Demos Raise $1 Million at Watergate Themed Dinner
Dems raised over 1 million dollars for H124 congressional races at a Wednesday night Watergate fundraiser attended by more than 2,000. The GOP dinner two weeks earlier brought about 750000. President Nixon impersonator David Frye entertained as speakers referenced Watergate. House leaders touted Democratic momentum and warned against threats to the political system, with receipts reaching a historic level.
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Democrats Plan Nationwide Telethon to Cut Debt
Washington AP reports the Democratic National Committee scheduling a six hour telethon in September to reduce its 4 million dollar debt. Chairman Robert Strauss confirms a Sept 15 event with John Brown Jr leading a 20 hour broadcast. costs estimated at 1.25 million with 100 thousand for NBC airtime and half of funds to debt, half to state parties.
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Mayor Judge Presses Case In Own Court In Marlin
MARLIN Texas AP Mayor Bill Holmes who is also city judge acted as defendant in a self conducted case charging expired truck inspection. He pleaded guilty to operating with an expired inspection slicker and fined himself 15 dollars. Court dismissed.
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Lebanon Ends 7 Day State of Emergency
Beirut AP reports Lebanon lifts a seven day extension of the state of emergency as fighting between the army and Palestinian militants wanes. Authorities say the 17 day-old emergency, imposed May 1, moves toward normalcy.
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