Court Hears First Watergate Tape In Public
The 18 minute 15 second Nixon Ehrlichman and Haldeman recording from June 20 1972 was played in Sirica's court revealing buzzing hums and scattered remarks by the President and aides. The hearing shifted to focus on two subpoenaed tapes and the missing 18 minute segment. Senate Watergate hearings were postponed as witnesses failed to comply with subpoenas and documents were withheld. The White House indicated Nixon may disclose further personal finances though tax forms were not confirmed.
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Washington
White House
U.S
Nixon
House
Haldeman
Watergate Prosecution Force
Senate Watergate Committee
J. Bennett Johnston Jr
D-La
Miss Woods
Milk Fund
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Flooding Hits Three Counties Near Charleston Hard
West Virginia authorities and volunteers rescued residents in Kanawha Boone and Fayette Counties as flash floods swelled streams and damaged hollows feeding the Kanawha and Mud Rivers. Helicopters evacuated a stroke patient and an expectant mother while 100 Marmet area students sheltered at school. Evacuation centers opened, Turnpike crews cleared six slides, and a 33 county flood watch remained in effect.
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Dee Wilson
West Virginia
Kanawha County
Boone County
Fayette County
Charleston
Kanawha River
Mud River
Logan County
Lincoln County
Cabell
Guyandotte
Ohio River
Hunts
Cinco
Winifrede
Marmet
Chelyan
Fields Creek
Pratt
East Bank
Jeter High School
American Red Cross
West Virginia Turnpike
Turnpike
National Weather Service
Kanawha Boulevard Church of Christ
Glasgow
Kanawha
Rt. 61
House votes year round daylight saving to ease energy load
Washington lawmakers approve a 311 to 88 measure placing the nation on year round daylight saving time to cut electricity and heating demand by as much as three percent according to the White House. The plan comes as part of several energy crisis initiatives advocated by President Nixon.
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Washington
House
Nixon
White House
Senate OKs Ford for Vice President in landslide
The Senate approved Rep. Gerald R. Ford 92 to 3, all opponents Democrats, completing the first step toward his role as 40th vice president. House approval was expected next week under the 25th Amendment after Nixon tapped Ford following Agnew’s resignation amid tax evasion charges.
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Washington
Senate
Rep
Gerald R. Ford
House
Michigan
Ford
Nixon
West Virginia Gov Moore says no energy shortage
Gov Arch A. Moore Jr states there is ample diesel for coal and energy needs in West Virginia. He cites federal assurances prioritizing diesel for energy producers and transit, urges prudent use, and opposes gasoline rationing and broad speed limit cuts while supporting a national fuels policy with coal in a major role.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Moore
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
Unites States
Arabs to lift oil restrictions for Europe Japan
Arab foreign ministers approved a Saudi proposal to lift oil embargoes against Europe and Japan excluding the Netherlands and United States. The plan aims to reward Europe Japan for policy shifts after the recent Middle East war. a summit will act on the resolutions.
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Europe
Japan
Algiers
Saudi Arabia
Netherlands
Mony
Mideast
United States
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Hafaz Assad
Syria
Middle East
Local Gasoline Dealers Split Over Sunday Shutdown Call
Mercer County gas stations weigh Sunday closings amid fuel supply strains. Princeton's Lee Hall backs Sunday closures noting lower overhead and minimal sales impact, while Garnold Bodenheimer says a six day week will continue with Sundays closed. The Nixon fuel halt proposals draw mixed reactions as some stations already shutter Sundays.
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Jack Honaker
Mercer County
Nixon
Lee L. Hall
Princeton
Stored Gasoline Hazard Warns of Hidden Dangers
An Associated Press report warns that stored gasoline is a powerful liquid bomb comparable to 14 sticks of dynamite. Experts urge caution as hoarding rises and improper storage in cars or trunks can cause fatal explosions from vapors.
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Dudley Lehew
Associated Press
Richard Peacock
National Fire Protection Association
Boston
Nixon
Phil Dykstra
National Safety Council
Chicago
Peacock
Government tabs civilian fuel stocks to bolster Defense needs
The Nixon administration moves to assure adequate fuel supplies with potential gasoline cuts up to five percent and possible rationing or a 30 to 40 cent tax. The Emergency Energy Action Group met Tuesday to discuss allocations and heating oil thermostat reductions are proposed for December. The Defense Production Act is invoked for the first time, tallying 825.9 million gallons of gasoline commandeered.
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Washington
Defense Department
Nixon
Emergency Energy Action Group
White House
Federal Register
Telegraph History Teaches Rewriting Lessons
Editorial note argues that Telegraph History can be rewritten when its teaching clashes with current views. It reflects on how historical narratives are shaped, urging readers to reconsider established lessons and explore alternative interpretations.
Long Distance Access Number Changing To One
General Telephone outlines two stage dial change to reach long distance network by dialing 1 instead of 112. On Dec 2 Bluefield VA Pocahontas Rocky Gap begin dial 1 service and 411 for directory assistance. Dec 9 expands to Bluefield WV Bramwell Bluewell Maybeury with 411 and 611 for repair calls.
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General Telephone
Clyde S. Smith
Smith
General
Bluefield
Rocky Gap
Pocahontas
W. Va
Bramwell
Bluewell
Maybeury
Sign Lights Dwindle On Stony Ridge Amid Energy Crisis
Cole Baking Company has shut its Sunbeam bread sign on Stony Ridge and Bluefield due to the energy crisis. Appalachian Power followed suit on its Stony Ridge sign. only the A and T Pontiac Buick sign remained lit Tuesday night. Bolen Jr. says parts are unavailable since the 1930s and a relighting date is unclear. President Nixon urged voluntary cuts in unnecessary outdoor lighting in a national address.
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Nixon
Moore
Manu
Cole Baking Company
Stony Ridge
Bluefield
Appalachian Power Company
Carlyle
Bolen Jr
Bolen
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