Agnew resignation shocks nation after tax case plea
Spiro Agnew facing possible indictment for bribery extortion conspiracy and tax fraud walked into a Baltimore court to enter a no contest plea while aides said his decision to quit crystallized after a New York speech. The era of Nixon’s vice presidency ended amid a spate of leaks and political scandal.
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Former McGovern aide testifies no crimes by campaign
Rick Stearns a Harvard Law School student and Western states coordinator for McGovern 1972 testifies to the Senate Watergate committee that the campaign made mistakes but did not commit crimes. He denounces efforts to smear the campaign and describes rumors tied to DeVan Shumway and a 1967 pro Middle East stance.
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Friday Forecast for Carroll Richter Floroscope Readers
Full Moon sharpens action and impulse risking mistakes. study all factors before acting. Aries urged to avoid hastiness and protect connections, Taurus advised to consult an expert and support loved ones, Gemini to deepen bonds and show patriotism, and Libra to improve relationships through listening.
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Agnew Resigns as Vice President in 1973 Letter
Open letter from Spiro T. Agnew resigning the office of Vice President effective immediately cites inability to resolve accusations and the national interest. Nixon's reply commends Agnew's service and expresses personal loss, noting his resignation avoids protracted national division.
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Swiss Rated Most Trusted In Cross National Poll
In a survey conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Holland and Belgium, Switzerland led eight countries with 78 percent trust and 11 percent distrust. The United States had 69 percent favorable, 23 percent unfavorable. Britain 61 and 30. Russians 23 favorable, 68 distrust. Chinese 9 favorable, 74 unfavorable. French 52 favorable, 38 unfavorable. Germans 45 and 46. Italians 31 and 59.
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Arabs Stand Firm as New War Surges in Middle East
By Elias Antar in Beirut, Arabs resist collapse on day six of the latest Middle East conflict. The piece recalls 1967 when Arab forces were routed, contrasting that outcome with today as Egyptian and Syrian armies continue fighting and pride slowly replaces collective trauma.
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