Nixon admits knowledge of cover up halting probe
Washington DC President Nixon acknowledges he knew of aspects of the Watergate cover up and halted an investigation. He says impeachment in the House is a foregone conclusion and faces a Senate trial. Transcripts from Camp David week end strategy sessions show high level awareness. Ford halts public defense and declines to discuss impeachment. Republicans shift toward impeachment as new material is released.
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Nixon
Senate
Democratic
Camp David
Washington Post
Watergate
Charles E. Wiggins
R-Calif
House Judiciary Committee
Post
the Post
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Spiro T. Agnew
Vermont lawmakers split over Nixon impeachment stance
Vermont's Rep. Richard Mallary says he will vote to impeach Nixon unless new favorable evidence emerges. Sen. Robert Stafford voices caution that the issue will move to the Senate and hints at possible resignation calls. Sen. George Aiken remains undecided and says he will hear the evidence before judging, amid a White House list calling him persuadable.
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Washington
UPI
Vermont
Richard W. Mallary
Nixon
Stafford
George D. Aiken
Aiken
White House
Newsweek
Nixon Calls Cabinet Meeting Over Watergate Disclosure
Nixon summoned his cabinet to the White House to explain his statement on withholding pertinent information about the Watergate coverup.Officials described the meeting as nonemergency, with Warren saying it aimed to build on the president’s statement while Ford canceled a speech to attend.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
White House
Gerald L. Warren
Treasury
William E. Simon
Gerald R. Ford
Warren
Nixon impeachment gains momentum as GOP cracks
In Washington six of ten GOP Judiciary Committee members flip to support impeachment after Nixon admits withholding evidence. Rep. Sandman calls the transcripts hard proof of criminality and may resign. other Republicans urge impeachment or resignation while some defend Nixon. House action looms as back page reports note swift reactions.
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Charles W. Sandman
R-N.j
Sandman
Nixon
Washington
UPI
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
GOP Committee
Charles W. Sandman Jr
FBI
White House
Nixon releases transcripts to public in Watergate move
President Nixon announces he has directed his attorneys to furnish to the House Judiciary Committee the transcripts of three June 23 1972 conversations with H R Haldeman and has turned over the tapes to Judge Sirica. He says this complies with the Supreme Court ruling and reflects what the President personally knew and did regarding Watergate.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Supreme Court
UPI
House Judiciary Committee
H.R. Haldeman
John J.) Sirica
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
FBI
Decomposed body found near Pownal race track
A decomposed body, believed to be a white male 55 to 60, was found by construction workers near the Green Mountain race track area in Vermont. State pathologist Dr. Lawrence Harris indicated the remains show likely at least 14 months exposure with no current foul play suspected.
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Harris
Raymond Bolton
Editorial Calls for Exit of Betrayer of Country
Inside page 4 editorial urges the man who betrayed his country and countrymen to leave office. It frames the loyalty breach as a civic failure with broad political implications across parties and interests.
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Sperling
Vermont
Canada
Shaftsbury
Manchester
Mt. Equinox
Hoosick
Hoosick Falls
NFL
Post
Springfield
John Randolph
Turks Attack Delays Signing of Cyprus Cease Fire Pact
Turkish invasion forces bombard Greek Cypriot guards on the north coast of Cyprus delaying the signing of a cease fire line. Turkish forces seize a harbor post at Famagusta northern entrance, prompting UN and Clerides to threaten retaliation and prompting reinforcements as Geneva talks proceed on Thursday. U N and U S officials seek to smooth passage to a second Geneva phase.
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Cyprus
Famagusta
United Nations
Kyrenia
Lapithos
Karavas
U.N
Glafkos Clerides
Clerides
U.S
Arthur A. Hartman
Athens
Geneva
Midwest drought grips states with billions in losses
The drought described as the worst since the 1930s shows no relief. Losses top 9 billion nationwide with Nebraska 2.36 billion and Oklahoma seeking disaster declarations. Officials warn of impact on food supplies and prices, while lawmakers discuss emergency disaster loans and policy steps.
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United Press International
William Scherle
Iowa
Congress
Scherle
Columbia
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Illinois
Ohio
Oklahoma
David Hall
Hall
Ed Hardy
Earl Butz
AT&T retroactive pay hikes tied to contract ratification
AT&T offered retroactive pay raises for most system employees if the union ratifies the new contract this month. Details disclosed show immediate weekly boosts for top craftsmen and operators, with first year wage increases from 7.1 to 10.7 percent. A 74 hour workday in traffic central offices may begin Jan 5 1975 with living-cost protections and a new dental plan slated for Jan 1 1976.
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UPI
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Bell Telephone
ATT Western Electric
Bell Systems
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
IBEW
Western Electric
ATT
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D-Fla
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R-Mass
Alan Steelman
R-Tex
Edwin B. Forsythe
R-N
Curtis
Pownal
By John Leaning
Bolton
Jack Endres
Thomas Maroney
Gerald E. Morrissey Construction Co
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Plumbers
Midwest
Robert Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Butz
J.J. Exon
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