Agnew resigns as vice president in surprise move
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigns at 2 p.m. after staff briefed at a midday meeting. Secretaries said he was in Baltimore for an unannounced court appearance amid federal kickback probes. President Nixon and White House officials offered no comment as the news spread. Eldon Penner reports Cha nute United Fund has raised 7 979.09 in cash and 761 in pledges toward a 30 230 goal.
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Chanute Building Code Talks Draw Mixed City View
Public discussion after the Chanute City Commission meeting drew about 20 residents. Objections centered on used lumber rules and selective enforcement while the mayor cited a regional survey and proposed future input sessions.
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Iraqi Forces Enter Conflict Across Fronts Amid Israeli Offensives
Iraq announced air and ground forces joining the fighting on both fronts as Israel expanded strikes on Damascus and other Syrian and Egyptian targets. U.S. and Soviet moves, Arab backers, and UN talks framed a war likely to extend beyond a six day pace.
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Oregon Ends Criminal Penalties for Small Marijuana Possession
In Salem Oregon becomes the first state to remove criminal penalties for possessing under one ounce of marijuana. Offenders receive a citation with a maximum $100 fine and no criminal record. The prior law carried up to five years in jail and a $2,500 fine. A separate narcotics usage law still imposes a one year sentence and $1,000 fine for frequenting a place where narcotics are used.
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Rebozo Links Hughes to Secret 100000 Payments
Senate Watergate committee sources say Charles G. Rebozo confirmed two secret payments of 50000 each from Howard Hughes. The panel seeks whether the 100000 related to a federal antitrust ruling affecting Hughes Las Vegas interests. Testimony may summon Rebozo and Hughes publicly.
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Lafayette Houses Tied to Gas Main
Construction workers from Ozark Pipelines lay new city gas mains into home entrance lines on South Lafayette between 7th and Alley near Main. Work began Monday and will continue two weeks with free relighting of gas appliances. Pressure tests occur, leaks fall to homeowners, and emergency numbers are provided for reactivation.
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New Regulations Aimed at Safer Hansom Cab Rides
New York and Washington items note consumer affairs moves to regulate cabs and gas prices. The New York announcement promises safer rides for horses and passengers, though no hansom cabs operate locally. A Cost of Living Council spokesman says an advisory board for gasoline dealers may be created to ease tensions over Phase 4 price ceilings.
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IBM Appeals as Judge Reopens $352.5 Million Ruling
Tulsa confirms IBM request for amendment or new trial after Judge A Sherman Christensen finds substantial errors in judgment figures. An Oct 16 hearing will decide whether to retry or reduce the award in the federal antitrust suit.
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Beckwith Indicted in Gun Charge Tied to Time Bomb
Byron De La Beckwith, 52, of Greenwood Mississippi, indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of violating the gun control act over a time bomb found in his car as he headed to New Orleans. Unofficial reports say Beckwith planned to use dynamite on a Jewish leader’s home. He was twice tried but acquitted in the 1963 slaying of Medgar Evers.
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Agnew Pushes Housing Reform in New York Speech
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew urged public support for Nixon administration housing reforms at the New York Building Congress. He called the subsidized program a costly failure failing to meet the goal of a decent home for every American family. He made no reference to the Baltimore grand jury probe of his alleged construction kickback involvement.
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Senate OKs Tough Strip Mining Bill for House Action
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a stringent strip mining regulation bill by 82 to 8, rejecting an industry backed bid to ease reclamation requirements, sending the measure to the House.
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Jordan Hopes to Stay Out of New Middle East Fighting
U S intelligence analysts say Jordan seeks to remain neutral after 1967 losses but King Hussein faces mounting pressure to send troops and equipment to aid Egypt and Syria against Israel.
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Real estate sale records subpoenaed in Agnew probe
A Maryland home sale for Vice President Spiro T. Agnew is under subpoena by a federal grand jury in Baltimore probing alleged contractor kickbacks. Real estate agent Peter Burr said the records were subpoenaed on September 25.
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GOP Faces uphill Senate battle after Saxbe retirement
Washington AP reports Republican campaign strategists warn of Senate losses in 1974 as Ohio Senator William Saxbe retires and Kentucky Senator Marlow Cook reportedly plans to step down.
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