Rockefeller resigns as governor to head national commissions
Nelson Rockefeller announces resignation from the New York governorship to lead the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans. He says he may not be a candidate in the future while Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson will carry on the programs of his administration. The commission includes national figures like Vice President Ford and Henry Kissinger.
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Nixon Would Testify Erwin Held No Hopes
Senate Watergate Committee chair Sam J. Erwin Jr. said he never expected President Nixon to testify and called Watergate a national tragedy costing confidence. He argued presidential papers donations were public documents and supported judicial appointment of the special prosecutor. He declined to demand Nixon’s resignation, saying it was for the President to decide.
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Air Force Critic Again in Dispute
A. Ernest Fitzgerald, who exposed a $2 billion C5 overrun, returns to the Pentagon after a Civil Service Commission victory. He faces a likely reduced role as deputy for productivity management and a possible firing or new appeal. He also seeks back pay and legal fees amid ongoing disputes with the Air Force and government.
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Texas Adverts Target Cold Regions Mids Western Cities
A fragmented notice describes ads promoting travel packages to Texas for wine and leisure. It mentions readers in western cities and Canadian areas being urged to consider a special period for tolls and good times, with emphasis on midwestern and South regions.
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Nixon Waters tapes break in probe details emerge
The June 17 1978 break in involved O'Brien as a consultant to the committee and to White House officials. Lawyers and technical experts sought to determine the source of a minute gap in the Nixon Watergate tapes to assess whether editing occurred. The inquiry touched on Brien and Ervin, with discussions about deterring further disclosures.
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Court Approves Police Searches and Dissent Voices Penalty
Supreme Court rules 6 to 3 that police may conduct a full search after a lawful arrest, allowing heroin evidence from a District of Columbia case while recounting a Floridian companion ruling on marijuana cigarettes. Justice Rehnquist writes for the majority. Justice Marshall, joined by Douglas and Brennan, dissents on the broad authority rule.
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Traffic Death Toll Rises in Lower Rio Grande Valley
The 1973 Lower Rio Grande Valley traffic toll climbed to 24 with two more deaths south of Pharr on U.S. 261. Jose Emilio Letjas, 60, and his wife Cayletano Letjas, 46, were killed in a two vehicle crash involving a Mexican national driver. The incident adds to a troubling regional fatality count as authorities outline the sequence of events and identify the vehicles involved.
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North Expressway ruling ponders San Antonio suit
A federal judge signaled no genuine issues to block the long delayed North Expressway through Brackcorbige Park San Antonio. Plaintiffs including the Sierra Club plan an appeal while contractors warn renegotiation and shortages may delay completion further.
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Skylab 3 Crew Sets Busy Schedule in Orbit
Skylab 3 astronauts at Space Center Houston report midnight duty shifts while aboard the station. They will observe the sun and comet Kohoutek, conduct medical experiments, and photograph upper atmosphere changes as the craft ascends beyond 150 miles over the Pacific. They had two days off earlier to relax, shower, and meet with mission control scientists.
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Paper Shortage Not Funny Matter
A House Republican warns of a looming national toilet paper crunch as paper pulp exports rise and shortages ripple through hotels, offices, and stores. Federal agencies eye securing long term supplies while major chains and hotels express skepticism about imminent scarcities.
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Nixon Tax Probe Broadens Under Scrutiny
A review of Richard Nixon's tax returns and deductions triggers broader inquiry by Congress. Representative Russell Long says a full audit is likely, with staff to outline scope and timeline, while California tax status questions loom for income earned outside the state.
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