Indictment of 6 Nixon Aides Seen in Watergate Cover-up
Government investigators say White House and re election committee figures conspired after the Watergate break in to obstruct the federal probe. Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell Majruder LaRue Dean are named among those involved in secret late June meetings to deny knowledge and mount public denials. Investigators say six men face federal indictments as others are under Grand Jury review. Kalmbach is cited as a funder.
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Amoco Rationing Expands Amid Fuel Shortage Crisis
Nationwide fuel crunch worsens as Amoco announces a 31 000 station rationing program. Phillips cuts east of the Rockies sales 10 percent while Cities Service raises prices. Airlines report shortages and carriers seek extra fuel. Blaschke Trucking warns of zero supply after quotas exhausted.
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Plan for Three Parking Ramps Stirs Iowa City
Iowa City council discussed building three parking ramps as part of a five year capital improvements plan with an estimated cost of 8.2 million dollars. Land acquisition for ramps one and two would begin next year with construction in 1975. A third ramp would follow in 1977. Ramp one would hold 600 cars at approx 2.22 million dollars, ramp two would hold 800 cars at about 2.95 million, and ramp three would hold 600 to 800 cars at about 3 million. The ramps form part of the downtown urban renewal K-14 project.
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Lawyers Press Public Probe Into Pentagon Papers Case
Defense lawyers in the Pentagon papers trial urge full public disclosure of Watergate or White House links. Judge Matt Byrne refused a press gag on new developments and said relevant documents will be made public. Ellsberg and Russo seek dismissal after revelations that Ehrlichman knew Watergate burglars tied to Ellsberg psychiatrist files.
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Scientist crosses pigeon and woodpecker for message knock route
A scientist creates a pigeon woodpecker hybrid whose offspring both carries messages and taps on doors, showcasing a playful genetic experiment.
Linn-Mar Bond Issue Approved for School Additions
Linn-Mar district voters approved a 1.8 million bond by 1,385 to 735 or 64.78 percent for junior and senior high additions. Construction hopes target late summer or fall with possible partial use by 1974 and full completion by 1975. Architect Leo Peiffer and Associates of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids Sets June 12 Bond Vote on Airport Project
Cedar Rapids city council set June 12 for a public referendum on issuing 1.5 million in airport bonds after a 1676-signature petition. The sense of urgency cites potential loss of commercial service if the overlay plan and related repairs are not funded.
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Charles McNulty 59 Dies After Being Struck by Car
Charles J. McNulty, 59, of 1128 Twelfth Street NE, died at St Luke's hospital after a car struck him at the Center Point Road and J Avenue NE intersection in Cedar Rapids. He was walking east across J Avenue around 8:20 p.m. when hit by a southbound car driven by George Eggman, 36, of 2519 Sixteenth Avenue SW, who was charged.
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Iowa Senate panel approves 50 mph gas saving bill
DES MOINES UPI The senate government committee approved a bill empowering Gov. Ray to lower speed limits to 50 mph on primary and interstate highways between July 1 1973 and February 13 1974 in response to a projected gasoline shortage. The measure passed 7-4 with critics urging a fuel economy standard instead.
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Kissinger says North Vietnam agreed to meeting with Tho
U S Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told reporters a tentative agreement exists for a meeting between him and North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho despite no confirmed time or place Hanoi has demanded U S concessions as the price for a new session.
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Dow Jones climbs on inflation hope amid Nixon talks
New York AP reports the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.36 points by 2 pm as traders react to rumors that President Nixon will announce new anti inflation measures after meetings with his economic advisers.
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Connally Says He Will Not Seek Any Office After Switch
John B. Connally announced his desertion from the Democratic Party to the Republican side saying he seeks no office political or appointive. He dismissed White House pressure and called Watergate a sordid mess while praising the GOP as representing broad American views and offering stability.
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Brandt Reaches Accord in Talks with Nixon
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt told the National Press Club that two days of talks with President Nixon yielded full agreement on the need for close U.S. European alliance cooperation amid world changes. He denied a Europe U.S. trade war and welcomed Europe’s Year.
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