Trudeau rallies to surprising Liberal victory in Canada
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau secured a solid win in Canada's general election, with the Liberals capturing a majority in the House of Commons. Results showed Conservatives holding 95 seats, New Democrats 16, and Quebec Social Credit 11 or 12, as Trudeau touted his inflation policy and vowed to press on.
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Jaworski argues Nixon jeopardizes U.S. constitutional government
Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski says President Nixon's refusal to yield Watergate tapes and conversations endangers constitutional government. James D. St. Clair counters that the president is immune from criminal process, pending impeachment. Supreme Court debates the issue as justices hear three hours of arguments amid public interest.
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Mississippi
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Illinois
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U.S. Supreme Court
Nixon s 10 percent surcharge ruled beyond power
The UPI report states the Customs Court ruled Nixon exceeded constitutional authority by imposing a 10 percent import surcharge in 1971, ordering about $500 million refunded to importers. The decision, unanimous and 41 pages, said only Congress may tax or regulate foreign commerce. The case Yoshida International v. United States was among challenges, with appeals planned.
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Supreme Court
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Japan
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Ehrlichman Maintains Denial Under Cross Examination
Washington UPI Former presidential adviser John D Ehrlichman says government evidence including memos meetings and telephone calls does not contradict his denial of having prior knowledge of the Elisberg break in as cross examination continues and he sticks to his story.
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London
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Nixon
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Woodford
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Heaven
Casals
Marlboro
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Beaver Ponds
Bennington County side judge race sparks petitions
John J. DeVito of Bennington announces as Republican contender for assistant side judge as state amendment bars incumbents Howard Estes of Bennington and Clyde Bryant Sr. of Manchester from reelection. Petition deadline July 31 with 175 valid signatures. primaries in September and general election in November.
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Manchester
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Manchester villagers rally against joint police force plan
At the Manchester Village Meeting residents opposed delegating police powers to the town. Robert C. Palmer urged a secret ballot and then moved to vote against Article 8, criticizing lack of information and noting 18 letters from non-voting residents. Francis Smalley defended the trustees' position.
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