Dole Watergate ties spark renewed Kansas clash
North Dreiling Kansas Democratic chair renews charge linking Sen. Bob Dole to Watergate payroll questions. He demands Dole state within 24 hours whether James W. McCord was on the payroll the night of the break in and accuses Dole of misleading the public about Watergate facts. Dole had urged openness and later asked Ehrlichman and Haldeman to resign.
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Ruckelhaus Named New Head of FBI
President Nixon named William J. Ruckelshaus acting director of the FBI after L. Patrick Gray III resigned over Watergate document destruction. Ruckelshaus, former head of the EPA, said he would serve temporarily and pursue an honest, vigorous prosecution while Nixon searches for a permanent appointee.
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City reports detail street gas water and engineering work
The Tribune begins a weekly city department wrap up. City engineer Floyd Heath and gas and water superintendent Charlie Williams outline year to date progress. Street superintendent John Duff notes patching paving and resurfacing along major corridors and at rail intersections.
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Seven States Named As Disaster Areas
Associated Press reports President Nixon declared Arkansas Louisiana Ohio and Wisconsin disaster areas as floods continue along the Mississippi River. Missouri Illinois and Mississippi had earlier been declared so, with Ohio citing 28.7 million dollars in county damage around Lake Erie and Wisconsin noting over 10 million dollars in losses from storms and flooding beginning March 7.
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Gunfire at Wounded Knee ends after ceasefire call
Militants inside Wounded Knee report one killed and another wounded, prompting a Friday ceasefire. A insurgent, Frank Clearwater 47, Cherokee from N C, had died earlier from gunfire on April 17. Interior Dept spokesman says government received 4:40 p.m. message from insurgents seeking halt due to casualties. The latest exchange began 10:30 p.m. Thursday as federal perimeter positions faced heavy bombardment.
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Stark Couple Verden Sloan Found Dead Near Road
Mr and Mrs Verden Sloan missing from Stark since Tuesday were found beside a country road about two miles east and two miles south of Moran around 1 pm Friday. Authorities released little information but said foul play is not suspected. The bodies lay near the couple's 1967 pickup and a nearby farmhouse.
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Daylight Time Shift Sparks CW Timing Talk
Weekend daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday causing mixed reactions. Readers can move clocks forward 1 hour before bed or at 2 a.m. to avoid confusion. Observers say the change is harmless though not legally required.
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Recognition Of Law Day Observance Set In Iola
A Law Day ceremony will be held Tuesday at 9 30 a m in the Memorial Building District Courtroom. Spencer Gard former district judge will discuss the judicial system and issues facing modern courts. The local bar association invites the public to attend.
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Wall Street Drops in a Turbulent Market Session
The Dow Jones average fell 15.57 to 922.19, a six month low, with the NYSE composite down to 56.86 amid inflation worries and investor caution. Analysts cited lack of Nixon administration initiative and Phase 3 results as factors. prices slid on the Amex and Dow volume leaders included International Telephone and Kaufman & Broad.
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Intercepted Letter Praises Washington Law and Order Crowd
A terse note contrasts Teapot Dome with Washingtons current law and order crowd, suggesting the latter appears more skilled or decisive in handling affairs. The snippet implies political controversy and public scrutiny without detailed events.
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GAO Finds Secret Funds in Nixon Campaign Cash
The General Accounting Office reports secret cash dealings by the Nixon re election committee. It notes substantial unaccounted funds from a $13,000 fund held by Herbert Porter and refers potential violations to the Justice Department. The GAO urges aggressive action and shows impatience with DOJ replies.
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