Payments to Lawyer May Have Tied to Nixon Campaign
AP report from San Antonio details AMP General Manager George Mehran claiming payments to an Oklahoma City lawyer possibly funded a $100,000 bank note and ties to political contributions for the Nixon campaign. Testimony outlines a sequence through bank withdrawals, Lilly pass throughs, and past AMP disbursements linked to political activity.
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John Lumpkin
San Antonio, Tex
Oklahoma City
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
Nixon
AMP
George Mahren
Mehran
Austin
Tex
Han
Robert Lilly
Mahren
Lilly
Weat
Los Angeles
San Clemente
Jake Jacobsen
Herbert Kalembach
Mehren
Stuart AL Ruewell
Hag Cone
AMPI
Rungell
Kalmbach
Russell
Weinberger Warns Poor Will Suffer From Energy Crisis
The energy crisis will heavily impact the poor, says Casper Weinberger. A Health, Education and Welfare report notes shortages reduce purchasing power and increase welfare needs as unemployment and inflation rise. The article cites possible higher welfare payments and more social services, plus concerns overClean Air Act amendments and energy legislation in Congress.
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Associated Press
Casper W. Weinberger
Maine
Weinberger
Enate
Narcotics Squad Probe Continues in Houston Case
A Houston grand jury investigating the police narcotics unit likely will wrap after Christmas, with no indictments yet. Former officers Antonio Zavala and Carlos Avila have testified, while Geronimo Torres faces federal charges tied to a 1972 marijuana seizure of 150 pounds.
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Houston
Houston Police Department
Carol Vance
Sal
Vance
Antonio V. Zavala
Carlos Avila
Zavala
Geronimo Torres
Torres
Texas
Mexico
Two San Antonio Officers Cleared in Gang Killings
Bexar County grand jury found no evidence linking Sgt. Bill Wellbacher or Det. Manuel Ortiz to the gangland slayings of two narcotics associates, despite an eyewitness tip. The report urged a probe of county jail operations after Carrasco's transfer, while the murder trial moved to Nueces County.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bexar County
Grand Jutore
Kungpla
Carrasco
Nueces
Corepus Christi
Bill Wellbacher
Manuel Ortia
Flores
FBI
Patrick Fo Cuastdy
US Army
Ery JM
Core
PuLietor Mai tig by at Del Are 20 by View Publier ee
Del Rio News Herald reports a garbled page with unclear text and scattered phrases. The readable parts offer no coherent events, names, dates, or places to form a concrete summary.
Air Force Defends Generals Furniture Purchase
Senate challenger Lawrence L. Knutson reports the Air Force is spending 20000 dollars on new furniture for Lt Gen James Sherrill at Elmendorf Alaska. Proxmire alleges taxpayer ripoff, while the Air Force cites worn furniture and a need for coordinated interiors for high level visitors. The furnishings include china glassware and silver valued at 119 polished brass umbrella stand among items. critics argue prices are excessive despite inspection approval.
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Lawrence L. Knutson
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Air Force
Alaska
William Proximire
D. Wis
Proxmire
Elmendorf Air Force Base
James Sherrill
Alaskan Command
United States
Japan
Sherrill
Charles W. Carson
Alaskan Air Command
Carson
Legislature Opens Special Session
Gov. Dolph Briscoe calls a special Texas session to curb speed limits to save gasoline and aim for up to 240 million federal highway dollars. Leaders reach agreement on a restricted speed bill to take effect after governor finds fuel shortage and federal funds risk.
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LEE Jones
Associated Press
Austin
Dolph Briscoe
House
Senate
Texas
Texas Highway Departement
Texas Highway Commission
Commission
Buddy Temple
DD. Boll
Sen
Nelson Wolff
San Antonio
General Motors Recalls 22000 ’74 Cars Over Brake and Steering Risks
General Motors will recall about 12 700 units of Chevrolet Nova Pontiac Ventura Oldsmobile Omega and Buick Apollo and about 9 200 Chevrolet station wagons built at Tarrytown plant to inspect and replace rear brake components and chassis springs. No injuries reported. GM also faces an inquiry prompted by Ralph Nader alleging steering defects in many 1974 GM cars with a possible recall decision expected soon.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ralph Nader
Chevrolet
Tarrytown
Saxbe Given Senate Okay
The Senate approved William Saxbe’s nomination for attorney general by a 75 to 10 vote amid a partisan battle over an antibusing amendment and Watergate fallout. The vote came after debate on a foreign aid package to Israel and a return to U.S. embargo issues.
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John Chadwick
Frees
Washington
Senate
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Allen
Mike Mansfield
de Mont
U.S
United Nations
Harry F. Byrd Jr
India
Mansfield
William B. Saxba
ReOhie
Nixon
Israel
Ito
Beyat
Syria
Saxbe
Elliot L. Richardson
Archibald Cox
Ohio
Saxba
Eliot L. Richardson
Robert H. Bork
Saxhe
Congressional
Congress
Half of Houston gas stations to close for holidays
Houston gas stations face a Christmas period shutdown as allocations fall short, with about half of the city’s 1,800 stations closing from Saturday and potentially again for the New Year weekend. Some reopen briefly for commercial customers. others may remain closed until gas supplies improve.
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Jim Barlow
Houston
Gas Stattion Association
Bily J. Newman
Greater
House
Newman
Nixon
Newton
Texas
Dallas
Exxon
Gasyuline
KL Oa
Bud" Hammett
Texas Retail Tetroleum Association
Hammett
Commercia
Statons
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Heininger
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Neral
Washington, D.C
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Arkansas
Hubert Humphrey
Alon
Milla
Vietnam
National Safety Council
Allegheny Airlines
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Leslie Q. Barnes
Britain
House Commerce Committee
Harley O. Staggers
HEW Secrary
Caspar Weinberger
Narcotics Squad
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Lind
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Mutaarrad Dupes
View Publier
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del Rio
Air Force Inspector General
Ieve
Briscoe
Bill Hobeby
Hobby
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Atty
John Hill
House Transportation Committee
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D-Kererville
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