Tapes that may not exist shakes Watergate case
In a court showing on Wednesday Nixon lawyers said two White House tapes never existed. They noted gaps from June 20 1972 with Mitchell and April 15 1973 with Dean, both unrecorded due to technical faults. White House officials said Nixon did not listen to those tapes and that other conversations were stored securely.
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Nixon unit committee alleged sabotage hampered Muskie bid
The Senate Watergate committee heard Muskie campaign manager Berl Bernhard testify that Nixon campaign operatives tried to undermine the Maine senator. Investigators said $110,000 funded spies and saboteurs targeting Democratic contenders, with agents named Gemstone Sedan Chair and Chapman's Friends. White House lawyers threaten executive privilege over Nixon bank records.
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Meir seeks clarification from Nixon on US Mideast stance
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir arrived in Washington seeking clarification from President Nixon on the U.S. position toward opening talks for a Middle East settlement. She said relations with the United States are friendly but noted ongoing questions between allies. Meir planned meetings with Nixon and Secretary Kissinger, while Fahmy met Nixon as Kissinger reported progress on cease fire and talks.
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Thieu says prospects for lasting Viet Peace fading
In Saigon President Nguyen Van Thieu called the Vietnam cease fire a bitter disappointment and warned that prospects for lasting peace have all but disappeared. He spoke Wednesday amid continuing fighting and stalled negotiations, signaling a grim outlook for accord.
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Viet Nam leaders clash over renewed war fears
North Vietnam accuses South Vietnam and United States of backing a new military plan while Thieu denounces Western nations for ignoring South Vietnam’s continued plight. He warns no real cease-fire exists and a full-scale war may rekindle as talks in Paris persist.
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Kleindienst Says Nixon Aide Ordered ITT Appeal Dropped
Former Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst says Nixon ordered him to drop an ITT antitrust appeal years ago. He claims Ehrlichman relayed the President’s directive and that the Attorney General threatened resignation if he obeyed. Secretary Warren noted policy discussions framed the President’s decisions.
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Fire blamed arson drives Calif. canyon residents from homes
Sudden blaze in a 2550 acre brush fire near Los Angeles forced hundreds from 700 homes in the Topanga Canyon area. Firefighters said the fire was set and 80 percent contained by midafternoon as winds eased. Traffic along nearby freeways was disrupted while residents awaited updates.
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Terminally ill nurse refuses to surrender hope
An Alton nurse, long used to easing terminal patients, learns she has incurable lymphoma. She clings to denial while admitting tears come easily as she awaits telling her family including her young daughter. Her struggle highlights the emotional toll of facing imminent death.
Jaworski Named Watergate Prosecutor In Nixon Plan
Reliable sources report Nixon aides planned to name Leon Jaworski of Houston as the new Watergate special prosecutor with Sen. William Saxbe as attorney general. A White House announcement was expected Thursday, with Acting A G Robert Bork to disclose the selections.
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Dr White Dies at 87 Noted Heart Specialist
Dr Paul Dudley White a leading heart specialist died at 87 in Boston from complications after a stroke. His career included serving as President Eisenhower's medical consultant after his 1955 heart attack and advancing public health ideas on exercise, moderation, and heart disease prevention. He remained active in lecturing and teaching into partial retirement. See WHITE, Page 2-A.
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Senator Says FBI Probe of Ford Will Raise Questions
Senate Rules Chairman Howard Cannon said the FBI probe of Vice Presidential nominee Gerald Ford has disclosed items that will raise questions when hearings open. Republican Marlow Cook, reading the files, said nothing in them should block Ford's confirmation. Cannon cited questions about campaign funds laundering and other matters while avoiding comment on potential embarrassment.
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Weather forecast for Virginia and North Carolina regions
Virginia expects variable cloudiness in the mountains and mostly sunny conditions elsewhere with highs in the upper 40s to 60s and lows in the 30s to 40s. Friday brings increasing clouds with highs around the 60s. North Carolina turns partly cloudy and windy Thursday with highs near 60s, cooler at night, then increasing cloudiness and a chance of rain in western areas Friday with highs in the 60s and 50s in the mountains.
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