Presbyterians Elect First Black Leader
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wendell Bottoms, a 66 year old Georgia pastor, was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A becoming the first Black person to hold the post in the denomination s 113 year history He won 234 votes on the first ballot beating two white ministers and led an integrated Decatur congregation showing a changing South with hopes for unity across races and classes.
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Decatur
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John B. Danhoff
Dallas
End of Nixon Impeachment Inquiry Nears Final Phase
The House Judiciary Committee narrows the 55 original allegations against President Nixon to about five under active review. Key issues include Watergate cover-up, Nixon taxes, and alleged IRS political use. Closed hearings are planned this week led by Chairman Peter Rodino Jr. and include testimony on 1969-72 income taxes.
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Nixon Promises Israel Same Nuclear Assistance
In Jerusalem, President Nixon pledged the United States will extend the same nuclear power support to Israel as to Egypt, including reactor and fuel supply under safeguards. He and Prime Minister Rabin affirmed long term arms shipments and ongoing cooperation on nuclear energy, technology, and fuel.
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Kissinger Quiet as Nixon Leads Middle East Tour
In Jerusalem Kissinger stays out of the limelight during President Nixon's Middle East tour. He meets foreign ministers and briefs the president while Nixon advances talks. Kissinger spoke once, hinting he would quit over the wiretapping issue, then returned to background duties as Sadat praised his role later.
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