Mitchell Faces Subpoena Fight Over Watergate Papers
Former Attorney General John Mitchell testifies before the Senate Watergate committee amid hostile questioning over whether he shielded Nixon from the Watergate affair. The panel weighs subpoenaing presidential papers as Kalmbach funds to Republican Senate campaigns emerge in 1970 documents.
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Kalmbach
Senate
Public Institute
Washington
Weicker
Watergate Committee
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Re Election a Priority for Nixon, Mitchell Testifies
Former Attorney General John Mitchell told the Senate Watergate committee that Nixon’s 1972 re election was the overriding national goal and would justify almost any means short of treason or high crimes tied directly to the presidency. He invoked a Lombardi like creed to justify actions.
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Washington
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Vince Lombardi
Lombardi
Mitchell
Senate
Mitchell testimony on Watergate cover-up and Nixon protection
Former adviser to Nixon described cooperating in the cover-up and protecting the president from knowledge of wrongdoing. He said in June 1972 he believed Nixon should have been shielded from information about actions tied to his election. He acknowledged a potential breaking point if treason or high crimes were involved. Mitchell also noted forecasts in May 1972 that McGovern would win and the voters would reject him, both of which provedCorrect.
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Mitchell
Senate
White House
Richard A. Moore
John W. Dean III
Watergate Committee
Archibald Cox
Sen
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Nixon
Tergate
Rtenn
George McGovern
McGovern
Agriculture Department
Treasury
George . Shultz
Japan
Telephone Strike Deadline Set for Monday in Ohio
Southeastern Ohio CWA members face a 6 am Monday strike deadline in a contract dispute with General Telephone Co of America. Negotiations in Marion stall after 14 weeks with Bierne declaring deadlock. About 2,800 operators linemen and clerks would be affected if statewide action proceeds. Local 4375 members in Athens Jackson Logan and Pomeroy met to hear reports from Marion via Sam Eblen.
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Communications Workers of America
General Telephone Co. of America
Washington, D. C
Joseph A. Bierne
CWA
Marion
Tom Ryan
Associated Press
General Telephone
Ohio
Athens
Jackson
Logan
Pomeroy
Lakeview Manor
Sam Eblen
Buchwald Column Debuts in The Messenger satire page
Art Buchwald, renowned humor columnist, joins The Messenger with three weekly columns on the editorial page starting today. He provides instant responses for Nixon supporters amid Watergate talk and draws material from Washington events for readers in over 350 newspapers worldwide.
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Messenger
Buchwald
Washington
Energy Saving Tips From Nixon Administration
A list prepared by Deputy Treasury Secretary William E. Simon outlines practical home and driving measures to cut energy use by five percent. Actions include heating and cooling adjustments, turning off unused devices, selecting efficient appliances, repairing leaks and ducts, and reducing highway speeds to save gasoline.
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Washington
Nixon
Administration
Treasury
William E. Simon
Oil Policy Committee
Simon
Official Says Public Won’t Like Phase 4 Controls
Washington AP reports Nixon aides anticipate public discontent with Phase 4 wage price controls as planning ends. An unidentified official predicts limited popularity, potential quick end to controls, and possible shift back to free market. Treasury and White House sources signal near term decision with possible tax or spending changes.
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Washington
Woman Kills Lion To Save Grandson at Bear Country
In Rapid City South Dakota a grandmother said she killed a mountain lion with a butcher knife to save her infant grandson 18 month old Jason Cowden who was mauled after the animal leaped through a motor home window at Bear Country park The boy was listed in serious condition in a Rapid City hospital Mrs Underdahl 53 described praying for strength and the right spot as she twisted the knife to pierce the heart of the attacking lion The park rules advise staying in the car and not rolling down windows.
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Peter Underdahl
Anoka
Minn
Rapid City
S. D
Rapid City, S.D
Jason Cowden
James Cowden
Underdahl
Nixon Signs Benefit Hike For Social Security
President Nixon signed a law increasing Social Security benefits by at least 5.6 percent starting July 1 1974 and raising payroll taxes on annual earnings up to 12 600 effective January 1 1974.
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Nixon
Washington
Ohio plans petition against Amtrak cut to National Limited
Ohio will file a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission by week’s end opposing Amtrak’s plan to drop the National Limited service in August. Maryland Pennsylvania Indiana and Missouri will file objections. The train connects the New York Washington corridor with Kansas City and stops daily in Columbus and Dayton.
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Amtrak
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Missouri
New York-Washington
Kansas City
Columbus
Dayton
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Weather forecast calls for mild night and warm Friday
Weather outlook shows clear and mild conditions tonight with lows in the mid 60s. Friday will be partly cloudy and warmer with a chance of thundershowers and highs in the mid to upper 80s.
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