Retrial sought by Watergate Four in plea reversal
Four Cuban born Watergate defendants Bernard Barker Frank Sturgis Virgilio Gonzalez and Eugenio Martinez ask U S District Judge John J Sirica for a new trial claiming their guilty pleas were involuntary and aimed at protecting national security They seek to change pleas to innocent and request a jury trial The men were convicted of conspiracy burglary and wiretapping and face sentencing by Sirica The petition notes coercion by others including E Howard Hunt Jr and high officials and cites coercion during the plea proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasingwun
U. S
John J. Sirica
Democratic National Committee
Sirlea
Maimun
Miami
Bernard Barker
Frank Sturgis
Virgilio Gonzalez
Eugenio Marlfrez
Danbury
Conn
E. Howard Hunt, Jr
Government
Henry Rothblatt
Deniel Schultz
Sirica
Hunt
G. Gordon
Liddy
James McCord
Tiddy
Demo Telethon on TV Tonight Raises Democratic Debt Help
The Democratic Party hosts a nationwide telethon titled America Goes Public to pay party debts and fund the 1974 election. NBC will broadcast from 6 to 9 pm with appearances by Milton Berle Henry Fonda James Garner Jack Lemmon Florence Henderson Robert Goulet Carl Reiner Dick Van Dyke and Nancy Wilson.
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Los Angeles
Democratic Party
NBC
Pet
Towa Fie
Marjor Democratic
Puch
Milton Berle
The
FIN Dimension
Henry Fonda
J Dames Garner
Jack Lemmon
Florence Stenderson
Robert Gaulet
Carl Relner
Dick Vat Dyke
Nancy Wilson
Curb Proposed on Medical Export to Ban U S Banned Devices
Washington a f committee backs strict rules to stop selling U S banned medical equipment abroad. Dr Fel Nobel of Philadelphia Emergency Care Research Institute says legislation should prohibit U S manufacturers from exporting unsafe devices.
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Washington
U. S
Beanty Committee
Foel Nobel
Philadelphia
Emergency Care Research Institute
ENR
Gasoline Price Boost Possible Under Justified Costs
The Cost of Living Council may raise ceilings on gasoline diesel and home heating oil where dealers justify costs. Director John T Dunlop gave no exact timing but said action will be prompt after a Sept 25 meeting reviewing detailed cost data. Atlantic Richfield Co gets a one cent per gallon rise starting Monday. Dealers nationwide protest Phase 4 ceilings causing economic squeeze.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
John T. Dunlop
Bully
Atlantic Riche Jfield Co
Dunlop
Tax surcharge denied as recall plan for Pontiacs discussed
Washington reports that a 10 percent income tax surcharge is not under active consideration by the administration despite claims. Treasury officials disputed speculation of Shultz leaving his post over taxes, while Mel Laird pressed the surcharge as a tool to curb inflation, and Pontiac announced recall plans for about 800,000 cars to fix fuel line leaks and air conditioning issues.
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Washington
Treasury
George Shull
Willian Simon
Shultz
Nixon
Melvitty Laird
Tokyo
Laird
Simon
Pontyac, Mich
UPE
Pontiac
Simon Aid
Laird Friday
U.S
Jand
Mel
Pany
Amore
Wasl
White House
Gerald Warran
Free transit urged for handicapped and elderly
A federal transportation study calls for free rides for the urban handicapped and elderly poor. The report by Urban Mass Transportation Administration and the Transportation Systems Center urges pilot transit stamp programs and taxi coupons to entitle poverty, elderly, and handicapped persons to free rides.
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Washington
Department of Cent
Urban Mass
Transportation Administration
Transportation Systems
Federal Aviation Acts
Aministration
DMTA
Court narrows credit report damages in libel case
The Fifth Circuit reversed a Georgia ruling in Din & Bradstreet v Hood, allowing a contractor to claim damages from a credit report error without proving actual malice, citing limited public interest. The case returns for a new trial and damage assessment.
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New Orleans
Fifth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Din & Bradstreet, Inc
Cmits
Georgia
David Hood
AG Hianta
Dan & Bradstreet
David
Sultsman
U.S. Supreme Court
Ube
Explosions Shake Historic University of Chicago Lab
Explosions shattered a wall and damaged a historic chemistry lab at the University of Chicago. Security guards reported minor injuries as blasts occurred in the basement of George Hermann Jones Hall, a four story sandstone landmark.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
George Hermann Jones
Mexican March Protests Coup in Mexico City
A large Mexican protest drew thousands along rain-soaked avenues in Mexico City venting against the Chilean coup. Demonstrators burned flags at the U.S. embassy and accused the Nixon administration of Allende's murder as police limited the turnout.
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Mexico City
U.S
Allende
Gentina
Chile
Coup Labeled Reply To Extremist Influx
Chilean military junta argues Allende failed to stop infiltrating extremists and toppled his government. It cites 10 000 foreign extremists entering the country and vows a return to constitutional rule. Allende’s widow seeks Mexico asylum as regime tightens controls and reports of casualties mount.
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Santiago
Chile
Salvador ‘Allende
Allende
Bonilla
Allendé
Mexico
Teleptione
Inter- View
Alunde Ani
Jujuy
Argentina
Testing for Astronaut Homecoming at Space Center
At SPACE CENTER Housinn AP reports ground controllers prepare for reentry maneuvers using the two functioning engines of the Apollo ferry ship. Astronauts Gwen Garriott and Jack Lousma plan to rely on two engines for critical re entry steps while simulations test the approach Sunday and Monday with Vance Brand and Pete Conrad reviewing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Space Center
Vance Brand
Brand
Charles
Pete
Conrad
Hean
Bem
Time Runs Out as Chrysler UAW Strike Begins in 1974
Detroit AP reports 113000 UAW members strike at Chrysler after talks fail and time runs out at 11:59 p.m. The walkout closes 6 plants in 21 states and Canada while 14200 Chrysler workers continue on and 11000 white collar staff stay on the job. Key issues include overtime, health and safety, pensions, dental insurance, and wage increases.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Satunday
United Auto Workers
U.S
General Motors
Ford
Leonard Woodcoth
States
Canada
UAW
Platita
Kokomo
Ind
VanWerk
Fostoria
Ohio
Lastmimite
Chrysler Vier
William O'Brien
Dettroit
O'Brien
Wangcock
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Demo
TV Tonight
Curb
Melvin Laird
George Shultz
Spiro
Agnew
Hope
Fiat
Valrd
Aien
Revoce
Carlos Prats
Castro
Fidel Castro
la Modeda
London
Morning Star
Jorge Timossi
Ihe
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