Cease Fire Deadline Passes in Middle East Tense War
The 11:50 a.m. CDT cease-fire deadline passed as Egypt and Israel signaled intent to stop fighting though fronts showed continued activity. Syria and Iraq disputed the cease-fire while Jordan hinted alignment, and Kissinger pursued talks in Tel Aviv London and Washington.
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U.N. Security Council
Middle East
Egypt
Israel
Radio
Damascus
Security Council
New York
Syria
Suez Canal
Sinai
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West Bank
Jordan
Iraq
Hussein
Amman
U.N
Henry A. Kissinger
Moscow
Tel Aviv
Golda Meir
Abba Eban
London
United States
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
le Monde
Paris
Sinai Peninsula
Anwar
Sadat
Cairo
Council
Warm spell returns as dry air boosts Tennessee Valley
The National Weather Service reports a dry air mass bringing sunny skies and warm temperatures through mid week. Overnight lows should stay in the low 50s with highs returning to the low 80s, contrasting last week’s mid 60s. Fair weather expected through Friday.
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Tennessee Valley
National Weather Service
Daylight Saving Could Be Year Round Prospect
Washington reports renewed interest in year round daylight savings time as a way to curb energy use but skeptics in the Nixon administration and DOT doubt quick passage. Officials cite minimal expected electricity reductions and debates over crime, school start times, and farm routines as arguments against immediate adoption.
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Washington
Silvio O. Conte
R-Mass
Nixon
Congress
Department of Transportation
DOT
Great Britain
Department of Justice
United Way inquiry asks firms if called by rep
Call UW to verify if a United Way representative has contacted your firm. If pot, please telephone the United Way office at 353-6643.
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United Way
Impeachment Effort Gathers Steam Amid Watergate Fallout
A House Judiciary member will introduce an impeachment resolution against President Nixon for obstructing justice. White House aides pressed to steady support, while AFL CIO urged Nixon's resignation if he refuses. Senate and court actions loom as figures like Inouye and Nader push for accountability during a tense week.
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House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
White House
Miami Beach
Afl-Cio
Congress
Labor Federation
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Senate
Inouye
Senate Judiciary Committee
James C. Eastland
Mississippi
Archibald Cox
Ralph Nader
Cox
Nixon Firestorm Pushes Impeachment Pressure Across Congress
Democratic Senator Herman Talmadge and other lawmakers react to President Nixon firing Archibald Cox and Attorney General Elliott Richardson. House and Senate leaders weigh impeachment steps as 28 members back removing Nixon and hearings are planned with Cox as a witness. The move raises calls for public hearings and potential legislation to legalize a special prosecutor's office.
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Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Atlanta
Talmadge
Senate
Watergate Committee
Archibald Cox
Elliot L. Richardson
Nixon
House
Carl Albert
Judiciary
Peter W. Rodine Jr
D-N.j
Albert
Congress
Waldie
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cox
Special Prosecutor
Kennedy declares Cuba blockade to halt Soviet weapons
In Today's Daily on This Date in 1962 President Kennedy announced a blockade of Cuba to stop offensive weapons from the Soviet Union. Weather details note highs in the 80s and lows around the 50s with upcoming temps in the low 80s by Tuesday. Complete weather map and river page on page 3. Tennessee Valley residents are urged to enjoy the region.
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Pres. John Kennedy
Cuba
Soviet Union
Appalachian Grants Aid Health Programs
Federal grants totaling 448000 support Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission programs. Rep Bob Jones and Sons Jim Allen and John Sparkman announce grants including 300596 for Project Rescue for the Retarded in Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties to aid mentally retarded children with community integration efforts coordinated by state and local education agencies.
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Washington
Appalachian
Tri-County
Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission
Bob Jones
Jim Allen
John Sparkman
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan
Nixon to Present First Defense Before Judge Sirica
President Nixon may make his initial legal defense Tuesday before U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica as impeachment talk grows in Congress. White House aide J. Fred Buzhardt said the tapes case is back in Sirica's court with no immediate action expected before Tuesday.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
John J. Sirica
Congress
White House
J. Fred Buzhardt
Sirica
Buzhardt
Thailand cabinet grants amnesty for uprising violence
Thailand's civilian cabinet proclaims clemency for all acts of violence tied to the student led uprising that toppled the military government a week ago. The moves come as political turmoil prompts broad calls for reconciliation and stability.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Justice Department In Crisis-Ridden Year
Washington AP reports the Justice Department faces a crisis with top leadership in turmoil after the Watergate confrontation. Acting Atty. Gen. Robert H. Bork weighs how to handle the prosecution, amid potential resignations from Elliott Richardson and William Ruckelshaus, and top officials debating responses to White House records limits.
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Justice Department
Robert H. Bork
Department
Elliot L. Richardson
William D. Ruckelshaus
Richardson
Nixon
Archibald Cox
Ruckelshaus
Cox
Senate
Bork
Henry E. Petersen
White House
Petersen
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