$124,587 Spent For Safety Measures At Agnew Home
The General Service Administration reported to Congress that it spent $124,587 on protective measures at Vice President Spiro Agnew’s residence in Kenwood Maryland during April to June this year. Major items included a $39,500 brick and redwood rear fence and $15,979 bullet resistant glass, with multiple security upgrades across walkways walls lighting and electrical systems.
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Washington
General Service Administration
Congress
Spiro ‘Y. Agnew
Agnew
Kenwood
Maryland
GSA
House Appropriations
Secret Service
Potomac Electric & Power Co
Congress Gontin' et on Pa One Aug. 15 Cambodia Cutoff
Rep Elford A. Cederberg said White House assurance Nixon will accept an Aug. 15 cutoff for bombing funds and that the President will not veto the bill. Sen Frank Church warned against a compromise delaying a firm ban while the House was set to vote Friday on the Aug. 15 cutoff and related bombing fees.
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Elford A. Cederberg
Rmich
White House
Nixon
Cambodia
House Rules Committee
Frank Church
D-Idaho
House
Congress
Heart Kids Undergo Pioneering Relay Surgery
In a front page operation, Dr. Norman Shumway and team conducted a relay heart surgery on Kevin, Karen, Richard, and two brothers for atrial septal defects. The family stayed in intensive care with heavy sedation as about 30 pints of blood supported the procedures using heart lung machines.
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Ruby Costello
Norman Shumway
Kevin
Karen
Edward Stinson
Shumway
Truckers Reach Tentative Pact Amid Rate Freeze
Union negotiators say a two month price freeze blocks immediate freight rate hikes while wage gains, pension boosts, and benefits rises are built into the latest contract. The deal includes cost of living raises, extra holidays, vacation time after 20 years, meal and lodging allowances, and a $16 weekly increase in benefits over three years. Chicago drivers previously pressed for a national settlement, but this year’s talks proceed without strikes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Sone
Chicago
Mercy Continued Ram Cige One
A surgeon says perhaps 5 percent of doctors are deviant in regard to fees and medical practice and ought to be disciplined.
Nixon consumer ad program faces questions on Phase 4
Virginia Knauer meets with consumer groups to discuss Phase 4 wage standards price targets and profit limits. The council weighs shorter freezes and potential shortages amid 60 day limits and embargo impacts.
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Nixon
Virginia Knauer
Dunlop
Rhode Island
Internal Revenue Service
National Canners Association
White House
Nixon aides face questions on Sept. 15 meeting
Testimony from John Dean recounts Nixon knowing of the cover up and discussions of civil cases. Senator Ervin probes the President’s awareness while Melvin R. Laird warns against news conferences during hearings. Dean says he did not take notes to avoid incriminating the President.
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Ervin
Baker
Haldeman
Dean
Nixon
Cordia
Reelection Committee
Democratic National Committee
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
North Carolina
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
White House
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Edward J. Gurney
Florida
Democratic Party
United States
Violence reported during voting in Ulster poll day
In Belfast a bombing and sniper fire disrupted polling as Northern Ireland votes for a new provincial assembly. Five shots hit a military patrol in Londonderry, a soldier was wounded, and a mortar like charge exploded near a Belfast school. Despite unrest turnout eyed at 80 percent in parts while results delayed.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Bogside
Roden Street
Irish Republican Army
TRA
Energy Plan Aims Broad Fuel Saving Push
Energy cuts target Oas by percent and urge federal agencies and airlines to curb flights and slow aircraft speeds to save jet fuel. Public to voluntary reduce driving speeds, states asked to lower speed limits, homeowners urged to adjust thermostat settings seasonally. President to push Congress to divert highway trust funds to mass transit upgrades.
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Airline
Indusry
Congress
Highway Trust Fund
Weicker on Watergate tapes and Republican stance
Weicker rebukes illegal acts in the Watergate era citing taped conversations and threats about campaign funds. He asserts Republican unity with Connecticut Republicans and warns of possible law violations while acknowledging disloyalty rumors within the party.
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Kleindienst
Weicker
Democratic Party
Connecticut
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