Hunt testifies Colson ordered forged cables linking Kennedy to Diem murder
Watergate figure E Howard Hunt told grand jurors Colson directed forgery of cables tying President Kennedy to Ngo Dinh Diem's 1963 assassination. He described using a Xerox, razor blades and a typewriter to create two forged cables while Colson urged improvement. Colson denied the charge.
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Los Angeles
E. Howard Hunt
Charles W. Colson
John F. Kennedy
Ngo Dinh Diem
Hunt
Pentagon Papers
State Department
Kennedy
Colson
Washington
U.S. District Court
Matt Byrne
Daniel Ellsberg
White House
Diem
CIA
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Pentagon
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
Dean May Get Limited Immunity for Testimony
Washington AP Sen Sam J Ervin announced hearings will begin May 17 with John W Dean III subpoenaed. Immunity to testify would protect Dean from self incriminating use of his statements though evidence from others could still lead to prosecution. Dean may reveal Nixon knowledge of a White House cover up per investigators.
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Washington
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Watergate Investigating Committee
White House
John W. Dean III
Ervin
Dean
Nixon
Democratic National
Senate
Justice Department
U.S. Dist
John J. Sirica
Nixon seeks centralized disaster aid to speed relief
President Nixon urged Congress to create a single federal agency for disaster preparedness and assistance. The plan would shift local recovery duties to states, standardize benefits, and fund initial grants of 250000 per state to boost preparedness. The proposal also envisions a unified disaster fund and housing programs.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Agnes
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Office of Emergency Preparedness
OEP
Peace comes to Wounded Knee ends 70 day occupation
About 40 people gathered at a church in Wounded Knee, S D, as all weapons were turned over to federal officials signaling the end of a 70 day occupation. Dennis Banks remained in the village during negotiations though he reportedly slipped past blockades. Banks promised to surrender in Rapid City, officials said, and the disarmament agreement was being followed.
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Wounded Knee
S.D
American Indian Movement
Dennis Banks
Banks
Rapid City
U.S. Atty
Ken Frizzell
John Sayre
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Richard Hellstein
AIM
Leonard Crow Dog
Pine Ridge
Bemidji High School names Bucher principal
Dr. L M Wangberg announced David J Bucher of Grand Forks North Dakota will become principal of Bemidji Senior High School with an effective start date July 1. He comes from Red River High School and has worked in the Grand Forks system since 1966.
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L. M. Wangberg
David J. Bucher
Grand Forks
N.D
Bemidji
Board of Education, Independent School District No. 31
Bucher
Red River High School
Schroeder
Central High School
U.S. Vitamin Corporation
University of North Dakota
University
Minnesota School of Business
Cambridge
Bemidji Police Civil Service Commission Sets Rules
The Bemidji Police Civil Service Commission approved meeting guidelines and dates. Regular meetings will be on the third Friday at 7 p.m. in city hall if space allows, with special meetings by two members and 24 hours notice.
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Bemidji Police Civil Service Commission
E.R. Hind
Commission
Roberts
James McDowell
Hind
Bemidji
Ralph Moberg
Police Commission
Consul General Freed After 76 Hours Detention
U S Consul General Terrance G Leonhardy was released unharmed after 76 hours in captivity by a guerrilla band. He appeared tired with bloodshot eyes and gray stubble, saying he was very happy to be with family. He had been seized while driving home Friday afternoon during a broader crisis.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
U.S
Terrance G. Leonhardy
Leonhardy
Cuba
Harpings Notes Crust as Daily Staples for Some Guys
A humorous line about surviving on bread crusts highlights a lighthearted view of frugality. The speaker suggests that some people manage on minimal food, focusing on crust as a practical staple in tough times.
City considers boosting water supply and zoning reviews
City council, urged by Water Department Superintendent Ernest Slough, may increase supply by developing a well field and updating old plans while awaiting a possible federal drinking water bill. The council tabled several zoning requests for further study and approved multiple bids and licenses.
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Water Department
Ernest Slough
Slough
Lloyd Lind
Lake Avenue
Planning Commission
Harold N. Olson
Hwy. 2 West
Irvine Avenue
Olson
24Th Street
McMahon
Minnesota Department of Health
Beltrami County OKs Vehicle Buy and Land Sale Moves
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners opened bids for a new sheriff department vehicle, approving a 1973 Chevrolet Bel-Air from Walden's of Blackduck at 2632 dollars with a 1971 Plymouth trade in, with only Bob Lowth Ford of Bemidji bidding. The board also discussed joint radio equipment action with Clearwater County and Red Lake Reservation, and voted to withdraw three county land parcels for re appraisal before November tax-forfeit sale. County engineer John Kemp to discuss several matters with the board.
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Beltrami County
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Florida White House
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Richardson
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Sirica
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Liddy
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