Nixon kept tapes as insurance against aides turning on him
Nixon states in his memoir excerpts that he chose not to destroy the Watergate tapes to protect himself from possible betrayals by aides. He recalls telling Haldeman to destroy them and explains why he kept the tapes, citing protection against unforeseeable events and a desire to guard his presidency. The excerpts cover July 1973 to August 1974 and include references to the firing of Archibald Cox, Kh Kissinger prayers, and the resignations surrounding Watergate.
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Weather and river summary for Cedar Rapids region era
Wind NE at 16 mph with gusts to 28 mph. Sun data and daily highs and lows listed. Coralville Lake pool level and Mississippi River stages with multiple city readings. Birth notices include St. Luke's April 30 births and Aurora Colorado infant. Various police and emergency reports through Sunday night.
May Day Celebrations Across Global Workers March
Soviet leaders and thousands view a May Day parade in Red Square while Madrid hosts 200,000 at joint union parades across Spain. Italian rallies involve millions of laborers protesting Moro kidnapping. in Istanbul 100,000 protest with police and troops nearby. China marks a low key celebration with operas and a party anniversary as Britain launches its first official May Day holiday.
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Sun Day kicks off global solar celebration in 30 nations
UPI reports Sun Day celebrations begin this week with about 30 nations planning activities. In the United States President Carter and Congress set the event for Wednesday at Cadillac Mountain Acadia National Park Maine. Ten million school children will receive solar energy instruction from the National Education Association. Takeo Fukuda arrives for a two day visit to discuss U S Japan trade, dollar stability, and oil imports impacting the world payments system.
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Japanese explorer completes solo North Pole dog sled trek
Naomi Uemura becomes first person to reach the North Pole alone by dog sled. Smithsonian confirms he arrived May 1 at 0445 GMT via backup contact. Takahashi says Uemura used an automatic beeper relaying data through Nimubs 6 satellite to Dr. Lee Houchins.
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Afghanistan names Taraki prime minister signals Soviet ties
Radio Kabul reports Nur Mohammed Taraki, described as a nationalist and revolutionary, named prime minister of Afghanistan and head of the Revolutionary Council. UN of India notes his Socialist Party links, while BBC cites him as a leader of the underground pro-Communist faction. Kremlin recognition follows the coup.
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Rabies vaccine aims for stronger immunity licensing expected
A CDC veterinarian says a new interferon rabies vaccine, grown in human cells, may receive a federal license this year. It offers less adverse reaction and requires five weekly shots compared with 14 to 23 injections for the current duck embryo vaccine. UPI strike deadline set. The Wire Service Guild threatens to strike UPI at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday if talks fail. Bob Miller of UPI declined comment.
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Soviet spy exchanged for American student
Convicted Soviet spy Robert Thompson was exchanged today for American student Alan Van Norman in a three way swap involving Israeli pilot Miron Marcus. Thompson, 43, arrived from New York to finalize the deal with East German authorities and was released from a Pennsylvania prison after a 13 year term. Van Norman, 22, of Windom Minnesota, was freed from East German jail and reunited with his mother, who traveled to meet him.
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Economic indicators dip again in March
The Commerce Department says the leading indicators index fell 0.1 percent in March, the second drop in three months. First quarter output declined 0.6 percent due to coal strikes, weather, and weak auto sales, though economists forecast 6–7 percent growth in Q2. The composite index was 134.1 in 1978, up 34.1 percent from 1967 base.
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