Nixon Feared Kennedy Probe Shrinking Political Hit
Transcripts reveal President Nixon and aides feared Sen. Edward Kennedy would exploit Watergate for political gain. Kennedy pursued initial inquiries and subpoenas but lawmakers say he abstained from hearings fearing partisanship. Dean and Ervin aides dispute Kennedy influence on the committee chair selection.
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Insurgents Hammer Longvek Camp as Refugees Suffer
Cambodian command says insurgents shell Longvek camp forcing ground loss. About 25 000 refugees and 4 000 soldiers are besieged and low on food water. U S and Cambodian planes drop supplies. Oudong fell earlier this month as rebels advance toward Sala Lek Pram.
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Jury Subpoenas Airline Chiefs in Kickback Probe
A Brooklyn federal grand jury subpoenaed 23 airline executives from 23 trans Atlantic carriers in a probe into secret rebates to travel agents. The Times cites Aeroflot and major carriers including Pan American and Trans World Airlines. Acting U S Attorney Edward Boyd says evidence indicates broad ticket rebating.
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Bondurant Resigns Administration Post for Foundation
William L. Bondurant will leave his role as secretary of administration to become executive director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation in Winston-Salem. Gov. Jim Holshouser announced the move, effective June 1, noting Bondurant’s strong state government contributions and his planned return to the foundation after two General Assembly sessions and Dr. William Archie’s retirement.
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Weekend forecast for High Point partial clouds
National Weather Service predicts partly cloudy skies in High Point tonight and Sunday. Lows near 50 with daytime highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain remains uncertain.
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North and South Carolina Weather Forecast Update
North Carolina shows clear to partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thundershowers in the mountains and south. Highs in the 70s, lows near 50. South Carolina expects warm, variable clouds with scattered showers and highs in the 70s to 80s, lows in the 50s. Extended outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and a chance of showers Tuesday with highs in the 70s and 80s broad.
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Senate hopefuls press financing reform in Wilmington forum
Five of seven Democratic Senate hopefuls at UNC Wilmington called for campaign finance reform. They urged limits and public funding while criticizing professional politicians. Candidates included Charles B. Little, Fred Chandley, Bill Hare, James McVay Ferrell II, and Mildred Keene.
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Goldsboro
James T. Johnson
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Fred Chandley
Wake Forest
Bill Hare
High Point
James McVay Ferrell II
Durham
Mildred Keene
Charlotte
Robert L. Hannon
Greensboro
Henry Hall Wilson
Robert Morgan
Nick Galifianakis
Ferrell
Chandley
Elect Tom Gilmore Your Representative for the State House
Tom Gilmore, a Guilford County native, seeks the State House seat with focus on insurance taxes environment efficient government and public schools. He urges voter support arguing the General Assembly must lead 1970s policy. Paid for by Committee for Tom Gilmore for State House.
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Spokane Expo 74 Opens With Nixon Attending
Expo 74 in Spokane opens for a six month run with President Nixon on hand. The 100 acre site on two Spokane River islands hosts 10 national pavilions and about 40 exhibitors tied to the theme Celebrating Tomorrows Fresh New Environment. Spurney, named general manager, hopes for 4.8 million visitors amid prior funding and boycott threats.
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Associated Press
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United States
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