Western forest fires rage across eight states and millions in losses
Fires roared across 16 fires burning about 150735 acres with at least four states Oregon Idaho California Montana and Washington reporting major outbreaks. An official said several million dollars in damage had occurred and one firefighter died in an accident while ferrying crews.
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Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Mullin Killings
Santa Cruz California AP report says Herbert Mullin, 28, was convicted on two counts of first degree murder and eight counts of second degree murder after a six member jury found him sane. The defense admitted the killings but argued insanity. Mullin faced sentencing in September.
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Indictment of Agnew Seen in Vine Investigation
Washington reports say a Maryland grand jury is expected to indict Vice President Spiro Agnew next month on bribery and extortion charges. The push comes amid a broader Justice Department probe into Maryland political corruption with unnamed contractors alleging kickbacks to Agnew during his governorship. Attorney General Richardson indicated he would decide whether to pursue any indictment while Agnew remains in office.
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Local Shop Item Yields Odd Fragment of Rhyme
A fragmented post from a local shop notes a garbled line about a wife and husband sharing similar items and a tale of time and separation. The readable pieces mention years and names and lack clear context or outcome.
Greece lifts martial law and frees political prisoners
Athens reports new president Papadopoulos vows to end six years of martial law. He grants amnesty to many political prisoners while excluding abroad crimes and some military offenses. He aims to form a civilian government and restore civil liberties, with elections planned.
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White House Cancels New Orleans Parade
The Secret Service uncovered a possible plot to assassinate President Nixon during a New Orleans visit prompting cancellation of three presidential motorcades. Nixon arrived at Rivergate and spoke to the VFW crowd while security remained tight and a former officer linked to prior incidents was questioned.
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Bank raises prime rate to 9 1/2 percent in historic move
New York based First National Bank of Chicago announced on Monday the prime rate would rise to 9 1/2 percent effective Tuesday, the highest in history. Analysts expect other banks to follow soon and foresee rates could reach 10 percent or more before stabilizing.
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Chilean Air Force on Alert After Cabinet Resignation
In Santiago the Chilean air force went on first grade alert after Gen Cesar Ruiz resigned from the cabinet as public works and transport minister. President Allende named Gen Gustave Leigh to replace Ruiz as air force commander, while Ruiz urged recognition as authentic commander.
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Nixon defends Cambodia bombing as necessary war action
President Nixon told Veterans of Foreign Wars that secret bombing of Cambodian base areas was ordered after he took office in 1969 to protect American forces. He rejected critics who say the campaign violated neutrality and said he would do the same again. He noted Cambodia offered no moral obligation to respect a sham neutrality.
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Cambodian Battlefield Lull Ends as Red Offensive Seen
Phnom Penh reports say a five day lull ended with renewed assaults on provincial capitals and skirmishes near Phnom Penh. Khmer Rouge clashes around Kompong Chom and Kompong Spu intensified as government forces repelled attacks and sappers entered Phnom Penh amid ongoing fighting.
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