Union Mafia Ties Hit Nixon Flight Bond With White House
The Los Angeles Times reports Frank Fitsimmons, Teamsters chief, met a mafia figure before boarding Air Force One with President Nixon. An investigator cites dismay at crooks meeting the President. Illinois panel notes a federal probe claim the Nixon White House shielded Fitzsimmons' son in a fraud case due to a "love affair" with the White House.
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Teamsters Mafia Ties Spark Broad Probes Across States
Federal and local investigations center on alleged looting of the Central States Pension Fund via four schemes including prepaid health and dental plans and real estate deals worth over 40 million dollars in Orange and San Diego counties. Grand juries in Los Angeles Las Vegas Chicago and Detroit probe the syndicate with aid from the FBI IRS and postal inspectors. Aims to uncover Teamster backing for an influential health plan financed by pension fund loans while officials link Nixon White House ties to the case.
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Senate votes 63 19 to cut off Cambodia bombing funds
The Senate approved a 63 to 19 vote to halt all funding for bombing in Cambodia, the first absolute cutoff since U S involvement in Southeast Asia. The measure tied to a 3 7 billion supplemental bill now moves to the House for reconciliation.
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Cushman Involves Ehrlichman in CIA Help Plan
Gen. Robert E Cushman Jr former CIA deputy director says Ehrlichman discussed obtaining CIA assistance for a conspirator Cushman involved in the plan amid Nixon era politics. The remarks place Cushman and Ehrlichman at the center of a controversial effort linked to CIA help.
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Indian Airlines Jet Crashes Near New Delhi Killing 48
A Boeing 737 crash near New Delhi during a dust storm killed 48 of 65 aboard, including four Americans. The jet carried government officials and possibly suffered cabin pressure issues during descent. A U.S. Marine and several civilians survived. The incident also mentions a high level Watergate era CIA memorandum and Ehrlichman’s later denial of involvement.
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Watergate essays prompt third graders at Point Harmony
Two teachers at Point Harmony Elementary asked third graders to write about Watergate. Student responses ranged from a news show to a swimming pool with political undertones. The feature notes the Samuel Lumiel series installment Nixon's Grand Design and its Monday appearance in The Charleston Gazette The State Newspaper.
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House Row Springs Tax and Budget Measures Face Floor Fight
A dozen Democrats forced a showdown as Gov. Moore's supplemental budgets totaling over 218 million dollars and a 5 percent sales tax bill moved from the finance committee. Democrat critiques blamed executive overreach while minority members accused the finance chair of power abuse. Ten Democrats walked out, Speaker McManus reshuffled the committee to maintain control, boosting chances the bills reach the floor without advance passage. The tax bill aims to raise the sales tax from 3 to 5 percent while exempting food to fund debt service on school bonds, splitting Republicans and prompting further floor debate.
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Senate approves 200 million school bond plan with board as administrator
The State Senate passed a 200 million school bond distribution bill designating the State Board of Education as administrator. It shifts governance away from a governor chaired special board and raises county grants to 500,000 each. The measure heads to the House for concurrence then conference. The Senate also cleared air rights legislation enabling a 32 million elevated shopping center and parking project in Clarksburg.
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Nixon Refused Atlantic Summit
In Reykjavik Iceland President Nixon and French President Pompidou narrowed differences but Pompidou stuck to opposition to an Atlantic summit this year. They agreed on new procedures to address Atlantic alliance problems and to keep the idea alive for the future. The leaders also agreed to pursue a Year of Europe and to continue work on a possible Atlantic charter declaration despite French reservations.
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Nixon Aides Testify Conflicts Over Watergate Coverup
Haldeman denied any coverup role and said his actions followed the President's instructions. Senate and House committees report serious conflicts between White House testimonies and CIA FBI accounts about efforts to block the FBI Watergate probe. A June 25 White House meeting with Ehrlichman Helms and Walters is central to the dispute.
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State forecast shows clear sunny with mid to upper temps
The forecast calls for clear and sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper range. Details are continued on page 14a.
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