Weicker Links Watergate Bugging to GOP Espionage
Senator Lowell P. Weicker Jr. says Watergate bugging was part of GOP political espionage against Democrats, directed from the White House. He doubts President Nixon knew of tactics but urges top aides to testify. McCord’s testimony draws Mitchell denial and calls for Liddy testimony.
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Indiana praised for multi year crime plan funding
Indiana's 1973 74 criminal justice program won high praise from the LEAA as excellent and unique and Indiana received a record 13.5 million grant to operate it plus 1.1 million earlier for administrative costs. The total exceeds 14.5 million in funding for the coming year with emphasis on Lake and Marion counties and local prevention efforts.
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Pentagon Admits Cost Overruns and Spending Shifts
Pentagon budget official Fred P. Wacker told the House Armed Services Committee that cost overruns stem from bad estimates and that financial constraints will force fewer weapons purchases and fewer high tech advances. He noted last armor tech and night vision rising costs and said Congress should not expect major increases in weapons funding.
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