasing power and help argue wage restraint around eight percent.
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Seattle
Walter Heller
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Ford
Heller
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
IRA Extends Cease-Fire 14 Days in Ulster Conflict
The IRA announced a 14 day extension of the Christmas cease-fire in Northern Ireland. A Dublin bureau warned the truce ends January 16 unless Britain shows progress toward a lasting solution. The move comes as hawks within the group push for a shorter extension.
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IRA
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army Today
Britain
Dublin
Rose Parade Opens 200th Birthday Celebration
Pasadena hosts the Rose Parade ending clean up as the 86th annual event launches America 200th birthday celebrations. Officials tied the theme to 1775 Revolutionary War roots with "Heritage of America" and Georgia’s entry "The Colonial Dream" winning top honors.
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Pasadena
Calif
America
Israeli Raid Kills Villagers Near Lebanon Border
Israeli commandos struck Taibeh in south Lebanon near the border as Lebanese authorities report four villagers killed. The Lebanese military says about 60 Israeli troops raided the village, the second raid in 24 hours, after an Israeli claim they destroyed a terrorist house during exchanges of fire.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Beirut
Taibeh
Bicentennial Mint Decorated Coins and Kids Call
Aiken residents note three 1776 1976 commemorative coins with display frame offered for the Bicentennial. Store coupons direct children to dial a number for a recording about New Year’s resolutions. The recording omits the effort required to keep resolutions.
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Bureau of the Mint
Weekend Forecast Brightens After Week of Rain
After gloomy weather and rain, sun returns with mid-50s today and fair tonight. Lows near 20s and a 10 percent rain chance tomorrow with a high near 60. Northerly winds ease tonight then shift through tomorrow as cooler air settles.
Two Notch Rd Paving Sparks Horse Industry Fears in Aiken
At a public hearing in Aiken area planners debated paving Two Notch Road to ease Whiskey Road congestion. Horse industry leaders including John Gaver of the Aiken Training Association oppose paving, fearing it would drive horses and people away and hurt the local economy. Some favored routing changes like extending Laurens Street, but AKATS officials noted congestion remains a concern.
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Two Notch Road
Aiken
John Gaver
Gaver
Aiken Training Association
Greentree Stables
Two Notch Rd
Whiskey Road
Ashley Milner
Two Notch
Alan Coward
Coward
Pete
Laurens Street
Coker Springs Road
Berrie Road
Dupree Place
Whiskey Rd
Bostwick
AKATS
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Sen. Baker
Vail
Colo
Ron Nelson
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Inson
Howard W. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Baker
Nashville
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Republican National
Mary Louise Smith
Anthony T. Ulasewicz
New York City
Bagman
Hadley
N.Y
Archibald Cox
E. Howard Hunt
FBI
L. Patrick Gray III
Jo Haldeman
Parkinson
Pamela
Jacob Stein
James F. Neal
Tel Aviv
Weather Bureau
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