Nixon outlines emergency powers to curb fuel shortage
President Nixon urged Congress for emergency powers by December to fight a deepening energy crisis. He proposed lower speed limits, year round daylight saving time, and exemptions from pollution laws, plus plans for possible gasoline rationing and reduced heating oil use. He urged Americans to cut home thermostats and hours.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
United States
Capitol Hill
Elk Hills
Calif
Nixon rejects resignation amid Watergate doubts
President Nixon said he has no intention of walking away from the presidency despite public doubts and pressure to resign. He outlined energy policy progress and vowed to continue work, while Vice President-designate Ford praised his resolve and pledged cooperation.
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Nixon
United States
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Congress
Lesew
Aflcio
Common Cause
Citizen's Lobby
John W. Gardner
Mass casualty cases across California span decades
Map highlights six sensational mass casualty episodes totaling 67 victims over four years in California. Latest incident in Victor on Wednesday claims nine lives. Santa Cruz sees eight fatally harmed in October. Previous deaths include 1972 Santa Cruz college student case and 1971 Yuba City mass killing with 25 dead. Also noted are a Santa Cruz family slaying three years ago and the 1969 Sharon Tate murders in Los Angeles.
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California
Victor
Calif
Santa Cruz
Yuba City
Sharon Tate
Los Angeles
Charles Manson
Mass Killing Near Sacramento Claims Nine Victims
In Victor California a blood spattered home becomes the scene of a mass killing. Nine people including two couples, four children, and a friend were found shot execution style. The Parkin family and others were gagged and bound in a walk in closet. Investigators believe robbers ambushed them to access the local market safe.
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Victor
Calif
San Joaquin County
Michael N. Canlis
Walter Parkin
Parkin
Sacramento
Joanne
Lisa
Bob
Richard A. Earl
Wanda
Ricky
Debbie
Mark Lang
Debbie Earl
Earls
Parkins
Carol Jenkins
United Market
Kenneth G. Parkin
Lang
Nixon expands legal staff over Watergate probes
President Nixon’s White House announces a new attorney Sam Powers to join the legal team. Ziegler says the goal is to compile and clarify charges surrounding Nixon and his family.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Sam Powers
Florida
Ziegler
Skylab Launch Delayed By Fins Crack Probe
Skylab 3 launch postponed five days after tiny cracks found on eight stabilizing fins of the 22 story Saturn 1B rocket at Cape Canaveral. NASA set new target for 9 37 a m November 15 with possible further delay if repairs extend.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Congress Overrides Nixon Veto On War Powers Limit
Congress overrode President Nixon's veto to enact a 60 percent limit on presidential power to deploy U S troops abroad without congressional approval. Senate 75 to 18 and House 284 to 135, marking a rare bi partisan clash amid Watergate era tensions. Nixon warned it undermines decisive action and could dampen allied confidence.
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Congress
Nixon
U.S
Senate
House
Gressmen
Thomas Freton
Dmo
Middle East
Senate Armed Services
John C. Stennis
Dmiss
Hubert H., Humphrey
D-Minn
Godwin Wins Virginia Governor Race Narrowly
Final unofficial counts show Mills Godwin 522,858 votes to Henry Howell 508,205, a 1.4 percent margin. Howell has not conceded and weighs a recount after a long statewide tally. Dalton and Miller scored large wins in other statewide contests.
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Richmond
Howell
Norfolk
Godwin
Virginia
John N. Dalton
Radford
Andrew P. Miller
Dalton
J. Harry Michael
Charlottesville
Flora Crater
Fairfax
Miller
M. Patton Echols
Arlington
House of
House
Wholesale Prices Fall Again During October
The Labor Department reported October wholesale prices dropped for a second month, with farm products and processed foods falling 3.3 percent. Overall prices declined 0.3 percent after seasonal adjustments, following a 1.5 percent drop in September, though industrial commodities rose 1.1 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
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