Nixon faces contempt charge as officials resign over Cox firing
Nixon could hold a televised address or joint session appearance unclear as Elliott Richardson resigns as attorney general and deputy William Ruckelshaus is fired for refusing to terminate special prosecutor Cox. Aides doubt the president will speak today while allies expect impeachment talk to fade once his rationale is conveyed.
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Impeachment Crisis Deepens Over Watergate Tapes
The Watergate saga intensifies as Cox is fired after Nixon orders the tapes released under court order. Sirica seeks next steps while Udall proposes Nixon resignation for Ford succession. Cox’s prosecution team vows to continue without him and report for work.
Alabama Wrecks Claim Eight
The Associated Press reports eight deaths on Alabama highways this weekend. Victims include Arthur Wright in Grove Hill after a truck overturn, Ronnie Lee Johnson and Larry DeWayne Way in a two car crash near Moulton, Robert Spencer north of Monroe, Frank Wingler in Headland, William Edwin McClain in Marshall County, William Blankenship near Decatur, and Gerald Gerome Hartselle near Crossville. The AP total covers 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.
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Richardson Keeps Support by Promises on Investigations
Justice vestigation was taken from him and given to Cox. But Richardson persuaded him to stay and won his esteem with assurances that criminal investigations would be free of political influence.
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Richardson
Boy In Critical Condition After Shot In Alabama
A 12 year old Athens boy Henry Naylor remains critical at Huntsville Hospital after an accidental shotgun injury to the upper right arm. Limestone Sheriff M W Evans said the shooting occurred Saturday night when his brother fired a .410 gauge shotgun. He was transported to the hospital by Athens Limestone Ambulance Service.
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Buddy) Evans
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Mental Health Technology Program at Calhoun Community College
Appalachian third year operation of the Mental Health Technology Program at Calhoun Community College funds para medical training for three counties. The program combines academic study with part time work at local mental health agencies to meet workforce needs. Second year funding of $78,546 approved for Occupational Health and Safety program across three counties to upgrade worker health and identify unsafe conditions under the federal act.
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Do It in October United Way Campaign Begins
Morgan County fund drive aims to raise nearly 368000 for public agencies with a $2 breakfast at 7 15 a m at Decatur Inn. Barrett Shelton Jr campaign chairman notes the event theme and Tuesday session includes a trick or treat at the breakfast with Calhoun Chorale entertaining.
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Best Evidence Rule Questions Tapes In Watergate Case
Legal experts say summaries of Watergate tapes would not be admissible as evidence under the best of evidence rule. Yale and Columbia law figures argue the tapes themselves or a destroyed record would be required, with limited use of paraphrase possible only if originals no longer exist.
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Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
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Harold Korn
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Television Guide Highlights A Busy Monday Schedule
The Decatur Daily lists a dense broadcast slate led by news and game shows. Jackie Coogan guest on The Tonight Show style segments precede feature films The Priest's Wife and A Big Hand For the Little Lady with sports coverage including Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos.
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Banks Cut Prime Rate As Downtrend Continues
Credit market analysts see the Friday rate cut by major banks as confirmation of a longer downward trend in short term money rates rather than a signal of sharp future declines. The move, first in almost two years, aligns with falling treasury bill yields and other short term benchmarks observed in recent weeks. Soviet military strategy shifts as it attacks Syrian and Egyptian forces while retaining some Soviet advisers in the field.
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Treasury
Egyptians Behind Yom Kippur War Surprise Attack
Israeli strategists believe the Arab surprise attack two weeks ago was initiated by Egypt for exclusively Arab aims despite a large Soviet resupply effort. The campaign emphasized Arab goals over broader Soviet involvement in the conflict.
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Japan Nears Crisis in Seven-Month Red Balance
Tokyo faces a critical balance of payments crisis as deficits stretch for seven consecutive months. Officials say deficits were caused by efforts to counter external political pressures while Japan sought to defend its large trade surpluses and influence on global monetary stability.
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Soviets Report Industrial Growth Clears 1973 Nine Months
Moscow reports nine month 1973 industrial output up 7.3 percent from a year earlier, surpassing December target but below earlier goals as consumer goods lag remains.
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NYT
Soviet Union
Tire Industry Seeks Delay in Tire Grading System
The Rubber Manufacturers Association asks the Department of Transportation for a postponement at least to mid-1975 of the uniform tread life grading rule. It says testing requirements cannot be met by the Sept. 1, 1974, effective date.
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Controversy Over Multimillion Abu Dhabi Loan
London officials debated the confirmation of a multimillion-dollar loan to Abu Dhabi amid Middle East war neutrality concerns. Morgan Grenfell & Co. said the loan was arranged before the conflict and will be used for general purposes, though spending is uncertain.
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NYT
Abu Dhabi
Morgan Grenfell & Co
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
New York
John Stevens
Morgan Grenfell
Ball Back In Sirica's Lap In Watergate Tapes Battle
The Watergate tapes dispute centers on Judge John J. Sirica, who ordered Nixon to deliver the subpoenaed recordings. Nixon offered a summary instead, Cox rejected it, and Nixon fired Cox. A proposed resolution would involve a Stennis verified summary shown to Sirica and the Senate committee, raising questions about Sirica’s willingness to accept noncompliance.
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Nixon
White House
U.S
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Archibald Cox
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John C. Stennis
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