Nixon Denies Knowledge of Watergate Ties
The Register reports on Nixon's August 16 1973 address denying prior knowledge of wire tapping and the break-in. He called for Watergate to be judged by courts and urged Americans to press on with national business. He revised some statements from May 22 and clarified dates on the Ellsberg break-in.
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Agnew Investigation Moves to Inspect Personal Records
Investigators told U.S. Atty. George Beall that they could inspect Agnew’s personal financial records, with sources saying federal attorneys would review them in Washington. Judge Northrop urged outside assignment to avoid perceived bias, as the grand jury resumes work and witness Lester Matz is expected to testify under limited immunity.
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Grain, meat prices ease as futures show slip
Prices for pork loin are seen falling five to eight cents a pound from 1.38 to 1.48 while a three cent per dozen drop is expected in eggs. Wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade traded above 5 a bushel for September delivery before retreating, with corn down ten cents and soybean meal at 313.50 a ton as futures eased through the day.
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Nixon defends tapes and executive privilege in White House case
President Richard Nixon defends automatic tape recordings of White House conversations while conceding public release is limited. Special prosecutor Archibald Cox seeks eight meetings and one call, arguing recordings could show a conspiracy to obstruct justice reaching the highest level. Nixon emphasizes the need for confidential frank discussion to perform duties amid ongoing Senate and grand jury investigations.
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Quiet Cambodia front page after bombing halt
U S warplanes logged 279 strike sorties on the final air war day. B52 bombers accounted for 48 missions, with others flown by fighter-bombers. No immediate plan to cut air strength in Thailand, while bases host 660 planes. Senator McGovern praises the halt as a milestone after a decade of peace movement effort. White House says U S will support Lon Nol and a cease-fire through Khmer negotiations.
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Sihanouk hails Cambodian bombing end as historic
Cambodian exiled leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk called the bombing halt historic and a disgrace to US imperialism. He told a banquet in Tientsin that victory for his forces is inevitable and Phnom Penh will be liberated at any cost. The last B52s dropped 48 tons before dawn, and a symbolic US display followed the deadline near 10:45 a.m. Phnom Penh time.
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Police Seek More Evidence In Sex-Torture Slayings
Houston police sought more evidence as a grand jury studying the case recesses for a day. The slayings have already claimed 27 youthful victims in what authorities call the largest mass murder incident in recent American history. Police have offered few new details amid the probe.
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Hanafi murders linked to Kareem Abdul Jabbar case
Indictments name John Clark William Christian James Price Ronald Harvey John Griffin Theodore Moody and Jerome Sinclair in a Philadelphia conspire to kill Hanafi leader Hamaas Abdul Khaalis and others at Hanafi headquarters. FBI notes Harvey also faces Camden New Jersey murder charges.
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SCLC elects new head after vote amid faith guidance
Dr. Joseph E. Lowery told a cheering crowd the decision came after the group sought guidance from the Holy Spirit. Earlier, Abernathy announced plans to resign due to funding difficulties, amid speculation Coretta Scott King might be offered the presidency but declined.
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