Watergate Hearings Resume As McCord Faces Clemency Claim
James W. McCord Jr. testifies before the Senate Watergate probe about an offer of executive clemency allegedly tied to Nixon. John J. Caulfield denies naming Nixon in such a plan, while senators seek full disclosure of possible presidential involvement and related White House actions.
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Watergate fallout reshapes Senate push on Nixon era power
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield calls Watergate a political disaster but a chance to curb White House influence. Vice President Agnew urges GOP lawmakers not to overreact to the scandal. Mitchell and Stans plead innocent in New York to charges linked to Vesco tied funding. Judiciary panel moves on Richardson AG nomination as Watergate probe role is settled.
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Supreme Court deadlock delays desegregation ruling
The 4-4 tie in Richmond Va blocks merging predominantly black inner city schools with nearby white suburbs. Proponents claim no precedent set, while opponents hail the setback as a break against cross district busing. Rep. Ford and Sen. Byrd react as similar suits loom nationwide.
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Skylab salvage mission focus as countdown begins
Three astronauts travel to Cape Kennedy for a Friday launch pause amid extreme heat and cold aboard Skylab. Flight controllers work to balance temperatures from 130 degrees to 34 degrees, testing repair maneuvers in Alabama and weighing the risk of losing the 294 million station if a solar shield cannot be deployed.
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Kissinger and Tho Hold Fifth Vietnam Talks in Paris
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for the fifth time in Paris after months of talks aimed at reviving the Vietnam cease fire. The pair logged 18 hours across four meetings with deputies another long session, while no clear plan for an interpretive annex emerged. The atmosphere remained cordial as Tho avoided public comment on Viet Cong bombing charges.
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Ohio panel weighs lottery stalemate and tax plan
A six member conference committee meets in Columbus to seek a compromise on creating a state lottery with Democrats favoring flexible funding for Vietnam veterans and Republicans demanding tax relief uses. A parallel bill aims to fix term dates for 100 to 120 state boards and commissions to end long standing administration confusion.
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Memphis Gunman Kills Four on Quiet Street
In Memphis a gunman identified as 30 year old David Sanders shot and killed four neighbors including William Farmer, 73, a retired railroad man, and wounded four others before a police officer was killed and the gunman was killed by tear gas and return fire. Witnesses recalled the victims, among them Candy Girl Henriettta Watson and elderly junkman John Aldridge. Police said the attack occurred on a quiet Memphis street before 4 p.m.
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Cochran Drops Dismissal Appeal
Former Athens Police Chief Charles Cochran has dropped his appeal to the Athens Civil Service Commission. Acting chief Ted Jones may be blocked from becoming permanent chief as Cochran appeals a demotion to captain and 10 day suspension.
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Ohio public employee union unionizes into OGELA in Columbus
Workers at Ohio University and the Athens Mental Health Center unify under the Ohio Government Employes Labor Alliance. The SEU merges with OCSEA, forming a 45 000 member alliance with about 30 000 state agency and university workers.
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Cost of Living Rises Sharply in April Across Key Goods
Washington reports April cost of living jumping with sharp increases in food clothing used cars and gasoline. Government data show broad inflation pressures across major consumer items.
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Saccharin May Lead To Cancer Warned By FDA
The FDA reports presumptive evidence that saccharin causes cancer like tumors in rats and notes it will stay on the market until NAS guidance is received. Gold prices ease in London while remaining near Zurich records as the dollar strengthens in parts of Europe. Brezhnev returns to Moscow to plan Nixon visit after asserting nearer durable peace, bidding farewell to Brandt in Bonn.
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Antioch Faculty to Return as Occupation Continues
Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio expected to reopen today after President James P Dixon declared an emergency measure to resume the education process. About 200 students occupied several buildings for 32 days demanding guaranteed financial aid for low and middle income students.
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Vaughn Monroe, Classic Band Leader, Dies at 62
Vaughn Monroe, famed bandleader and singer of the 1940s and 50s, died Monday. His smooth baritone powered Racing to the Moon to a million records, and he formed his own band in 1937, starring on Camel Caravan for eight years.
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