Connally Indicted on Bribery Perjury and Obstruction Charges
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally was indicted by a federal grand jury on bribery perjury and obstructing justice. He allegedly received $10 000 from milk fund official Jake Jacobsen in exchange for supporting higher federal milk price supports. Jacobsen of Associated Milk Producers Inc was named for an illegal payment. Five counts carry up to 16 years in jail and $30 000 in fines.
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Washington
Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Jake Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Asso
Ciated Milk Producers Inc
Texas
Byrd Sees Growing Odds of Nixon Impeachment Conviction
Senator Byrd on ABC said it grows daily that the Senate will convict President Nixon in an impeachment trial later this year if he does not supply tapes demanded by the House. He noted his own vote would be against Nixon, signaling momentum as Mansfield and Scott plan to launch trial proceedings.
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Washington
Robert C. Byrd
Senate
Nixon
Byrd
ABC
House
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
French blast at Mururoa Atoll cited as sixth test
New Zealand reports prime minister Norman Kirk says France conducted another nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll. The blast is described as the sixth in the current series, with Paris offering no confirmation or denial.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Norman Kirk
Mururoa Atoll
Australia
AMA Calls For Reversing DDT Ban In Public Health Move
The Journal of the American Medical Association urges ending the EPA ban on DDT as a public health tool. Dr. Thomas H. Jukes argues the 1972 ban was political, not scientific, and suggests DDT could be essential for insect control with careful use.reports indicate EPA may reassess and consider a more liberal policy.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Thomas H. Jukes
University of California At Richmond
Environmental Protection
Jukes
EPA
Watergate Guard Seeks Steady Job Amid Reluctant Employers
Frank Wills the former Watergate whistleblower says he hopes for steady work but notes many employers view him as too high profile. He spent the weekend in Oakland campaigning for Alameda County sheriff candidate Vic tor V. James Jr. and handles TV interviews and student inquiries through his attorney. Wills was on duty at the Watergate complex in June 1972 when he discovered the break in and informed police.
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Oakland
Calif
Frank Wills
Watergate
Wills
Victor V. James Jr
Alameda County
Watergate Complex
Washington D.C
Democratic Party
Miss Black America Crowned in Indianapolis
Von Gretchen Shepard, 24, of San Diego California, was named Miss Black America at the fifth annual pageant held in Indianapolis. Shepard bested 28 competitors to claim the title with Ann-Luise Harrison, Elizabeth Smith, Sandra Griffin, and Angela Bridges finishing as runners-up from Wisconsin Oklahoma Tennessee New Jersey.
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Indianapolis
Ind
von Gretchen Shepard
San Diego
Calif
Miss Shepard
Ann-Luise Harrison
Minnetonka
Wis
Elizabeth Smith
Tulsa
Okla
Sandra Griffin
Memphis
Tenn
Angela Bridges
Passaic
Cyprus Conflict Halts As Greece Britain Turkey Seek Provisional Solution
Greek Turkish and British foreign ministers agreed on a provisional solution to end the Cyprus military confrontation but Turkey balked over provisions concerning its invasion force. Turkish Premier Ecevit said Geneva talks are in the final stage and a decision will come today, though the cabinet refused to discuss Turkish armed forces on Cyprus or reinforcements and supplies.
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Associated Press
Greece
Turkey
Britain
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Geneva
Bulent Ecevit
Gandhi Son To Marry Beauty Queen in September
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's younger son Sanjay Gandhi, 28, is engaged to former college beauty queen Maneka Anand. Officials say the wedding is likely in September. Anand studies German at Jawaharlal Nehru University and won the college beauty contest last year.
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New Delhi
India
Sanjay Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Maneka Anand
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jubilant father at Aiken County Hospital jokes about birth
Report notes a new father exclaiming he got what he ordered after his wife gave birth to a boy. Bystanders comment on differing expectations. Also referenced are civic concerns about the Board of Commissioners and a resident lament on political signs after an election.
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Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Second Nixon Impeachment Article Drafted by Bipartisan Panel
A second article accusing President Nixon of violating the Constitution was drafted by a bipartisan group for the House Judiciary Committee. It cites five charges including tax data access, misuse of FBI and Secret Service, Plumbers unit, failure to act on inquiries, and obstructing justice. Debate and vote were slated as drafting continued. no contempt of Congress language included.
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Washington
Nixon
House Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
William L. Hungate
D-Mo
Richard M. Nixon
Last Of Debates Tonight In South Carolina Runoff Race
In Walterboro the final of four Democratic gubernatorial debates pits Charles Ravenel against W J Dorn as runoff voting approaches. Analysts expect a close race with Ravenel strong in urban areas and Dorn ahead in rural counties across the 3rd District.
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Walterboro
Charles ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel
W.J. Bryan Dorn
South Carolina
Rock Hill
Mullins
Anderson County
Ravenel
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Dorn
Earle E. Morris
Morris
Lexington
Richland
Florence
Polls Open Tomorrow In South Carolina Runoff
South Carolina voters head to the polls tomorrow to cast Democratic nominations for governor and lieutenant governor along with state and local offices. turnout predictions are uncertain as runoff elections typically draw fewer voters than primaries.
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South Carolina
Bandits Rob Riverside Liquor Store in North Augusta
Two black men robbed Riverside Inn Liquor Store just before 8 am. They bought liquor then forced three people into a back room, ripped a phone from the wall, and fled toward Georgia with cash. Aiken County deputies investigate.
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North Augusta
Riverside Inn
Georgia
Ravenel Vows 30 Percent Black Representation in State Jobs
In Manning Ravenel commits to naming blacks to at least 30 percent of state jobs and positions. He says these positions will be high level and that state government should reflect the population, with 30 percent of residents represented.
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Anderson
Ravenel
Manning
South Carolina
Brothers Arraigned in McCormick Murder Case
James Calvin Morrison aged 31 and David Doyle Morrison aged 24, California brothers, were arraigned at the McCormick County Clerk of Court. They waived a formal hearing and will be returned to the State penitentiary after consulting with lawyers Frank Harrison and Julius J. Baggott. Charges of murder are set for the October General Sessions Court in McCormick County.
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McCormick
James
David Morrison
Ft. Gordon
California
McCormick County Clerk of Court
J. P. Gable
Gable
State Penitentiary
George Bell Timmerman
James Calvin Morrison
Frank Harrison
David Doyle Morrison
Julius J. Baggott
General Sessions Court
McCormick County
Canvassing and Phone Calls Drive Local Campaigns
Local candidates race through house-to-house canvassing and phone calls two weeks after the Democratic Primary on July 16. In District 82 northern Aiken and Edgefield, District 84 Horse Creek Valley and Beech Island, and District 86 southeastern Aiken and part of Lexington, candidates seek to persuade voters. M Judson Busbee, 28, of Wagener, faces Medwell Hill for District 86, emphasizing credibility and problem solving from his history and government degree at Lander College. George L. Brighthorp challenges William A. Reel in District 82.
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Debby Wendel
Aiken County
Edgefield County
Horse Creek Valley
Beech Island
Jackson
Lexington County
Judson Busbee
Busbee
Wagener
Medwell Hill
Savannah River Plant
Hill
Lander College
George L. Brighthorp
William A. Reel
Temperatures In 90s Predicted In Aiken County
The forecast shows 10 percent rain chances today tonight and tomorrow with highs in the low 90s and a low of 70 tonight. Forecasters expect dryer conditions to lift temperatures toward 100 degrees for the first time this season at Farmers and Merchants Bank.
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Aiken County
Farmers and Merchants Bank
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