Dean testifies aides relayed Watergate wiretap to Nixon
John W. Dean III says White House aides likely informed President Nixon about the wiretapping and cover up while denying firsthand knowledge of Nixon's awareness. He cites Gordon Strachan and Haldeman in the operation and says he participated under orders from Haldeman Ehrlichman and others. He faults himself for not stopping the plan earlier.
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Brothers continue trek with Willie the mule toward Calcutta
Willie Make It II the mule accompanies Danish American Kunst brothers on a world walk to publicize UNICEF. John Kunst was killed by Afghan bandits. The group plans to press on through India toward Calcutta despite monsoon and famine areas. The fate of Willie remains unclear as they seek passage to Bangkok and possible U.S. transfer.
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Colson Takes Lie Detector Test Over Watergate Claims
Charles W. Colson said a lie detector test taken in April cleared him of involvement in the Watergate break in. He noted five brief questions from his Washington law partner and was not asked about any Watergate cover up or political espionage.
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John W. Dean III
White House
Colson
Washington
Secretary position advertised with dictation duties offered
Help wanted ad seeks a full time secretary with dictation skills. Salary open and contact number 438-8851 provided for fast results. The ad ran for six days and led to a hire after two nights.
Minnesota tax credit tax break remains in effect says Winona diocese
Msgr. James Habiger states Minnesota's tax credit law stays operable despite a U S Supreme Court ruling on nonpublic school aid. He cites pending Minnesota Supreme Court guidance and details the 1972-73 private school spending and enrollment across Austin parishes.
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Habiger
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Queen of Angels Parish
Pacelli
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Burger
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Renquist
Justice Powell
U S Food Cost Rises $13 in May Ahead of Price Freeze
The Agriculture Department reports that the market basket of U S farm produced foods for a typical family rose by 13 dollars in May, the smallest gain this year. It raises enough food for a 3.2 person year as Nixon orders a general price freeze starting June 13.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Nixon
Wider role for U S corporations told
Private business may someday surpass government in meeting public social needs, said Carl Madden chief economist for the U S Chamber of Commerce at the 53rd annual U S Jaycees convention in Minneapolis. He predicted corporations will become social as well as economic instruments by century's turn. He argued government efficiency prompts corporate role in education welfare and recreation programs. Lewis Timberlake noted John Connally would win Texas if he ran for president and urged Jaycees to pursue relevant projects as beauty pageants wane.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Carl Madden
Texas
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John Connally
Connally
Timberlake
Jaycees
Nixon pursues business as usual amid Watergate hearings
President Nixon maintains a business-as-usual posture while aides acknowledge he is closely monitoring the Senate Watergate hearings from the White House.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Senate
Difficult Russ, French defense talks foreseen
Paris reports that Leonid Brezhnev and Georges Pompidou will meet at Rambouillet Chateau amid expectations France will resist calls for major arms cuts. French officials warn the talks may prove the most difficult so far in Franco Soviet defense discussions since 1964.
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Georges Pompidou
France
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Rambouillet Chateau
Russia
Charles de Gaulle
Neighborhood Program wins council approval for phase two
Austin City Council approved the second year Neighborhood Development Program led by Housing Authority director Kermit Mahan. The plan estimates about 600000 for Dugan property taking, 12 substandard demolitions, tenant relocations, and a residential rehab plus possible mall construction within the Urban renewal border from Milwaukee Road to Oakland Ave. Council member Nemitz abstained due to potential conflict of interest. Debson was absent. The panel also referred annexation petitions for Sheedy property to multiple authorities and approved a plat for Willard Moen with storm sewer conditions. The Moose Club was authorized to sell 3.2 beer at Northwest Park during the June 30–July 1 softball tournament, and a future meeting will discuss converting Webster School into a girls athletic facility.
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1St St. NW
Oakland Ave
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William Debson
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Bureau Investment Co
Sheedy
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Bureau
Lansing Township Board
County Board
Highway Dept
Willard Moen
Moose Club
Northwest Park
Moose Midwest
Webster School
U.S. Trade Deficit Returns in May
The Commerce Department reports May marked a return to a trade deficit after a brief surplus. The deficit underscores ongoing net outflow of dollars through imports exceeding exports and adds pressure on the dollar in foreign exchange markets.
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Washington
Commerce Department
U.S
Classified 12-13 Editorial 4 Area News 8 VS-Mkt. 5 Sports 9 Society 6-7 Comic 11
Classifieds and notices fill the page with briefs on goods services and social items. Editorial notes offer opinions while area news report local happenings and market briefs. Sports and society items round out the issue with standings and community updates.
Tornado Hits Brainerd Area Wrecks Resort Cabins
A tornado touched down east of Brainerd Minnesota damaging Indian Point Resort on Bay Lake and eight cabins at Knief Shoreacres. Six people sustained minor injuries. several cabins and cars were destroyed as trees toppled the damage. Residents sought refuge in lodges and basements amid the five mile, 20 minute burst.
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A. A. Miller Sr
Miller
Magle Lake
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Fagle Lake
Knief
Shoreacres
Indian Point Resort
Minneapolis Star and Tribune Co
Roger Hawthorne
Edina
Malmo
Mille Lacs Lake
Judiciary Committee approves Kelley nomination to FBI director
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Clarence M. Kelley as FBI director with no dissenting votes. The full Senate is expected to act later this week, possibly Wednesday, on the nomination. The 60 day price freeze will be enforced tightly with few exemptions despite potential supply problems. Lightning destroys a hog barn near Blue Earth, killing many of 200 hogs. fire destroys loft and feeding equipment with no damage estimate yet.
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Okays Kelley Washington
Senate
Clarence M. Kelley
Kansas City
FBI Committee
Washington
Cost of Living Council
Blue Earth
Minn
Donald Cole
Fritz Kreewall
Navy charges against two former POWs in mutiny case
Washington AP Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale filed six offenses against two ex POWs Marine Lt Col Edison Wainright Miller 41 of Tustin California and Navy Capt Walter E Wilber 43 of Columbia Cross Roads Pennsylvania including mutiny aiding the enemy refusing to obey orders and attempting to persuade other POWs to be insubordinate.
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Edison Wainright Miller
Tustin
Calif
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Walter E. Wilber
Columbia Crossroads
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