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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1974
Page
1
The committee ends its inquiry and sends a three article impeachment resolution to the House. It accuses President Nixon of obstructing justice misusing powers and defying subpoenas. Debate in the House starts in about two weeks as historic action unfolds.
The article outlines impeachment charges against Richard Nixon for obstructing justice in the Watergate cover up and the 1972 break in. It cites abuse of federal powers, wiretapping, tax audits, and rights violations, plus defying subpoenas for taped conversations.
The House Judiciary Committee debated three impeachment articles against President Nixon and adopted one, asserting Nixon must turn over subpoenaed evidence. Two other articles on Cambodian bombing and income taxes failed amid Republican opposition and Democratic defections. The panel's actions hinge on House Rules approval and possible Senate trial.
President Nixon's lawyers plan to urge Judge Sirica to withhold portions of 20 surrendered Watergate tapes from special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. James D. St Clair says an index and analysis will be submitted, noting possible gaps due to tape changes.
St. Clair has supplied Sirica with 11 six hour tape reels containing the original recordings of the conversations and duplicate tapes of the Watergate discussions. An additional 13 conversations of the total 64 are scheduled for court on Friday.
Former presidential aide John D. Ehrlichman receives a minimum 20 months to five years in prison for conspiracy and perjury in the Ellsberg break in. Judge Gesell rules concurrent sentences for Liddy Barker and Martinez, with Liddy’s term running parallel to prior Watergate sentencing.
Greek Turkish and British officers survey the Cyprus battlefield from the air to define the ceasefire line under the Geneva agreement. The pact allows Turkish forces to remain indefinitely and creates a UN buffer zone, while Greek Cypriots criticize the plan for not evacuating Turkish troops from Kyrenia and contend authority on the island remains disputed.
Euell T. Gibbons, author of Stalking the Wild Asparagus, disclosed he has an ulcer. The 63 year old natural foods advocate said excessive aspirin for an arthritic condition led to the ulcer, not overindulgence in greens or sassafras tea.
Ohio lottery rules limit prizes to cash for now. Officials expect legislative authorization for non cash prizes later. Nearly 10,000 prospective vendors submitted applications as sales near and John Kirkland expects about 12 million tickets to be distributed.
Sherman Sharpe of 10 Plains Rd The Plains says his dachshund pups drew many inquiries and sold out in two days. He notes he and others could have sold more if available, highlighting brisk demand for inexpensive puppies.
Ohio Bell repairmen and installers must notify company officials at least 48 hours before walking off, a spokeswoman said. Union leaders earlier announced members voted to strike if negotiations fail. Atty. Gen. Brown filed suits against four Cleveland auto dealers, seeking injunctions and $5,000 daily fines.
The largest Chilean trial ends with death sentences for the former head of the state bank and three air force officers. Prison terms from 300 days to life are given to 56 other alleged Allende supporters. Three defendants are acquitted.
Heather forecasts a fair and cool night with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s. Details on Page 2.
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