Nixon and Agnew Hold Private Long Meeting
In Washington a private hour long session between President Nixon and Vice President Agnew followed persistent resignations rumors. White House spokesmen said no report or discussion would come from the meeting and no comments would be made on rumors from unidentified sources. The meeting took place in the Executive Office Building amid previous brief encounters since September.
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Demos Rule Out Connally as VP Candidate
House Democratic leaders rejected John B. Connally as a potential replacement for Vice President Agnew if he resigns. Officials said Democrats prefer candidates not likely to become their 1976 presidential opponent, naming alternatives like Barry Goldwater Rogers and Gerald Ford as acceptable options.
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Tapes Issue Back to Appeals Court
Washington AP The U S court of appeals returns to constitutional questions in the White House tapes dispute after failed settlement efforts. Archibald Cox and White House adviser Wright report no progress. A ruling is expected by Oct 1 ahead of a possible Supreme Court appeal. Cox and others seek tapes for grand jury use while five Watergate conspirators may need detailed misled-claim support. Rothblatt sues Nixon for 10 million over attorney client interference.
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Mandatory Curbs on Heating Oil Awaited
Washington reports indicate the White House and federal agencies plan mandatory allocation of home heating oil and possibly diesel fuel. Proposals to restrict switching to low sulfur fuels and to allocate propane at wholesale are expected in presidential proclamations within days, with states to receive priority allocation under guidelines.
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Stabbing and Fires Hit Iowa Prison Shop
Fort Madison Iowa AP A shops foreman George Medland 49 was stabbed and an inmate Leonard T Meharry 27 of Davenport was placed in maximum custody after a knife was recovered Police said two fires broke out early Friday in a furniture shop at the Iowa state penitentiary Fire damage was minor due to sprinklers but smoke and water damage were extensive Medland was taken to Sacred Heart hospital in satisfactory condition Fort Madison firefighters responded to the incident around 7 20 a m
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Kissinger Confirmed By 78-7 Senate Vote
The Senate approved Henry Kissinger as secretary of state by a 78 to 7 vote. Supporters praised his intellect and foreign policy leadership, while critics warned detente with the Soviet Union and China faced strain. The vote upheld Kissinger as President Nixon's assistant for national security affairs despite concerns over wiretap disclosures.
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Iowa Cities Face Loss Without Federal Revenue Sharing Filings
One hundred twenty Iowa communities risk losing 472,499 in federal revenue sharing funds due to missing Washington filings. Hugh Clarke of the state comptroller’s office has been contacting local officials about required planned use reports for the third and fourth entitlement periods and the actual usage through June 30, 1973. Some towns say they never received forms or didn’t know they needed to file, while others already sent reports. East Iowa cities were among those with missing documents.
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Food Prices Jump Sharply in August 1969
August consumer prices rose 1.8 percent the sharpest in 26 years with food costs surging 6 percent the highest since 1933. Meats poultry and eggs drove about 80 percent of the increase while grocery prices rose 7.7 percent on an adjusted basis.
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Iowa Vietnam bonus to reach some veterans by Christmas
Iowa veterans may receive the $28 million Vietnam bonus as early as Christmas. About 88 000 eligible veterans or survivors can apply starting October 1, with forms distributed through county recorders, the highway patrol at Camp Dodge, and VA offices. The program aims to process applications rapidly as staff expand to about 28 employees.
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Veterans Bonus Plan Aims to Streamline Claims
Officials announce bonuses for disabled veterans with four to six hires. Two workers will serve each of three state VA hospitals to assist veterans with applications. Veterans are urged to bring a certified copy of DD 214 to speed processing and improve odds of bonus eligibility by Christmas.
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Chuckle Dialog on Career and Marriage Truths
A secretary quips to a colleague that advancement, raises, and marriage are out of reach, framing a humorous resignation to the office’s limited prospects. The line, attributed to a Chuckle-era humor piece, reflects old office culture with dry wit.
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