Mitchell Defends Unrepentant Watergate Role
John N. Mitchell argues that his support for the Nixon White House lasted after Watergate and that perjury and hush money were justified by state. He says the truth would have endangered Nixon and implies he acted to protect the president, while acknowledging responsibility for the cover up.
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New York Times
Washington
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Mitchell
Nixon
White House
Daniel Falsberg
G. Gordon Liddy
Colson
Nixon Pressure Mounts Over White House Documents
The Senate Watergate Committee met in closed session seeking a decision on subpoenaing White House papers. Nixon has refused to turn over documents while the panel questions former Atty. Gen. Mitchell. Edmisten said a majority could back a vote to compel surrender.
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Richard Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
Mitchell
Washington
White House
Nixon
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Archibald Cox
Rufus Edmisten
Ervin
Edmisten
Cox
Gerald L. Warren
U.S. District Court
Ralph Nader
American Tourists Feel Pinch On Dollar In European Capitals
American travelers face higher costs as the dollar weakens, paying 25 to 30 percent more for trips in London Paris Rome and elsewhere. They cut back on nightlife and souvenirs, hike taxi and transit fares, and seek cheaper hotels and meals while still pursuing the grand tour.
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New York Times
BOM
Frankfurt
Mark Helland
Olympia
Wash
Paris
Stanley Silverstein
Elizabeth
N.J
Europe
London
Rome
Amsterdam
Bonn
West
Germany
Switzerland
Belgium
Netherlands
West Germany
International Herald Tribune
Time Magazine
Trafalgar Square
Spanish Steps
Eiffel Tower
Covent Garden
Opera House
Narcs Sued In Another No Knock Drug Raid
A 27 year old Edwardsville salesman filed a 1.4 million damage suit in Springfield against federal narcotics agents over a April raid. He says officers smashed his door broke walls dumped contents and stole belongings while he was held in a St. Louis jail for 77 hours without charges or a lawyer. The suit names the United States Justice Department and seven agents amid a broader probe of mistaken drug raids.
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New York Times
Springfield
Ill
St. Louis
John Meiners
Edwardsville
Ilk
Meiners
United States District Court
United States of America
Justice Department
Collinsville
Grand Jury
Gerald J. McGivern
McGivern
Grandmother Kills Mountain Lion Saving Infant at Bear Country
Mrs. Underdahl of Anoka Minnesota shot a 10 foot lion that leaped through a motor home window and mauled 18 month old Jason Cowden in Bear Country a tourist park near Rapid City. The child was hospitalized in critical care as the grandmother described her actions and prayers for strength.
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Rapid City
S.D
Peter Underdal
Anoka
Minn
Jason Cowden
James Cowden
Underdahl
Phase 4 Policy Faces Disillusionment Amid Wage Controls
Nixon aides anticipate public unhappiness with Phase 4 wage price controls as planning ends. An unnamed official warns the new system will spark disillusionment and push toward an eventual departure from controls. The 90 day August 1971 freeze and Phase 2 drew public support, while the 11 day freeze sparked shortages and industry appeals for relief. An official announcement is expected soon, possibly early next week.
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Bill Neikirk
Washington
Nixon
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Sens
Hubert H. Humphrey
George S. McGovern
New Territory
Howard H. Baker Jr
R.tenn
Baker
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Charles W. Colson
By Donald M. Rothberg
Associated Press
Senate Watergate Investigating Committee
Senate
Watergate Committee
Narcs
William C. Wertz
Underdahl-said
Peter Underdahl
Anoka, Minn
Cowden
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