Petersen vents over Watergate control loss to special prosecutor
Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen expressed anger and frustration at losing the Watergate investigation to a special prosecutor. He testified before the Senate committee, apologized for his emotions, and recalled how the case moved from the Justice Department to Cox the independent prosecutor. Petersen said the case was nearly complete when it was handed to the special prosecutor.
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Watergate Committee
Welcome Wagon extends to NCCJC students this fall
A program to strengthen student and business ties will start at Neosho County Community Junior College during registration. Mrs. Ben Dunlap will host Campus Welcome, offering merchant gestures and information on civic and religious opportunities. Dates Aug 15 to 17 at NCCJC.
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NCCJC
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J. C. Sanders
Joe Smith
Ben Dunlap
Sherida Willis
W. 9Th
Gerald Sneeringer
N. Forest
School Items Advertised in 12-Page Tribune Section
Chanute school starts Monday August 27 and area businesses offer specials for all ages in the back-to-school ads.
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Chanute School
Probe of Kansas prison system sparks political clash reported
Atty Gen Vern Miller faced questions over alleged investigations into prison administration as Kansas leaders clash over the Woodson and Gaffney resignations. Gov Docking declined comment while GOP chair Rawson praised Miller amid a broader probe linked to state penitentiary affairs. A federal grand jury indicted a former policeman over prostitution-related charges. Dole re election talk noted.
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Wichita
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Kansas City
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Woodson
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Miller
Ranson
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Docking
Norbert Dreiling
Hays
Dreiling
U.S
Bob Dole
Dole
Three Judges Hear Bomb Arguments in Cambodia Case
A three judge panel of the U S Court of Appeals opened hearing on the government's appeal of a federal judge's July 25 order to halt all U S military activity in Cambodia. About 150 spectators attended as the panel considered whether bombing requires Congressional approval.
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U.S. Court of Appeals
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Cambodia
U.S. District Court
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Washington
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
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Court of Appeals
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Neosho County Junior College Budget Approved
Neosho County Community Junior College trustees approved the 1973-74 budget with a levy rise of 0.91 mills to 8.86 mills and general fund expenditures of 517 847.15 dollars. Enrollment reports show 350 students to date with 150 more hoped for, dormitory pre registrations up 12, and out district attendance approved for three students while two requests were tabled. Weather and local statistics accompany the college item.
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Board of Trustees
Smith
Neosho County
Youngberg Appointed City Clerk and Auditor in City
City Names Clerk Jim Youngberg, already city auditor since January, is chosen to replace Bonnie Moffatt as city clerk. He will hold dual roles, bringing a business administration degree from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia and four years in the Air Force. Born in Chanute, 30, married to Kathy with a 4 year old son Justin.
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Special Election Set In Erie On Sept 6 For City Hall Site
Erie City Council voting Monday night to hold a special election September 6 asking citizens to approve purchasing the Home State Bank Building for a city hall and utility offices. Council accepted Mrs E W Chadwick bequest for a new public library and heard bids to tear down the Duvall house near the pool site. Eddy Hill bid 55 dollars, Hill's bid accepted over 27.50 by John R Lohse and Sherman Sears. Larry Huffman and LeRoy Priess elected voting delegates. Ralph Nelson and Morris Howard named alternates for Kansas League of Municipalities convention September 30 to October 2 in Topeka.
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Agnew to Respond at News Conference on Inquiry
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew planned a mid afternoon press conference amid reports he is under U S District Attorney Maryland investigation for alleged kickbacks in engineering and architectural contracts. White House say Nixon has confidence in Agnew and would not discuss private talks or timing of awareness.
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Stockton city police allowed to shoot skunks at night
Stockton Kansas residents hear that the city commission authorizes police to shoot at will skunks patrolling the streets at night in a bid to curb the nuisance. In separate dispatch, the Big Eight Conference places two year probation on the University of Oklahoma football and basketball programs for recruiting irregularities.
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Stockton City
Kansas City
University of Oklahoma
Big Eight Conference Today
Payola Probe Nabs Alleged Agnew Payments
The Justice Department would not comment on a Knight newspaper report alleging Spiro Agnew received 50,000 dollars from private contractors after becoming vice president. The report claims Agnew was paid 1,000 dollars weekly for years and 50,000 dollars after his election to the VP post.
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Justice Department
Spiro T. Agnew
Knight
Agnew
Crime Down 2 Percent Nationally After 17 Years
A Public report by Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson and FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley states that total serious crime fell 2 percent in the United States last year, the first decline in 17 years. Violent crime volume rose but at a slower pace than in prior years.
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Washington
United States
Elliot L. Richardson
FBI
Richardson
Clarence M. Kelley
Insurgents Attack Phnom Penh Radio Center
Cambodian insurgents struck Phnom Penh’s main international radio transmission center near the airport at night and blew up a major part of the installation. A 100-man government force defending the station fled after insurgents ordered them to lay down arms. It was the second attack in three months on the Kambol installation, about 11 miles west of central Phnom Penh.
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Cambodia
Kambol
Space Agency Eyes Full Skylab 2 59 Day Mission
Space Center Houston reports Skylab 2 astronauts have settled into an orbital routine and officials express confidence the mission can last the full 59 days. The remarks follow 11 days of illness and technical problems that troubled the flight.
Senate Watergate committee readies suit for tapes
The Senate Watergate committee planned to file a federal suit to back its subpoena of White House tapes and documents. Chief counsel Samuel Cash said final checks were underway before filing later this week. The move aims to compel access to Watergate related material.
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Washington
Senate Watergate Committee
White House
Samuel Cash
Senatorial probe probes airstrike on hospital in Vietnam
The Senate Armed Services Committee investigates reports that enemy hospitals were targeted by American warplanes. Gerald Greven of Miami, a former fighter pilot, was set to testify that he witnessed a Viet Cong hospital hit by an American air strike, and Senate sources say he was admonished by superiors not to report the incident.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Gerald Greven
Miami
Senate
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