Ponds and ponds care and expert help guidance
Readers seek advice on algae covered ponds near High Point and how to prevent distress. The article cites gardening sources on fertilizing for algae balance, avoiding copper sulfate, and using manure rock phosphate. recommends watershed soil conservation, controlled fishing, and wildlife-friendly pond landscaping with grasses willows and legumes. County agents soil conservation service and private contractors can assist with pond care.
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High Point
Anon
Soil Conservation Service
Usda Farmer's Bulletin
Checkers Fund Controversy Boosts Nixon in 1952 VP Run
After being chosen as Eisenhower's running mate in 1952, Richard Nixon faced a dispute over an $18,000 California supporters fund used for political purposes. Democrats labeled it a secret slush fund, while Nixon and allies argued it funded campaigns and caused no personal profit. In a televised radio appeal on September 23, 1952, Nixon defended his finances and pledged to keep the family dog Checkers, easing Republican doubts and bolstering his standing with Eisenhower.
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Nixon
United States
Anon
Eisenhower
California
Pat
Caulfield Says Clemency Offer Appeared From Nixon
John J. Caulfield testified that he knew offering clemency to James McCord was illegal but did it believing the offer came from President Nixon. He said his loyalty to the President outweighed legality, and that he acted as a messenger between John W. Dean III and McCord during the Watergate proceedings.
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Washington (Ap
John J. Caulfield
James McCord
Nixon
White House
New York City
Anthony T. Ulasewicz
Caulfield
McCord
Ulasewicz
John D. Ehrlichman
Senate
United States
John W. Dean III
Central Intelligence Agency
Lowell P. Weicker
R-Conn
Dean
Sen
Lowell Weicker
Nixon Intervenes to Protect National Security Says He Won’t Resign
President Nixon asserts he intervened to shield national security matters from the Watergate probe and says he had no knowledge of or involvement in illegal activities. He defends actions as necessary to protect sensitive documents, denies a coverup, and vows to continue in office despite heavy criticism.
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Nixon
Washington
FBI
Nixon faces veto clash over budget aides and power
After a six vote Senate defeat, President Nixon is expected to prevail in a House veto battle. The fight centers on a bill requiring Senate approval of his two top budget aides and whether Watergate has eroded presidential power. House Democrats weigh forcing a showdown to override with a two thirds vote.
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Carl C. Craft
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Nixon
House
Frank Horton
Rn.y
GOP
John Tower
R-Tex
House votes to abolish OMB directors post in veto override
The House passes a bill 229 to 171 to abolish the Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Senate overrides Nixon veto 62 to 22. The measure would replace with two Senate confirmed posts. Watergate context shapes House support and leadership remarks.
Committee slows move to take highway patrol from governor
Raleigh AP The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed action on a bill to move the Highway Patrol from the governor to a Public Safety Board. The measure, approved by the House, would appoint a nine member board with three governor appointees and six others chosen by the House speaker and lieutenant governor.
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Raleigh
Senate Judiciary Committee
State
William Staton
D-Lee
General Assembly
Public Safety Commission
House
Staton
Sen
Lamar Gud
William Watkins
D. Granville
Department of Transportation
Milk Price Legislation Set Today In North Carolina
Raleigh AP report states the House expected to enact legislation authorizing the North Carolina Milk Commission to set retail prices from top to bottom as the General Assembly neared adjournment. The measure, approved 55-35 by the House, allows setting minimum wholesale and retail prices but not maximum. Senator Bobby L Barker of Raleigh questioned whether the bill will lower prices and suggested a tougher bill in January.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Milk Commission
House
General Assembly
Milk Commission
Bobby L. Barker
Drake
Assembly Extends Session Beyond Noon Adjournment
North Carolina general assembly delays adjournment as 1973 session nears end with House and Senate wrapping lengthy talks. A bill ending the North Carolina Housing Corporation gains final approval directing the state treasurer to assume its affairs but barring new activities.
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North Carolina Housing Corporation
Assembly
Lower Vegetable Prices Promised by California Growers
California growers predict price relief for vegetables this summer after a wet winter. The Western Growers Association expects production to normalize between mid June and early July, with lettuce, tomatoes, and other staples easing from spring highs. Despite current high prices, analysts foresee a broader decline as irrigation costs and weather impact lessen.
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Jack Lefler
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
California
Leslie Hubbard
Western Growers Association
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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