Mitchell predicts White House aides will testify in Watergate inquiry
Former Attorney General John Mitchell said after meeting with President Nixon that he expects White House aides to testify before the Ervin committee. He said he himself is eager to appear and that those involved will be authorized to testify. Mitchell added the inquiry will not hurt the presidency or the Republican Party.
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200 More Homes Doomed By Yazoo Backwater Floods
Flood waters rose over five feet in Eagle Lake near Vicksburg as two Yazoo River backwater dams burst. About 200 homes faced flooding with crest forecast near 97 to 98 feet, while the Mississippi river level eased slightly. No injuries were reported and federal disaster relief eligibility was declared for 37 counties.
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Wounded Knee Residents Threaten Attacks Over Standoff
A Wounded Knee resident said displaced residents may stage commando like raids if the government does not act. They demand $100 a day per displaced family and tighter federal perimeter. Roadblocks remain, with aid to AIM blocked. most residents have left the village.
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Money grows on trees joke cuts woodsy truth
A playful quip notes that those who believe money grows on trees will struggle to leave the woods, to comic effect. The line conveys a rural humor about wealth and practicality.
Ray Outlines Three Part Plan for Grain Cars in Iowa
Governor Robert Ray proposed a three point program to ease grain transport issues in Iowa. He called for a dedicated transportation department, urged keeping grain within state lines to feed livestock, and suggested rail car shuttling to reduce delays. He also defended press freedom and questioned local civil defense, preferring national guard coordination.
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Colleges See Big Aid Loss
UPI reports major U.S. colleges foresee annual revenue losses up to 25 million dollars if proposed budget cuts take full effect. University of Iowa faces 12.8 million and Iowa State University 4.5 million in lost federal aid as enrollment climbs and HEW notes a 2 percent rise to 9.2 million students.
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Thieu returns from six nation tour pledging peace path
President Thieu says his U S and European Asian tour opens a new path to world peace but requires North Vietnam to withdraw forces from Cambodia and Laos. He cites Nixon-Thieu talks and vows aid for reconstruction and postwar plans.
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Oil Refinery Fire in Lebanon Blamed Amid Dispute
A masked attack set an American owned refinery in southern Lebanon ablaze causing oil loss and storage tank damage. Claims point to Israeli commandos by Palestinian groups, while Lebanese and WAFA dispute Israeli involvement. Fire subsiding with oil flow expected to resume tonight.
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Price of Wholesale Beef Bounces Back
Wholesale beef prices rose to ceiling levels in the week after the meat boycott and stayed there. Consumers could see supermarket prices return to ceilings set by the Nixon administration. Wholesale hog prices slipped slightly and remained below the ceiling, offering a slim chance for lower meat costs next week.
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Tokyo Trip Reveals Sky High Prices and Scenic Travel
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce members on a tour report Tokyo’s costly basics from $1.60 coffee at a Hilton to $300 kimonos and $225 dinners. They describe dense department store chaos and dramatic travel from Omaha to Honolulu before reaching Tokyo Monday evening.
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