Dean Confesses Nixon Knew of Watergate, Senate Hearing
Ousted White House counsel John W. Dean II testified at the Watergate hearings that he did not tell Nixon directly about Watergate involvement on September 15 but believes the President knew. Sen. Edward J. Gurney pressed for specifics about the meeting with Haldeman and Ehrlichman as Dean described a cordial exchange and Dean’s deepening role in the cover-up.
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Nixon vetoes bill to cut bombing funds in Cambodia
The White House said President Nixon vetoed a $3.4 billion supplementary bill that would cut off U S bombing funds for Cambodia and Laos. GOP leaders fear they cannot muster enough support to override, while Mansfield warned of a potential constitutional crisis if vetoed. Also notes weather outlook and regional temperatures for Manitowoc and Two Rivers.
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Nuclear blast reported in Sinkiang by Indian scientists
News in Brief covers a Chinese nuclear test in Lop Nor Sinkiang with a yield of one to two million tons of TNT. Also reported are U S political and economic notes including Larue's guilty plea in Watergate related case, a health and education funding restoration by House, Uruguay's Council of State replacing the Congress, dollar decline, and Fourth of July traffic fatality estimates.
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Senate Cuts Foreign Military Aid Bill Passes
The Senate approved a $770 million foreign military aid bill for the next fiscal year, about half of the Nixon administration's request and below the current $1.08 billion pace. The 50 to 42 vote defeated a four year phaseout of grants. House action pending. The committee also weighs $1.056 billion for foreign economic aid with $420 million set for nine countries including 150 million for Cambodia and 119 million for South Korea.
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Slayings Shock Palos Hills Family Linked Tragedy
In Palos Hills Illinois police report four people shot to death across three blocks. Raymond Workman 69 and Dina 64 were killed in their home. Henrietta Cliff 35 and Kimberly 12 found dead across the street. Police say William Workman 43, son of the Workmans, killed them and told a judge he acted alone. The Clesson family suffered three victims including Paul Clesson 72 and his wife Neta 78. Local neighbor Rheva Timmons 62 described the scene as neighbors grappled with the shock and unanswered calls.
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Brezhnev Pompidou talks tighten Franco Soviet ties
Paris AP Leonid Brezhnev and Georges Pompidou wrapped two days of follow-up talks in Rambouillet and Paris after a U S Soviet summit. Brezhnev said relations with France were very friendly and close while Pompidou avoided pledging to nuclear control moves, stressing France’s stance.
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Tornadic winds lash Wisconsin counties and towns
Strong showers and winds swept across parts of Wisconsin with tornado force reported near Spring Green and power outages in Grant, Lancaster, Rock and surrounding counties. Madison crews handled lake rescues and downed lines as temperatures spiked into the upper 80s before cooling later.
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Changes in Wisconsin election campaign laws predicted
In Madison a Senate Judiciary Committee session outlined potential major reforms to Wisconsin campaign law. Discussions covered creating a state election commission to oversee cross county campaigns and centralize finances. A tightened disclosure schedule could be proposed with earlier fund reporting before elections.
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Cookies Protest GS Program Spurs Philadelphia Debates
In Philadelphia a pilot Girl Scout badge titled To Be a Woman prompts protests from mothers who want the scouts to Stick to baking. The four part badge covers Know Ouries, Heritage, Opportunities, and Situation with lessons on menopause hysterectomies and abortion, drawing Catholic opposition.
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South Vietnam Says It Could Support Cambodia Aid
Saigon indicated it would join in Cambodian aid if a bombing halt backed by Congress jeopardizes South Vietnam's security. Bui Bao Truc stated Hanoi would respond to any serious threat to Vietnam with allied support if U.S. air operations in Cambodia are stopped.
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