CIA Man Accuses Ex Nixon Aides
Washington AP report states CIA Deputy Director Vernon Walters testified that former White House aides Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean tried to enlist CIA aid for a Watergate coverup. Symington said Walters testified the trio was deeply involved, with one effort aiming to misuse the CIA.
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Judge Tyler Rejects Watergate Prosecutor Offer
New York AP Wallace Tyler, a U.S. district judge, declined the Watergate special prosecutor post offered by Attorney General designate Elliot Richardson. He cited reluctance to resign his active judgeship despite recognizing the assignment's importance. Tyler met Richardson in Washington after flying from Westchester County to discuss the role.
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Obituary: Thomas J. Brooks Dies at 91 in Gainesville
Gainesville New York AP reports Thomas J. Brooks died Monday at age 91. He was a retired farmer and is survived by 166 direct descendants including four sons, five daughters, 46 grandchildren and 111 great grandchildren.
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Gold Prices Hit Record Heights as Dollar Falls in Europe
Gold closed at 124.13 dollars an ounce on the Paris free market the highest price ever recorded. In Zurich London and Frankfurt gold set new highs while the dollar slid to record lows. Dealers warned oncoming monetary crisis and cited reasons from Watergate to Middle East inflation hedges.
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Nixon backs six year single term plan for president
President Nixon told congressional leaders he favors amending the Constitution to limit the presidency to a single six year term. He raised the proposal during a White House meeting on reforms to the electoral process and the creation of a 17 member commission to prevent another Watergate scandal.
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Bernard Cornfeld Arrested In Switzerland For Fraud Charges
Bernard Cornfeld, known as the financial Napoleon who introduced mutual funds to Europe, was ordered to appear before a Geneva magistrate on fraud abetting speculation and mismanagement charges. He was arrested while visiting his elderly mother at his lakeside villa. The case centers on Investors Overseas Services, the empire he built in a Paris apartment in 1956.
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Skylab faces heat and gyro problems as launch nears
CAPE KENNEDY AP reports Skylab, launched unmanned into a 272 mile orbit, records 100 degree cabin heat and a failing stabilizing gyro. Two of six solar panels failed to extend, halving power. Astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz were delayed, with planners pursuing a revised plan to salvage three missions.
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Did Authors Pride Kill Wine Bill
Iowa lawmakers see little chance wine sales in groceries this session. Senator James Griffin opposes Kelly bill despite proximity to Griffin measure. Senate Ways and Means committee rejected Kelly measure 6 to 5, leaving revival unlikely this session.
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Nixon and Selassie Start White House Talks
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived in Washington to begin discussions with President Nixon in the Oval Office. The meeting marks a high level exchange between the two leaders as diplomatic talks commence.
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Tank siege ends with fatal shooting at Portland airport
William Abernathy, 25, led two men to the top of a 840000 gallon fuel tank at Portland International Airport and threatened to blow it up to gain access to his ex wife and children. FBI sharpshooters fatally wounded him as he descended a ladder. One accomplice escaped, the other was unharmed. A former roommate said Abernathy wanted his kids and was at the end of his patience.
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FBI agent shoots down drunken gunman at airport ladder
Dr Loren Pankratz, a VA psychologist who treated Abernathy, says the FBI acted correctly in stopping the man who threatened to harm his ex wife and two children. The drama began when Abernathy tried to scale an airport fence and later held a rifle and shotgun atop a tower.
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Today's Chuckle The Closer To Ideal Is In Resume Writing
A humor note notes how the closest some get to perfection is when drafting their own resumes. Copyright.
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