Kleindienst recalls roadblock in Wounded Knee occupation
Former U S attorney general Rich ard Kleindienst testifies he does not recall being told of a roadblock outside Wounded Knee on March 25 or 26. The hearing focused on whether indictments should be dismissed amid claims of selective prosecution and prejudicial publicity.
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Sioux Falls
S.D
U.S. Atty
Richard Kleindienst
Wounded Knee
S.D. Kleindients
Kleindienst
Richard Wilson
U.S
Fred Nichol
Nichol
Mark Lane
New York
Justice Department
Phoenix
Ariz
South Dakota
Committee Clears Way for Final UK Ford VP Nomination
The House Judiciary Committee approved Gerald R. Ford's vice president nomination 29 to 8 with all dissenters from Democrats citing his civil rights record as dismal. Republicans praised Ford, while some Democrats warned they may oppose on the floor. Some members speculated Ford could become president before Nixon’s term ends, with Rep. Jack Brooks expressing support.
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Washington
Gerald R. Ford
House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
House Committee
Ford
Don Edwards
Dcalif
Robert McClory
R-Nt
Nixon
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
Brooks
PCA overstates asbestos risk in Reserve tailings case
Minnesota health officials in depositions say PCA overstated airborne asbestos concerns from Reserve Mining tailings into Lake Superior. They argue health risk claims are exaggerated while noting potential unemployment impacts if the Silver Bay plant is halted. Trial proceeding in federal court with Reserve presenting its defense.
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Minneapolis, Minn
State Health Department
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
PCA
Reserve Mining Co
Lake Superior
James Coleman
Health Department
Coleman
Duluth
Silver Bay
Minn
Reserve
Warren Lawson
Lawson
U.S
Miles Lord
Tokyo department store fire kills dozens in crowded blaze
A seven story Kumamoto department store fire killed at least 37 and injured 77 as flames spread hours after starting on the third floor. Police cited unknown causes while many trapped on floors and roof.
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Kumamoto
Japan
Buzhardt denies consulting secretary over Watergate tape gap
White House lawyer J Fred Buzhardt testified he did not ask President Nixon's secretary Rose Mary Woods about explaining the 18 minute gap on a Watergate tape. He described his efforts to confirm what happened and said neither Nixon nor Gen Haig advised him against discussion.
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Washington
White House
J. Fred Buzhardt
Nixon
Rose Mary Woods
H. R. Haldeman
Miss Woods
Buzhardt
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Ben-Veniste
U.S
John J. Sirica
Haig
Burhart
Ben Veniste
Watergate
Leon Jaworski
Gerald L. Warren
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Warren
Air commercial shapes desire with unseen product pitch
An air commercial persuades listeners by presenting a concept or product they have not heard of, aiming to trigger demand for something new through persuasive messaging. The ad emphasizes novelty and perceived value to prompt interest and potential purchase.
Anderson orders speed limit signs changed
Governor Wendell Anderson directed Minnesota to remove all signs posting speeds above 55 mph. Work to remove about 6,000 highway signs begins Thursday and may finish by week’s end. Some officials cited legal limits and potential changes to 70 mph zones.
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ST. Paul
Schultz
Smebakken
Nixon
Congress
Anderson
Agriculture offices may be revamped nationwide
In Washington four large USDA agencies plan a major reorganization to create nationwide one stop service centers. Secretary Earl L. Butz outlined the plan at Temple Texas with Rep. W R Poage backing. Critics fear job losses though USDA says dislocations will be minimal and 7,800 offices will consolidate under the four agencies now employing 33,000 to 34,000 workers.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
House Agriculture Committee
Temple Tex. Junior College
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
USLA
W. R. Poage
D. Tex
House
Senate Agriculture
Butz
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
Soil Conservation Service
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Department
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R.D. Decker
Larry Larson
Dubai
Middle East
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Amsterdam
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Calif
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Earth
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