Agnew backs counter offensive amid Watergate critiques
Vice President Spiro Agnew spoke to 2,300 Republicans in St. Charles Illinois about the Watergate affair. He claimed the GOP has won elections in Georgia Mississippi Michigan California and Maryland and aims for more victories in Virginia and New Jersey. He argued Watergate is a Washington preoccupation and that the party is not responsible for the scandal.
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Nixon Urges Congress To Pass Major Measures
President Nixon asks a Democratic Congress to back his priority legislation and compromises on national issues while warning of veto power if spending rises. He opposes tax increases or deep defense cuts and reaffirms war powers against any curbs, signaling a balanced approach to governing.
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Miss America 1973 Crowned At 23 In Hancock Iowa
Miss America 1973 was crowned on Saturday night. The new queen is 23, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds, and measures 36-24-36. She hails from Hancock, Iowa. AP Wirephoto.
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Skylab Photographs Drought Nations From Space Mission
Skylab 2 astronauts Alan L. Bean Owen K. Garriott and Jack R. Lousma photographed six drought stricken African nations Mali Senegal Mauritania Niger Upper Volta and Chad to aid future relief efforts. Mission Control said high resolution images may help locate water minerals and vegetation patterns to reduce famine and disease risk.
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Morgan County Fair opens in Decatur with Buck Night deal
The Morgan County Fair kicks off a six day run in Decatur tonight with Jaycees promising up to 50,000 attendees. Buck Night offers admission for $1 per car, with later days priced at 1 for adults and 50 cents for children 6 through 11. under six admitted free. Local entertainment includes Phil Cottingham and the L M Blue Grass.
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Bombs Hit London Stations Injuring Eleven People
Briefs report two London railway stations were struck by bombs injuring 11 people. In Washington, Chairman George Bush praised Nixon’s 1972 mandate as still valid, saying Watergate headlines mask Democratic disarray. Advertisement for Robinson Furniture in Decatur.
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ON THIS DATE 1927 Deputy Burns Almon fatally shot in Decatur raid
In 1927 Deputy Sheriff Burns Almon was killed during a raid east of Decatur led by Sheriff B E Davis. A bootlegger also died as gunfire broke out. The event is noted in a Tennessee Valley calendar item with brief weather and page references.
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Nixon Lawyers Challenge Sirica Tape Ruling
President Nixon's lawyers asked an appeals court to void Judge John J. Sirica's Aug 29 order forcing turnover of Watergate tape recordings for private review. Special prosecutor Archibald Cox argued the ruling was too narrow and that Cox's staff should oversee access.
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