Martha Mitchells Lonely Road From Nixon Darling to Questioner
Martha Mitchell once captivated Washington. now she criticizes Nixon over Watergate and calls for his resignation. She accuses aides of assault and urges political openness as she travels toward anonymity, leaving reporters chasing her movements.
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Martha Mitchell
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Watergate
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Mitchell
New York
Liz
Jackie
Raquel
Arkansas
Charles Percy
Percy
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Arkansas Gazette
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J. William Fulbright
Pentagon
China
Democratic
James McCord
1974 Morgan County Maid of Cotton Contest Opens
Applications accepted until July 27 for single, unmarried girls ages 19 to 23 native to cotton bearing states. County winner crowned Aug. 3 at Farm Bureau meeting advances to state competition with expenses, cash prize, and roses. Runners up receive cash prizes and corsages. Entrants judged on poise, photogenic appeal, personality. luncheon for contestants and parents July 31. Contact Mrs Collier at 353-1790.
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Morgan County
John Collier
Farm Bureau
The
United States
Town Creek Seeks Police
Town Creek seeks a new police officer as resignations create a vacancy. Mayor Frank Babacy says applications will be accepted at City Hall through July 5, with requirements including a high school education and relevant police work experience plus good references. The hire will join Police Chief Royal Terry's four member force.
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Town Creek
Frank Babacy
Babacy
Fourman
Royal Terry
Romaco Trial Focuses On Oral Delivery Agreements
In Montgomery Federal Court Romaco officials testified that four national suppliers had binding oral understandings with the independent dealer to curb deliveries. Attorneys argued that price differences did not govern purchases, with executives noting the agreements’ importance alongside price. The suit accuses the firms of Sherman Antitrust Act violations for cutting Romaco’s supplies while steering ships to their own stations amid a nationwide fuel shortage. The defendants are Triangle Refineries Lion Oil Champlin Petroleum and Crown Central Petroleum.
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U.S. District Court
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Romaco Inc
Johnson
Romaco
James Burkhalter
Burkhalter
Bill Thompson
Roy Mason
Price
Ramaco
Statis
Alabama
Independent
Self Service Must Be Kept At Alabama Gas Stations
The IRS says eliminating self-serve islands at Alabama gas stations violates Nixon price freeze rules. Stations must keep self-serve pricing and any car wash fill-up combination offers. removing car wash may require gasoline price discounts.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Nixon
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Texas poultry growers destroy baby chicks due to price freeze
Texas poultry farmers say they will destroy up to 200,000 chicks and hatch eggs to cut output as feed costs rise and retail prices stay frozen. Growers report losses of 5 to 6 cents per pound with little relief expected, forecasting a possible feed shortage this fall.
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Texas
T. C. Moore
Home Foods
Nixon
Tex
Moore
U.S
Dallas-Fort Worth
Bo Pilgrim
Pittsburg
Biddle
Center
Joaquin
Pornography shops close or plan changes after Supreme Court ruling
Adult movie houses and book stores in several cities shut doors or liquidate stock after a Supreme Court decision gives police broader powers against pornography. Some vow to change offerings, while others cite inventory and uncertainty as reasons for closures.
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Associated Press
U.S. Supreme Court
Louisville
Don’s Playland
Supreme Court
Don Marsh
Paul Jones
Chicago
Joseph Boardman
The
Los Angeles Free Press
Film Makers React to High Court Obscenity Ruling
Los Angeles AP reports a 5-4 Supreme Court decision giving local courts power to judge obscenity. Industry leaders fear fragmentation of versions to fit local standards and broader censorship effects on films and social thought. Mark Robson criticizes civil liberties denial. Writers Guild cites abhorrence but will comply with the law.
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Los Angeles
Supreme Court
Mark Robson
Peyton Place
Skylab Breaks Meridian Marathon Flight Record
Meridian Mississippi residents long held a 653 hour 34 minute solo flight record by Mayor Al Key and his brother Fred. Astronauts aboard Skylab shattered this 1935 mark during their 28 day orbit around Earth 275 miles high circling the globe every 93 minutes.
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Meridian, Miss
Meridian
Skylab Space Station
al Key
Fred
Mishaps Hart Motorcyclists
Two motorcyclists were injured in Morgan and Limestone counties. Alvin A. Lankaster, 16, Athens, was hurt on Limestone County Road 29 near Athens in a collision with Tommy R. Sanderson, 43, Athens, who was uninjured. Harold D. Widner, 22, Hartselle, was injured on Pleasant Valley Church Road near Decatur in a collision with James B. Coxwell, 41, Decatur, who was uninjured. Lankaster treated at Athens Limestone Hospital. Widner admitted to Decatur General Hospital.
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Limestone
Alvin A.lankaster
Athens
Harold D. Widner
Hartselle
Lankaster
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Widner
Decatur General Hospital
Limestone County
Tommy R. Sanderson
Athens 2
Sanderson
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