Nixon Defends Watergate and Names Kissinger as Successor
President Nixon dismisses the Watergate scandal as water under the bridge and refuses to resign. He announces William P. Rogers will resign as secretary of state and Henry Kissinger will succeed him, while insisting the nation must move on to business and justice.
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SAN Cleminiti
Itichard Nixon
Nixon
Watergate
West
White House
Willian P. Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
Cambodia
Bribery Indictment Reaches Agnew Successor in Maryland
Baltimore AP report details a bribery and extortion case tied to William Dale Anderson, a former county administrator and political figure in Maryland. The grand jury probe, part of a wider inquiry into former Vice President Agnew, accuses Anderson of receiving kickbacks linked to government contracts. President Nixon urged a Justice Department probe into leaks as the Baltimore county investigation widens.
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Baltimore
Efflel
Baltimor
Fehevalier
Maryland
Democrat Day
William Dale Anderson
Sornoff
Anderson
Kmart County
Melors
Nixon
Agnew
Justice Department
Baltimore County Grand Jury
Gen. Richardson
White House
Still Alexander Haig
Washinglon
Card Players Robbed Only One Complains
Six men robbed of about 3400 in Cedar Rapids early Thursday. Herbert Williams, living on Sixth Avenue SE, told police five companions played cards at a friend’s home on Avenue SE. Two masked robbers entered, one armed with a shotgun, one with a rifle, stealing $775 from Williams and about $1,600 from the other five. Williams filed a complaint. the other five reportedly did not.
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Cedar Rapids
Herbert Willams
Avid Chiher
Sixth Avenue
Willliams
Matey
Will
Williams
Lyn Robebers
Stock Prices Rally After Nixon News Conference
New York stocks recovered from a week of losses as a technical rally followed President Nixon's Wednesday news conference. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 12.19 points to 864.09 at 2 pm, after hitting lower levels earlier in the week.
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New York
Nixon
Tentative Date Set For 1 380 Opening
The Ames Toee Town highway commission tentatively sets September 19 to open the 1 380 segment from 1 80 to the airport. Doubt remains contractor will finish on time. Chamber of Commerce requested a ribbon cutting. commission favors later date. Program continued on Page 3.
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Toe Town Highway Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
AIM Surrenders State Offices In Des Moines Standoff
In Des Moines Iowa AIM members occupied the Department of Public Instruction offices demanding parole reforms and DPI changes. They warned of a Wounded Knee like outcome and said they would not leave until meetings with officials and federal representatives occurred. Police seized eight firearms and 400 rounds after the group surrendered peacefully following the occupation.
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American Indian Movement
Des Moines
AIM
State Department of Public Instruction
Moines
Ron Petrie
Sal
Dennis Banks
Lowa
Noel
Ray
State Department of Public
Grimes Dons Board
Jeff
Des Maines
Iowa
Wounded Knee
Banks
Towa
Guy
Robert Ray
Harvey Major
Douglas Durham
Grou
Department
Public Instruction
Robert Benton
Petite
U.S. Department of Justice
Harald Hughes
D-towa
Major
Durham
Eldon Joy
Arthr Black Cloud
Tama
Aaron Two Elk
Ant’ Eee
Michael Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Ray Slick
Anita Lvely
Mike van- Ind
Ateer
Fies
Gesundheit? A Humorous Quote Sparking Mixed Reactions
A quirky line from WYoday prompts debate over its usefulness and cleverness. Critics argue it offers little help to the elderly or the ill while supporters see it as a light, best effort in a humorous context.
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Wyoday
Dlovtors
Kissinger Seen As Core Of Nixon Foreign Policy Ambition
A source speculates Kissinger would replace William Rogers as secretary of state, centralizing policy and signaling a tougher, more unified diplomacy for Nixon. The move could strengthen administration leverage, though concerns persist about Kissinger remaining powerfully influential and the reaction of Congress.
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Wastiington
Kissinger
Stule- Ghoul
Nixon
Willan Rogers
U.S
Nanan Varin
Mixon
Plessii Eal
Widergate
Alaffers
Congress
Aratton Woneovnlig Fain
Cains
Wilton to Build $15 Million Steel Mill in Iowa
Wilton announces a $15 million steel mill by Iowa Steel Mill Inc. to begin in fall with 109 initial jobs rising to 200 at peak. Plant will recycle metal scrap, produce merchant bars and shapes within about 800 miles, use electric arc furnace, closed water system, and aim for 150000 tons annual output. Several Cedar Rapids and Marion leaders promoted project.
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Welton
Lowi
Deed Steel Mul, Inc
Rock Island
Tom Wolff
Iowa Steel Mill,” Inc
Pittsburgh
Wolff
Coblam
Jyniliany
Samed
Contes Af Bottendopt
Jawa Steel Mul
James A. Mangia
Gene Mason
CP. Rohde
Cedar Rapids
Weary Wile
Jad Rey Paltheff
Marion
May J. Garver
iMuseat Hit
Nixon Watergate news conference draws mixed praise
Washington press reports that President Nixon’s Watergate defense dominated most of the brief news conference. Barry Goldwater praised the remarks as concise while Sen. Sam Ervin urged continued Senate investigation and cross examination. Hearings are set to resume September 10 as lawmakers weigh the tapes and Nixon’s responses.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Barry Coldwater
Ratiz
Bult Goldwater
White House
Sam Ervin
D-N. C
Senate
Joseph Montoya
D-N. M
Congress
John Tower
New Food Rules To Permit Hikes
Washington AP reports new Phase 4 food price control proposals set to take effect September 12. The Cost of Living Council says controls will limit price increases while requiring substantial cost absorbing measures by wholesalers and retailers. Council director John Dunlop cautions some increases at the consumer level are possible but not as severe as the prior price freeze era.
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Washington
Saipe
Council
John Dunlop
Lond
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