Kissinger Believes Phone Tapped Amid Watergate Era Probes
Secretaries Kissinger reportedly told a former White House official he was "virtually certain" his phone was tapped after joining the Nixon administration. The associate stated Kissinger blamed the White House plumbers, a group set to stop leaks, though Kissinger denied the claim. The remark, if true, would suggest deeper wiretap activity in 1969 70 linked to Kissinger Mitchell and Hoover.
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Man Dies in Hunting Accident Near Independence
Kenneth Ellis, 19, of 1310 Burch Avenue NW, was killed Saturday afternoon two miles east of Independence when his companion’s 16 gauge shotgun discharged while they paused to inspect a railroad telephone booth. Grissom, also from Cedar Rapids, survived. Ellis died at the scene. The death was ruled accidental by Dr. A. E. Mayner.
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Here
Buchanan County
Senator Asks White House To Back Campaign Reform
Senator Richard Schweiker leads a bipartisan push urging President Nixon to back a public campaign financing bill. The measure would ban private contributions in general elections and fund campaigns with tax dollars, aiming to curb Watergate era corruption. Johnson/Kennedy coalition backs the plan, which faces a veto risk if attached to the debt ceiling bill.
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Watergate
Women and Work Ease Fall in Chuckle Cartoon
The cartoon notes efforts to automate tasks to such a level that women might perform all work in the future. The caption hints at evolving labor roles and the aim of easing employment burdens.
Egypt Pushes Oil Embargo to Pressure Israel
Egypt urges Arab foreign ministers at a Cairo meeting to escalate the oil weapon against the U.S. and Holland over pro Israeli policy and expand the embargo to South Africa Rhodesia and Portugal. Arab League leaders warn of rising fighting while PLO chief Arafat reports success in talks with Soviet leaders. Egypt and Israel negotiate over Suez Canal forces as peace talks loom with December conference possible.
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Fort Madison convict tied to Percy girl slaying case
Chicago Sun Times reports two house burglars linked to the unsolved 1966 murder of Valerie Percy, daughter of Sen. Charles Percy. Francis Hohimer and Frederick Malchow are named. Hohimer in Iowa prison, Malchow died in 1967 after escaping custody.
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Sun-Times
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Percy
Iowa
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Serime
Government Maps Course For Fuel Cut
Nixon unveils a two stage energy plan to curb a projected 18 percent oil shortage by early 1974. The interior draft calls a 30 percent gasoline cut for passenger cars and a 50 percent drop in nonessential driving, with refinery output shifting from 47 to about 41 percent.
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Des Moines Man Charged in Double Slaying
Police charge 33 year old Robert Richardson with two counts of murder in the shotgun slayings of his estranged wife's parents in Des Moines. Richardson, in serious condition after drinking drain cleaner, was hospitalized in Iowa City. The killings followed an argument with Hazel Richardson who had left the home.
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University Hospital
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Hazel
Gasoline shortages split Cedar Rapids dealers over car size
Small dealers report demand shifting toward economical models due to shortages and rationing while large dealers see mixed views. Trading in big used cars with high mileage is expected to fetch little, says Glade Butterfield of Handler Motor Co.
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Allen Motor Co
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Car Trend Nears Des Moines Dealers See Small Cars Scarcity
Dealers report a tight supply of small cars across major brands with allocations dropping. Butterfield notes Subaru shipments cut to two for December as six cylinder engines grow scarce. AMC dealers urge more new cars while Cadillac Buick Olds outlets report strong demand but limited models.
Nixon accused of deceiving public over energy crisis
House Speaker Carl Albert says President Nixon misleads Americans about the energy crisis and the steps needed to avert a recession. He released a 7,000 word statement criticizing Nixon for promising more than can be delivered and for not being candid with the public.
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Nixon to Speak on Energy Crisis in Sunday Broadcast
President Nixon will address the energy crisis in a live nationwide radio and TV broadcast Sunday night at 6 p.m. CST. Spokespersons for ABC CBS and NBC confirmed all three networks will air the address.
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Albert Defends Congress Over Energy Policy Shortfalls
Oklahoma Democrat Albert faults the administration for oil import controls price missteps and poor energy leadership while arguing Congress has acted on energy issues. He warns cooperation with Nixon is possible but Congress must stay faithful to the people.
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