Nixon Defiant Over Watergate Pardon Press Feud
Nixon said he almost rejected his Watergate pardon, calling it an unjustified guilty plea and vowed to keep fighting. He attacked the press, especially Bernstein and Woodward, calling them trash and accusing the media of slander. He defended his taxes and campaign funds, said trial scars would not yield fairness, and spoke of a life without purpose after resignation.
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Very ill child released from Dutch school siege
South Moluccan gunmen holding 105 children and six teachers at an elementary school near Assen freed a seriously ill second grader. They also held passengers on a hijacked train 15 miles away and demanded a getaway plane and the release of 21 Moluccan comrades.
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Daredevil scales New York skyscraper for dramatic feat
A 28 year old climber George Willig scaled the 110 story World Trade Center in a 3 hour 35 minute ascent in Manhattan. Police arrested him after he reached the roof and waved to cheering crowds. He refused a rescue transfer citing safety in finishing the climb himself.
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Lubbock dress code update ends sex specific rules
The district says the 1977 78 dress code remains, but references applying to one sex were removed. No changes to policy occur, just equal enforcement. The superintendent notes strapless gowns for students are still not allowed and mustaches may be trimmed. Beards are still not permitted for students.
General Singlaub clashes with Carter over Korea troop withdrawal
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub, removed as U.S. chief of staff in Korea for opposing the pullout plan, tells a House subcommittee he still believes South Korea will be attacked if U.S. ground troops depart. He says most colleagues share that view though he does not seek to undermine the policy.
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Santa Fe cannot close Erie station, KCC reaffirms
The Kansas Corporation Commission re affirmed its 1976 decision denying Santa Fe railroad's Erie station closure. A rehearing was refused. no appeal is allowed, but the railroad may resubmit with stronger evidence within a year or seek a mobile agency option serving Erie. The line runs from Benedict in Wilson County to a Kansas City Southern line near Pittsburg.
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Carter warns Congress he reserves the right to say no
President Carter tells a nationwide news conference he will veto excessive spending on farm programs water projects and school aid while aiming to balance the budget and cut unemployment He cites a $184 billion deficit since 1974 and a possible $60 billion shortfall next year amid congressional resistance to cuts and spending boosts
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Area forecast shows increasing clouds with late night showers
The forecast warns of increasing cloudiness with a good chance of showers or thunderstorms by late tonight. Lows will be in the mid 60s and highs Friday in the low to mid 80s. Southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 50 percent tonight and 40 percent Friday.
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