McCormack Testifies in Inquiry Of Alleged Influence Peddlers
House Speaker John W. McCormack testified before a grand jury inquiry into alleged influence peddling in his office. He met with three assistant U S attorneys in his Capitol office and gave sworn deposition material for transfer to a federal grand jury in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts Democrat
United States
Capitol
New York
Vos
Speaker McCormack faces grand jury probe over office use
The speaker suspended his administrative assistant Martin Sweig on Oct. 23 after claims of office interference in a securities case. Nathan Voloshen, an old McCormack lawyer friend, allegedly pressed clients with the speaker’s office, desk, and phone. McCormack said he cooperates and aims to make records available for grand jury consideration. The inquiry nears its end with possible indictments soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Martin Sweig
Sweig
Nathan Voloshen
U S Death Toll Passes 40 000 Mark in Vietnam
In Saigon the U S Command confirms 40 044 Americans killed in Vietnam since 1961 with 263 003 wounded and 1 356 missing or captured as the Ninth year of war ends. Last week 65 Americans died and 477 were wounded amid truces. South Vietnamese losses were 304 killed and 796 wounded. Northern Da Nang zone saw a six hour clash leaving 6 Americans dead and 23 wounded. Communist deaths were placed at 1 999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPD
U.S
Vietnam
da Nang
Peers Ends My Lai Probe Without Confirming Coverup
Saigon reports Lt Gen William R Peers left for the United States after a 10 day on the spot inquiry into the My Lai massacre. He said findings would bear on court martial proceedings and would be submitted to Army Secretary Resor. Peers cautioned against stating conclusions about a coverup at this stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
API
William R. Peers
United States
Mya Lai
Peers
My Lai
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Resor
Army Chief of Staff
William C. West
Controversial Census Questions Emerge In 1970 Form
Washington reports the 1970 census keeps its basic head count but trims controversy. Most households receive a short 23 question form. 15 percent face a 66 questions. 5 percent a 73 question form. April 1 is the start with about 180000 enumerators, many women, paid 2 to 2.50 per hour. Privacy is claimed, yet questions remain seen as intrusive and some fear data sharing with firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Census Bureau
Evidence Mounts That Moon Has Never Harbored Life
Houston reports scientists at a major conference on the Moon’s origin presented further evidence that the lunar surface lacked life. Vance I. Oyama of Ames Research Center declared the sample showed no viable life, closing the first moon expedition findings with a firm conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPD
Vance I. Oyama
Oyama
Ames Research Center
Moun
Laird hints new weapons if SALT fails
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird says the United States may start producing two costly weapons systems, the B1 and ULMS, if SALT limits fail or the Russian threat grows. He also forecasts continued military spending cuts next year to curb inflation and fund domestic programs. A separate science note discusses Ringwood’s moon formation theory and responses from peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Melvin R. Laird
United States
Laird
Helsinki
Vienna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shea
iLife
Fire and Allied Lines
Ife
Mercantile Institutional
Agency
Real
Main St
Bennington
Peater
Robert M. Morgenthau
Nixon
John Lindsay
Dan Nang
Gis
Moreland
11Th Infantry
Peers’ Group
William Calley
Miami
Fla
By Norman Kempster
Calif
A. E. Ringwood
Ringwood
Australian National University At
Canberra
Earth
Saturn
Moon
Don Wise
University of Massachusetts
Harold C. Urey
Solar System
Ngton Banner Ephones
Bennitel Business
Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
Vermont
THE
Heritage House RestaurAnt
NO. Benn. RD
Grand Union Empire
OS Dry
Paramount Pictures
Alan Pakula
Paramount Picture
Williamstown
Chuck
Walker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!