VP'S meteoric career ends abruptly
A chronology traces Spiro T. Agnew’s resignation as vice president amid a widening FBI inquiry. The timeline covers Aug 1 to Aug 22 with Beall’s notice, subpoenas, Agnew’s denials, records handover, and Nixon’s backing, highlighting mounting legal pressure and political fallout.
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H. L. Schwartz
Associated Press
Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S. Atty
George Beall
Baltimore
Agnew
Judah Best
Beall
Justice Department
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Anderson to reveal sources of all campaign contributions
Gov. Wendell Anderson pledged to disclose the sources of all contributions since taking office and future gifts. He cited an atmosphere of concern from Watergate rather than GOP pressure, and said past donors may opt to keep identities private. The GOP praised the move as long overdue.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Wendell Anderson
Anderson
Dfler
GOP
Robert Brown
Brown
Capitol
U.N guards block Cuban assault on General Assembly
Cuba's Foreign Minister Raul Roa and aides tried to storm the United Nations rostrum to attack Chilean ambassador Raul Bazan. Guards and delegates separated them as Roa declared he rushed to slap Bazan, who accused Fidel Castro of expansionism.
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United Nations. N.Y
Cuba
General Assembly
U.N
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Uruguay
Bolivia
Chile
Raul Roa
Roa
The
Assembly
Raul Bazan
Bazan
Fidel Castro
Castro
Nonsmokers Insurance Ads Halted Pending Review
Farmers Insurance Group agrees to pause Minnesota newspaper ads for a nonsmokers automobile policy until the State Insurance Division approves revised copy. The Advertising Review Board had urged a review for possible unfair practices. Other items mention Agnew indictments and resignations unrelated to the insurance matter.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Farmers Insurance Group
Minnesota
Minnesota Advertising Review Board
Insurance
Minnesota House approves up to 500 million bond plan for home loans
The House Government Operations Committee advanced a bill to issue up to 500 million dollars in state revenue bonds to fund home mortgages. Loans would target earners under 18 thousand dollars annually, cover up to 90 percent of home value to a 50 thousand dollar cap, and aim to aid buyers during credit crunches while restraining commercial rates. The measure now goes to the House floor in the 1974 session.
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Anderson
Quirin
James Casserly
DFL
Minneapolis
Leaders react with sympathy to Agnew resignation
Governors and party leaders nationwide voiced sadness and praise after Spiro T. Agnew resigned as vice president and pleaded no contest to income tax evasion. Figures like Lucey Mandel Curtis Reagan Rockefeller Carter Evans urged swift, cautious succession.
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Agnew
Associated Press
Spiro T. Agnew
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Lucey
Baltimore
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Arson Losses Rise Over Twenty Percent Nationwide
The National Fire Protection Association reports fires set or suspicious in origin caused about 285.6 million dollars in losses last year, a rise of over 22 percent. In Des Moines, Iowa, the president of the Jewish Welfare Federation calls residents to contribute to a United Jewish Appeal Fund Drive.
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Boston
National Fire Protection Association
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines
Minnesota Governor vows no action on AFDC welfare
Governor Wendell Anderson says he will not seek legislative action next year to improve or raise Minnesota AFDC payments. He opposes further increases, despite the 1973 rise. Rep. James Ulland criticizes Anderson for not backing any AFDC raise and for high personal expenses.
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ST. Paul
Anderson
James Ulland
Duluth
Ulland
AFDC
Alland
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Maine
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New York
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