Agnew disbarred by Maryland court
Maryland’s Court of Appeals disbarred former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew for fraud dishonesty and deceit. The court ruled that disbarment is required and warned that a different outcome would be a travesty of duty. Agnew had resigned the VP post and pleaded no contest to evading $13,551 in federal taxes.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Baltimore County
Agnew
Court of Appeals
Appeals
Indictment Dismissed for Texas Lawyer Jacobsen
A federal judge dismissed the Watergate era indictment of Texas lawyer Jake Jacobsen of Austin. The judge ruled his Yes answer about not touching $10,000 in 1971 was literally true. Assistant prosecutor indicated possible reconsideration of charges.
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UPI
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Nixon
U. S
George L. Hart
Jacobsen
Watergate
Austin
White House
Hart
John Jones
Sidney Glazer
Nixon Stands Firm on Watergate Transcripts Demand
President Nixon appears to resist broader material release, insisting the 1200 plus pages of edited Watergate transcripts are complete. White House aides deny further tape access while court actions probe still-mysterious tape subpoenas.
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House Judiciary Committee
Kissinger Faces Damascus Resistance to Peace Efforts
Secretary of State Kissinger met with Assad in Damascus amid strong Syrian opposition to disengagement, with Maj. Rifaat Assad pledging to continue fighting on the Golan Heights. Security was heightened as Kissinger traveled in armored vehicles and prepared for talks after a May Day rally hostile to his mission.
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Beirut
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Syria
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Abdel Halim Khaddam
Thomas Scotes
Janua Kissinger
Lee Kissinger
Nancy
Ben Gurion
Kissingers
Vermont braces for possible endyear deficit amid energy crisis
Vermont officials warned of a potential year end deficit as the energy crisis and two poor tourist seasons shrink state revenues. Administration secretary Robert Wilson ordered a hold on spending and a hiring freeze for the rest of the fiscal year, ending June 30, while noting the year might balance if late months improve.
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Montpelier
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Robert Wilson
State Emergency Board
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Thomas P. Salmon
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
Inside SF police release four in Zebra killings
Four individuals arrested in Zebra killings were released by the Inside San Francisco desk. The report notes police statements and brief details on the case, with emphasis on the investigation progress and official positions.
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San Francisco
Wadsworths
Pete Horton
Canada
James Reston
Washington
North Adams
Arlington
Pownal
Hoosac Valley
Abbott seeks Liberty Union nomination for governor
Martha Abbott former chairperson of the Liberty Union party announced her intention to seek the party nomination for governor Arthur Deloy a labor leader from Burlington announced he would seek the third party nomination for lieutenant governor He is part of Laborer's Local 522 Burlington
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The
Liberty Union Party
Arthur Deloy
Laborer’s Local 522
Leahy Pushes for Nixon Tapes Over Transcripts
Vermont lawyer Patrick J. Leahy urged President Nixon to hand over the full tapes to the House Judiciary Committee, saying transcripts alone are insufficient. He stressed the American people have a right to hear the material and urged full cooperation beyond executive privilege.
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Nixon
Martha Elliott
Patrick J. Leahy
Chittenden County
U.S. Senate
Peg Worthington
Bennington
House Judiciary Committee
House
Richard Mallary
Lake Shaftsbury takeover rites Saturday morning
Gov. Salmon is set to preside at an informal Saturday morning ceremony around 10 15 to mark the state takeover of Lake Shaftsbury for a state park. The event aims to promote Green Up activities during a Vermont tour. An official purchase of about 85 acres has not been detailed by Montpelier and invitees remain unclear. The $300,000 state expenditure suggests public access, with the public likely welcome.
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Lake Shaftsbury
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Montpelier
Nixon tours West to rally grassroot support
President Nixon launches a two day Western swing with Phoenix and Spokane appearances to bolster public backing amid Watergate transcripts. He tours with Senators Goldwater and Fannin and other Arizona lawmakers. First Lady accompanies him as Expo 74 in Spokane opens after Phoenix stop.
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Spokane
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Barry Goldwater
Paul J. Fannin
Arizona
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Udall
Vermont names three member panel to monitor Yankee plant
A three member Vermont panel from the Public Service Board Health Department and attorney general will oversee the Vernon nuclear plant. The group will push for better AEC dialogue review radiation standards and align state bills with Congress. Health official says plant has emitted 31 percent of yearly radioactive iodine allowance by end of March risking state limits if trends continue.
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Anthony Robbins
AEC
Yankee
Vernon
David Scott
Health Department
Scott
House Judiciary Panel Sets Impeachment Hearings Next Week
The House Judiciary Committee plans to begin impeachment hearings next week without waiting on more Watergate evidence. The panel will hear classified material first, with most sessions likely televised. Nixon lawyer James D. St Clair will take an active role, prompting some concerns about fairness. Chairman Rodino aims to finish by June 30 with a recommendation on impeachment or exoneration, though timing remains uncertain.
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White House
John J. Sirica
Alexander M. Haig
Senate
Watergate Committee
Nixon
Judiciary Committee
Dean Burch
House
Washington
UPI
House Judiciary Committee
Gerald Warren
James D. St. Clair
St. Clair
Elizabeth Holtzman
D-N.y
Peter W. Rodino Jr
Dn.j
Robert F. Drinan
D-Mass
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