Trial opens for Ehrlichman and plumbers in 1971 break-in
Federal judge Gerhard Gesell began the criminal trial of John Ehrlichman and three others over a 1971 break-in at Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist Dr. Lewis Fielding in Beverly Hills. The case hinges on Fourth Amendment rights and whether the White House operatives had warrantless search authority. G. Gordon Liddy Bernard Barker and Eugenio Martinez face related charges, amid Watergate fallout and national security arguments.
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Senate panel may release Watergate CIA report
The Senate Watergate committee is reported ready to release vice chairman Baker’s secret report on CIA involvement in the Watergate break in. CIA director Colby asked minor deletions and Baker hinted the document contains significant new information. The panel chair Ervin said part of the Baker report concerns a call from Ehrlichman to Cushman at the CIA.
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Watergate Committee
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Ehrlichman
Robert Cushman
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John D. Ehrliechman
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Manitowoc Receives $44,298 Reading Project Grant
The Manitowoc Public Schools were awarded 44,298 from the U S Office of Education under Title III to fund the first year of Project READER a three year effort totaling 142069. The program targets junior high and intermediate grades with a three fold approach to help students with reading difficulties beyond decoding.
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Nixon Signs U S Europe Unity Pact
President Nixon signed a NATO unity declaration in Brussels en route to Moscow, pledging Western cohesion and continued European troop strength while stressing detente. He met leaders including King Baudouin and noted upcoming talks with Brezhnev. France’s Chirac attended.
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House Panel to Reveal Data on Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee approved releasing most evidence from secret impeachment hearings over seven weeks. The material, potentially including White House tapes, could go public in days as debate on articles of impeachment nears July 15. Rodino will edit and may keep some items secret, while some Republicans urge broader disclosure. The release excludes Cambodia bombing materials and may include live witness testimony for rebuttals.
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Wisconsin Weather: Cool Air and Pleasantday Outlook
Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday across Wisconsin with highs from Beloit 83 to Racine 63. Cool Canadian air keeps nights cool. by Thursday increasing clouds possible western Wisconsin with a chance of showers or thunderstorms Friday, ending Saturday. cooler Sunday. Eagle River 37 low. Manitowoc 70 high 52 low. Two Rivers 74 high 51 low.
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Shared Technology Concerns Officials
Pentagon officials warn that sharing advanced computer and micro electronics with Russia under detente could threaten national security. Amid Nixon Moscow visit talks, interagency disagreements arise between State Commerce and Defense about safeguards and promoting openness versus security.
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Man at Manitowoc Social Services faces staffing clash
Manitowoc County Social Services Board met briefly Tuesday and did not resolve employment turmoil in the department. About 10 staffers have resigned amid a 10 week strike ending April 17, with several more considering departure. The board plans to reconvene July 2 with the personnel committee and SS Administration branch manager Lester Oerum, who will discuss SS takeover of financial aid for some clients. A chart showing understaffing compared with Sheboygan Fond du Lac and Wood counties was presented. Sup. Edgar Schmeichel criticized high pay for some workers.
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Fond du Lac
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Wisconsin
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Nuclear test suspected as USSR underground blast detected
OSSG reports seismic readings from eastern Soviet Kazakhstan near midnight Monday indicating an underground nuclear test. U.S. officials note rapid congressional action to veto Nixon nuclear aid to Egypt and Israel. DEA cites 42 tons marijuana seized in Mexicali with $22.8 million value. Britain earns Arab oil money, estimates reach $3 billion since year start.
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