Busing and discipline in Amarillo noted by Izzard
Senate hearings on forced busing to balance race in schools prompt Sen. Tower to push constitutional amendments. A Texan editor argues quality neighborhood education matters more than forced integration. Amarillo police banquet speaker Dr. A B Martin stresses discipline over buddying for teens. WES Izzard
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Nixon announces new Watergate probe and possible aide involvement
President Nixon says he will personally lead a new Watergate investigation with March 21 start and hints some White House aides may have been involved in the June burglary and bugging at Democratic National Headquarters. Martha Mitchell raises fears of pressure on her husband John N. Mitchell.
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Nixon to Fire Staff Aides if Found Guilty in Watergate Espionage
President Nixon told reporters he would dismiss any White House staffer proven involved in illegal political espionage during the 1972 campaign. He also said past and present aides would testify under oath in public hearings starting May 15 and condemned any attempt to cover up the case.
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Flooding Strains Texas Coast as Evacuations Rise
Record rainfall floods streets from Beaumont to Houston and Port Arthur forces evacuations. Cypress Creek overflows in Harris County, with volunteers aiding residents to Cypress-Fairbanks High School. Port Arthur area risks road access as rivers rise and flood warnings extend across Central and South Texas.
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GOP Extends Out-of-Court Offer in Watergate Suit
The Committee for the Re-election of the President offered the Democratic National Committee 525000 to settle the 64 million civil suit over Watergate bugging and burglary. DNC chair Robert Strauss confirmed the offer and said decisions await the public inquiry. Depositions from former aides and Stans were set to continue as the DNC noted its debt and the expense of the litigation.
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Weather Outlook Lets Clouds Grow Cooler Windy Days
Increasing cloudiness and wind bring a cooler spell through Thursday. A 40 percent chance of rain today afternoon and night with a high in the upper 60s and a low around the lower 40s. Thursday will see a high near 60 as winds turn southwest at 20 to 30 MPH this afternoon.
Amarillo credits weigh fund use in AAFBCU liquidation
Amarillo chapter of the Texas Credit Union League seeks use of the stabilization fund to protect deposits at the Amarillo Air Force Base Credit Union in liquidation. They warn losses could exceed $1.25 million and urge swift action, audits, bonding, and tighter laws to cover incompetence and fraud by officials. Officials plan further investigations with the Credit Union Commission.
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Millionaire Kaplan Says Sister Spent 200000 On Prison Escape
Joel D. Kaplan, once jailed for murder, recounted a 1971 helicopter escape from Santa Marta Acatitla. He says his sister Judy Dowis financed the plan with 200000 bribes to Mexican officials, while he maintains his innocence and fears extradition.
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