Nixon Pressured Richardson Over Resignation in 1973
Washington AP report details Elliott Richardson's claim that Richard Nixon urged him either not to resign as attorney general or delay it during the Watergate crisis on October 20, 1973. Richardson says Nixon and White House aide Alexander Haig exaggerated Soviet danger to shake his resolve, amid the infamous Saturday Night Massacre. In Madera California a 500 pound lion named Stanley escaped a moving van, prompting a driverless nine hour standoff. tranquilizer ended the drama as Stanley slept, after bars were welded to separate compartments.
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Jackie Kelley
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Trend Reversed Alligators Off Endangered List
The Interior Department reclassifies alligators in Florida and coastal areas of four Southern states as threatened, easing protections. Officials say the U S alligator population exceeds 750000, about three times the 1960s level, with Florida hosting over 400000. Assistant Interior Secretary Reed says the reversal shows conservation success.
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Plan to Sell Nixon Tapes Under Consideration
U S District Judge John Sirica weighs a proposal by broadcasting groups and a record company to let the public buy one hour tape cassettes of Nixon conversations for 3.75 to 5.75 dollars plus a full transcript and mailing. A 30 tape Watergate set could cost about 100 dollars. Nixon lawyers oppose, citing privacy concerns.
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Amtrak Official Blasts Coleman Over Train Delays
Amtrak vice president Edwin Edel accuses outgoing Transportation Secretary William Coleman of impeding progress and costing taxpayers millions by delaying Northeast Corridor improvements. He faults Coleman's statements and notes only 3 percent of Boston to Chicago riders travel the full run while urging action on the Corridor project.
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Newsman urges sensible coverage of Carter and family
Edwin Newman urged news organizations to be sensible about Jimmy Carter and his family. He cited Henry Kissinger and John Kennedy as examples and asked that Carter not be followed minute by minute. He likewise urged restraint on coverage of Amy Carter.
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UPI
Edwin Newman
Henry Kissinger
John Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Memory of Slain Bandit Lingers On
The outlaw Elmer McCurdy once framed as a train robber and carnival attraction is remembered after his mummy was found in Long Beach. A restaurant sells Elmer McCurdy T shirts honoring his dual notoriety with dates on front and back, while a 1957 Chicago blood test report notes a peculiar chemical change in the insane.
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