Nixon aides clash over coverup in Watergate hearings
The article details conflicting testimonies at the Senate Watergate hearings. John Caulfield disputes invoking Nixon’s name while James McCord testifies Caulfield offered clemency and pressure to stay silent. Nixon aides deny knowledge of any such offers and warn of possible indictments for obstructing justice. The White House insists no authorization occurred.
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White House
John Caulfield
Nixon
James WcCord
Washington Stat-News
McCord
Senate
Caulfield
New York City
Fow
Democratic
John W. Dean
Bos
Raward J. Gurney
H-Fla
Whit House
Hijackers land at four airports demand to be met
Venezuelan hijackers of a Venezuelan airliner, routed over the Andes to four airports, threaten to blow up the craft and its 17 aboard unless officials from Mexico and Venezuela negotiate. A spokesman said the government refused the demand to release 79 political prisoners. The hijackers requested flight plans to Cuba and supplies, while Aero Mexico assisted. One hijacker spoke with authorities at Mexico City Airport, warning the plane would explode at 1:85 pm, 8:35 am ET. Passengers appeared terrified as talks continued.
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UPN
Andes
Venezuela
Jose Marti
Havana
Cuba
Aero-Mexico
Federico Botines
Mexico
City International
Sergio Suarez
Afrient
Juarez
Senate backs Cox for Watergate probe amid independence questions
Washington UPI. Attorney General designate Elliott Richardson praised Archibald Cox as special Watergate prosecutor chosen after several rejections. Cox, Harvard law professor and Kennedy era solicitor general, faces questions about his independence while Richardson will be directed on how to stay informed. Cox to earn 38000 dollars yearly and operate an office outside the Justice Department to control access and files.
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UPI
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Richardson
Archibald Cox
Senate
Cox
Harvard University
Kennedy
Archie Cox
Dabor Law
Samuel Dash
Watergate
Tye
Dash
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nis
Pentagui
Justice Department
Gas shortage seen on Memorial Day in Northern California
Northern California faces a Memorial Day weekend gasoline shortage with industry officials warning of possible station stockouts and rationing. Standard Oil and Union Oil men urged limiting purchases to 10 to 15 gallons per customer and trimming hours to spread supply. In Oakland, most Standard stations stay closed after 10 pm, with police refueling by contract. Union Oil cuts San Jose supplies by 20 percent for 750 city vehicles, prioritizing police and fire services.
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California
OJ of California
Samne
Union Oil
Standard Oil
Chevron
Oakland
Shell
OM Co
Zeres
Statin
San Jose
Tia
Kent Schuldt
Cily Finance
Weather Outlook Highlights Windy Afternoons This Weekend
A breezy forecast calls for fair skies after night and morning cloudiness. Wind speeds reach 20 to 35 mph with high temperatures near 70. Low temperatures and store weather page details are not fully clear.
Man shoots self after chase to recover gun
Livermore police report a despondent 29-year-old man pursued a woman to reclaim a .22 caliber pistol. After knocking the weapon from his target, he chased her through Valley Beauty College, loaded the gun, and shot himself in an alley, uttering a final claim about his wife and son.
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First St
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Terry Andra
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Andra
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Pleasanton
Tirst Street
Sandy Oakes
Miss Field
Art
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Jide
Hake Trevor
Ttle
Skylab salvage plan after poison gas scare in orbit
Flight controllers vented the Skylab cabin to purge toxic gases suspected to come from overheated insulation materials. Astronauts Charles Conrad Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz prepare to repair the station, rehearse in Alabama, and will depart Cape Kennedy Friday to intercept Skylab and begin space repairs.
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UPS
Skylab Space Station
Skylab
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Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
NASA
Muntaville
Ala
Cape Kennedy
Earth
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Con
Pete
Jane Conrad
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