Nixon Aides Convicted in Watergate Case
A federal jury convicted former Attorney General John Mitchell and ex White House aides H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman of conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the Watergate break in investigation. Mardian also convicted. Parkinson acquitted. Sentencing set later. Ehrlichman vows appeal and Nixon deposition issue cited.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Democratic National Committee
John N. Mitchell
White House
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
NBC
Sirica
Nixon
Haldeman
Mitchell
Mardian
Ford Ends Vacation Faces Major Economic and Energy Decisions
President Ford returns from a 12 day skiing and working vacation in Vail Colorado to Washington with crucial choices on the economy and energy. He named James Lynn to head the budget office and privacy act safeguards were signed. Ford awaited further guidance from top advisers and prepared for sessions in DC. He also faced the CIA spying controversy and pocket vetoed a travel allowance bill.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Washington
James T. Lynn
Roy L. Ash
Office of Management and Budget
CIA
Rocky Mountain
Grand Junction
Air Force One
Ron Nessen
Central Intelligence Agency
United States
William C. Colby
Colby
Nelsen
Verdicts in Watergate case prompt mixed reactions
Four defendants were convicted on all counts in the Watergate cover-up trial. President Ford and Vice President Rockefeller offered no public comment while former President Nixon planned a statement. Senators Baker and TALmadge warned the verdicts do not restore constitutional democracy as others noted the case's lasting impact.
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Washington
Vail
Colo
Ford
Ron Nelson
Tod Reporters
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Robert C. Marcian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Saahen T. Ulasewicz
New York City
Bagman
Hadley
N.Y
Ohio traffic deaths exceed state estimates
Ohio safety officials report more traffic fatalities than predicted, as a holiday period sees higher casualties across the state. The AP dispatch notes rising deaths amid increased travel and crowded roads during peak season.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Weather Outlook and Page Index Details
Classified listings and sections noted with page references. Editorial and obituaries are listed within the issue. Tonight will be clear and cold with lows from 20 to 25. Friday brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain late day with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Detailed forecasts on page 2.
Beef and sugar prices level off as market basket costs rise
An Associated Press market basket survey tracks 15 common items across 13 cities from March 1973 to December 1974. The overall 12 month price rise reached 20 percent, driven by sugar. December declines came from beef sales with record cattle supply, while butter eggs and cookies posted declines or small gains.
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Associated Press
Ohio Uniform Vehicle Code puts tricycles off sidewalks
Ohio’s new Uniform Vehicle Code took effect, adding small yet notable rules. Tricycles are banned from sidewalks as the code extends bicycle definitions, while other laws cover right turns on red, slow vehicles, and emergency vehicle signaling.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
General Assembly
Henderson
Douglas in Serious Condition After Stroke Vacation
Justice William O. Douglas remained in serious condition at Walter Reed after a stroke in Nassau. He was reported alert and resting in intensive care with stable vital signs and undergoing evaluation.
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Washington
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
Bahamas
Douglas
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Ohio revises license plates with validation stickers
Ohio moves to validation stickers for 1974 plates amid a steel shortage. Commercial vehicle registrations run March through May, and passenger plates are validated by April 30 for A to K names and May 31 for L to Z. Sticker cost remains 10.50 plus potential county tax.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Art Feeney
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Feeney
Bureau
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Mrs. Mardian
Parkinsons
Parkinson
Pamela
Jacob Stein
James F. Neal
Mardhan
John W. Dean III
John Mitchell
John Ehrlichman
Robert Marchan
Kenneth Parkinson
U. S
John Sirica
J. J. Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Archibald Cox
E Howard Hunt
FBI
L. Patrick Gray III
Charles W. Bates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Gresham
Wis
Alexian Brothers
Man
Cape Town
South Africa
Christian Barnard
Cece
Senate
Phil A. Henderson II
Eugene P. O'Grady
Cathy
Nassau
Princess Margaret Hospital
Air Force
Dent
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Justice W. O. Douglas
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