Nixon orders probe as Watergate probe widens
Washington President Nixon launches a personal inquiry into the Watergate affair saying he will fire any official found guilty. The White House hints at dismissals as the probe expands with indictments likely for former aides and officials. A settlement offer over the Democrats' civil suit looms as criminal proceedings edge nearer.
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Nixon
White House
Ronald Ziegler
The
Washington Post
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Grand Jury
the Post
Justice
Senate
Gunmen Hold Up Harlem Bank. Two Surrender After Clash
In west Harlem a bank robbery ends with two gunmen surrendering after nearly two hours and a bystander wounded. A third robber was killed, identified as Mace Brown of Birmingham, Alabama, once listed among the FBI's ten most wanted. Police say the robbers surrendered as they had nowhere to go.
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New York
UPI
West Harlem
Chase Manhattan Bank
Mace Brown
Birmingham
Ala
FBI
Soviet Ends Dan of Jewish Emigrants
The Soviet Union has formally notified the United States that it has suspended all attempts to collect payments from educated Jews seeking emigration. Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said the disclosure came Wednesday.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Senate
Hugh Scott
Cambodian Leader Holds Talks with Opposition in Move Toward Unity
Lon Nol tabs a new prime minister with opposition input after firing Hang Thun Hak and 14 cabinet members. U S pressure backs inclusion as cease fire talks loom, while observers doubt Khmer Rouge negotiates while Lon Nol and Lon Non control the government amid Hanoi backed criticism.
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Lon Nol
United States
Hang Thun Hak
Khmer Rouge
Lon Non
North Vietnam
U.S
Cambodia
Indo-China
Cedar Rapids News
U-Nian Council of Political Advisers
Social Republican Party
Nixon
Alexander Haig
Man Shot Near Cedar Rapids. Stepson Arrested
C R Man Eugene Pooler, 58, was fatally shot at his Cedar Rapids home Tuesday night. His stepson Micheal Jon Williams, 18, was arrested within an hour and charged with open murder. A .22 rifle was found at the scene as police investigated the case and Williams was arraigned in Cedar Rapids municipal court. The investigation continued as authorities pursued details of the incident and motive.
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Clee Eugene Pooler
Pawnee Drive
Micheal Jon Williams
Cedar Rapids
Pooler
Williams
Cedar Hills
George Matias
Court Upheld Florida Oil Spill Liability Law
The Supreme Court unanimously held federal law does not block Florida from imposing strict liability on shippers for oil spill damage in state waters. The ruling supports Florida's 1970 pollution measure, despite earlier federal panel findings.
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Florida
Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
Cedar Rapids Faces Federal Ruling On Police Height Rules
The U S justice department orders removal of police height minimums for cities receiving federal anti crime funds. Cedar Rapids weighs impact after a local complainant cites five foot nine as discriminatory toward women. The civil service panel awaits guidelines and potential tests proceed Friday while the complaint remains open.
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U. S. Justice Department
Cedar Rapids
Human Rights Commission
William Cotton
The
Commission
Charles Mullinex
Civil Service Commission
the Gazette
Justice Department
Mullinex
Vice Commission
Iowa
Police Retirement Board
Enthusiastic bottle collectors down in the dumps
A quirky note about bottle collectors who eagerly search for dusty bottles and decayed finds. The piece highlights the joy of a collector’s hobby even when the stash is in disarray.
Fight Looms On Controls Compromise
Washington Republicans threaten a floor defeat as House and Senate conferees reach a compromise extending presidential wage price controls. The authority expires April 30 and Congress faces Easter recess. The bill would allow gas rationing, require disclosure for big firms, set earnings at 3.50 an hour and bar impounding funds, with key GOP opposition.
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Washington
House
Senate
Nixon
Congress
Senate-House Conference Committee
Bob Packwood
Oregon
Albert Johnson
Nixon Moves to Remove Oil Import Limits and Deregulate Gas Prices
President Nixon proposes ending federal price controls on new natural gas supplies and allows oil imports to exceed 1973 quotas with a fee. He warns of possible price rises and shortages, urges conservation, and calls for Interior to expand offshore leasing while the EPC prices stay unchanged.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Federal Power Commission
Secretary of the Interior
EPC
Interior Department
IRS Slans Excise Tax on Telephone Bill Sales Tax
Iowans will see higher telephone bills as the IRS rules the federal excise tax applies to the base including the state sales tax. The change adds about 2.7 cents per $10 of service, boosting a $10 bill to 93 cents in tax. Affects Iowa and Missouri readers, drawing questions in the legislature.
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IRS
Des Moines
Warren Curtis
Rcherokee
Curtis
Donald Briggs
Internal Revenue Service
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