Colson Submits to Lie Detector in Watergate Case
Former White House aide Charles Colson voluntarily underwent a private lie detector test in New York to corroborate his sworn denials of foreknowledge of the Watergate break in. Examiner Richard Arthur concluded Colson was truthful on questions about his connection to the bugging and related matters.
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Kodak Executive Freed After $1.5 Million Ransom Paid
Eastman Kodak announced that Antony Dacruz, 43, an American executive kidnapped Monday in Argentina by eight armed guerrillas, was released unharmed after a $1.5 million ransom was paid. The Marxist group held him for five days before release.
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GOP Senators Demand Nixon Aides Testimony
Two Republican senators urged Congress to compel Nixon aides to testify before the Watergate panel. They argued executive privilege does not bar those with knowledge of illegal activity, while Haldeman’s involvement remained unproven. Schweiker supported subpoenas, saying openness will reveal the Watergate mess.
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Chuckle Wife at the Airport Reminds Writers to Note Checks
A humorous line from Chuckle Wife at the airport urges writers to record even a small payment or check. The quip highlights a lighthearted moment about documentation and attention to financial detail in travel contexts.
Tornadoes and Floods Hit Southeast States
Severe storms bringing rain and tornadoes flood the Southeast as the Mississippi River and its tributaries rise. Refugees flee north of Vicksburg Mississippi while Yazoo and Sunflower backwaters flood delta farms. National Weather Service forecasts a crest near 50.1 feet at Vicksburg as water reaches rooftops in suburbs.
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Reports claim arms aid abuse in surplus military gear program
GAO findings show the Defense Department shuttled surplus equipment to foreign allies to offset cuts in aid, with 1964–69 excess value at 690 million over disclosed totals. From 1965–1972 foreign military aid reached 38.3 billion, including 2.8 billion in excess arms and loaned ships. The report cites unaccounted ships and dubious excess classifications.
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Wounded Knee talks stall as disarmament fails
Militant Indian leaders and government officials clashed over settlement terms after a planned disarmament faltered. Federal spokesmen said a Nixon administration meeting in Washington would wait until Wounded Knee residents laid down arms. AIM leader Russell Means warned negotiations could drag on.
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Haig Flies to Phnom Penh Amid Cambodian Crisis
U S air force cargo planes begin airlifting ammunition to Cambodian forces as Communist blockades disrupt supply routes to Phnom Penh. A Mekong river convoy was ambushed, one ship burned, five vessels reportedly reached safety. An observation plane was shot down with its pilot killed. Gen. Haig was ordered to Phnom Penh to confer with Lon Nol.
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Subsidy Cited As Factor In Grain Deal
Rep. John Melcher charged the Nixon administration's export subsidy cost U.S. taxpayers about 300 million dollars and helped the Russians with a bargain. He noted 60 million bushels of CCC stocks were sold at reduced rates to Continental Grain Co. amid Canadian and Australian objections.
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Housewives Protests Rally as Meat Prices Hold Steady
Big city housewives led marches in New York Chicago and thrifty New England as they boycott beef pork and lamb to push prices down. Despite wider action prices at counters mostly held firm with some sales drops, while economists warned beef inflation could persist.
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Sunday Liquor Sales Outlook in Iowa Senate
A proposal to allow Sunday alcohol sales in Iowa moves to debate in the state senate Monday. East Iowa senators indicate votes: nine in favor, four against, two undecided, with Frank Nye reporting in today’s Gazette.
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