Magruder Links Mitchell to Watergate Wiretap Coverup
Jeb Stuart Magruder testified that John N. Mitchell and other former officials helped plan the Watergate wiretapping and joined in the cover-up fearing Nixon’s 1972 election. He said Haldeman knew some details but later claimed he did not.
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Washington
Jeb Stuart Magruder
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Magruder
H.R. Haldeman
White House
Senate
Haldeman
Liddy
James W. McCord Jr
Gordon Strachan
60 Day Price Freeze Kicks Off With Tight Rules
The Nixon administration launches a 60 day price freeze with expanded enforcement staff and threats of rollbacks in seven to nine industries. Officials say meat prices near March 29 ceilings could pressure supermarkets and processors. The move is smoother than the 1971 freeze, with Meany skeptical about post freeze effectiveness.
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Cost of Living Council
Nixon
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Nationwide freeze quotes meet skeptical shoppers and managers
The Associated Press spot check after President Nixon froze retail prices for 60 days found wary reactions in stores from Dallas Oak Lawn to New York, Park Ridge Illinois, Kansas City and Columbus. Shoppers cite cost of living. managers fear reduced profits or no price changes yet. debates over effectiveness continue.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Texas
Safeway
Dallas
Oak Lawn
Nora Hekelaar
Sloan's
Dominic
Park Ridge
Thomas Tetty
Joe Samuel
Kansas City
Mary Petersen
Bookkeeper Testifies on Pass Money Motion Details
Edith Roark a United Mine Workers bookkeeper testified that $20 000 in union funds paid to Albert E Pass came from direct requests to UMW President Tony Boyle in September 1969 Roark said two letters requesting 10000 each were written for use in Southern Appalachian organizing The funds allegedly reached the murderers of Jock Yablonski as the case unfolded with other witnesses detailing transfers and handling of the money by district officials
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Erie
United Mine Workers
Yablonski
Albert E. Pass
UMW
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Pass
Boyle
Richard Sprague
Edith Roark
UMW District 19
Kentucky-Tennessee
Roark
Appalachia
Joseph A
Jock’ Yablonski
District 19
Peena
William Prat
Prater
Erie County Court
H.W. Channel
Channel
Ally
Comptroller's Office
Harold Gondelman
Mercy Nowar
Sprague
Noah Doss
Lott, Ky
Albert Pass
Doss
Nixon launches new 60 day price freeze in 1971
Washington reports the Nixon administration begins a fresh 60 day price freeze with a calm rollout and restrained public reaction. James W. McLane to head enforcement and promises an IRS profit and price sweep leading to rollbacks in seven to nine industries. Jeb Stuart Magruder testifies Mitchell and others aided planning and later joined the cover up.
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Washington
Comcr
James W. McLane
Internal Revenue Service
Richmond hearing warns regulation would curb mechanic supply
A Richmond public hearing heard that licensing auto mechanics would worsen an already tight supply. The discussion signals concern over proposed regulation and licensing, highlighting worker shortages and potential industry impact.
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Richmond
H. F. Ferguson III
Bluefield URA Accepts Bids for Northside Improvements
The Bluefield Urban Renewal Authority approved bids from three construction firms Thursday for a limited site improvements project in Bluefield’s Northside area. Page 2.
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Bluefield
Market Dips as Nixon Plan Draws Tepid Reaction
Stock market slipped in moderate trading Thursday as investors reacted with tempered enthusiasm to President Nixon's latest economic plan. The report notes a cautious mood and end-of-day losses across several major indices.
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Nixon
650 Feet Above Ground Trapped Sightseers In Tramway
32 sightseers including a three month old baby remain trapped in a cable car 650 feet above ground on the Sandia Mountains. An Army helicopter failed to realign the main haul cable. eight others were lowered to safety from a lower car after spending the night suspended.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Sandia Mountains
Ft. Sill
Okla
Sandia Peak
Marian Morrow
Carey Morrow
Connally Plans To Leave White House Job
Washington AP report says John B. Connally, frustrated by limited access to President Nixon, plans to resign soon from his White House post. Since May 10 he served as unpaid adviser, with few meetings, and staff turmoil cited as a factor. He may quit by mid July and embark on a 60 day world trip with his wife.
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Washington
John B. Connally
Nixon
White House
Texas
Connally
Gerald L. Warren
Congress
Mechanics Oppose Virginia Auto Licensing Plan
A Richmond hearing heard that licensing mechanics would worsen the severe labor shortage. H F Ferguson III urged training rather than licensure, while Sumpter Priddy urged industry self policing. Mrs. Lawrence C Shaw supported licensing as a consumer protection measure.
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Ferguson
Virginia
Sumpter Priddy
Virginia Retail Merchants Association
Pri
Lawrence C. Shaw
Colonial Heights
Virgi Federation of Womens Clubs
Senate Vote Bans Further Warfare in Indochina
The Senate approved 67 to 15 a State Department bill totaling 613 million dollars with a ban on hostile actions in North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia. Kissinger urged longer bombing and cited ongoing Paris negotiations while denying a secret understanding with Le Duc Tho. He warned settlement remains complex and gradual, not instant.
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Senate
Indochina
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Cambodia
Kissinger
Paris
le Duc Tho
Eee
Eas
State Department
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
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Ohio
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Charleston
West Virginia
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U.S. Department of Labor
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General Assembly
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Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce
United States
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