House defeats plan to raid Highway Trust Fund
The House rejected an $800 million bid by big cities to raid the Highway Trust Fund for mass transit including commuter rail and buses. The vote was 215 to 190, despite Senate approval. The piece notes the fund, funded by gasoline taxes, was meant for Interstate construction and maintenance only, with a warning that raiding it would erode public confidence in government. The second item reports Kissinger accusing North Vietnam of violating the Vietnam ceasefire with focus on Cambodia and Laos. Nixon adviser calls for firm action if agreements are violated, while Rogers notes slowed Indochina activity.
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Watergate coverup evidence fuels Senate probe
The Watergate affair heats up as sources say President Nixon may have known of a coverup. They allege aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman helped. transcripts quote McCord about clemency and silence. A court-ordered probe follows new disclosures to the Senate Watergate committee.
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Legislature to Convene in Arkansas After Recess
AP reports the Arkansas Legislature will convene at noon after a recess that began April 5. Most Senate members are expected back for adjournment, while only six House members will attend. The Senate will consider four appropriation bills, including a $500,000 emergency fund for Gov. Dale Bumpers.
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Rain Deluge Deepens Arkansas Floods and Mudslides
Heavy rain returned to Arkansas floodwaters rising across the state as the National Weather Service warns of more showers through tonight. A drowning in Little Rock, 8-year-old Charles Foley, is reported while 11 state highways and many county roads remain flooded. Mud slides near Midway and other areas threaten transportation, with roads covered by mud, trees, and rocks. Major streams stay near or above flood stage as flash flood watches are issued for South Arkansas.
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Tornado damages Texarkana area causing injuries and property loss
An early morning tornado struck Texarkana and Genoa causing damage to two businesses, several trailers, and downing power lines. Witnesses described a grocery store canopy blown across a highway, with injuries reported and responders treating patients from Genoa and nearby areas.
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Twisters Touch Down In Hempstead County Alert Lifted
Tornado alert covered Hempstead and nearby counties until 11 30 a m as reports described a small twister near Guernsey at 6 45 a m with downed trees and power lines No injuries were reported A tunnel crossed State Highway 29 near I 30 damaging Russell s Market roof and a North Park Arms sign A separate sighting near Fulton did not touch down Thunderstorms with high winds and hail were forecast for Hempstead Nevada Clark Miller Little River and Lafayette counties
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Bombers Strike Phnom Penh as Cambodia War Expands
Waves of American B52s pounded targets 11 to 20 miles southeast of Phnom Penh and around Takeo, aiming to ease Communist pressure. Cambodian forces reported repulsing ground attacks on Takeo with casualties unknown. Thailand said it will not send troops but may provide volunteers if Cambodia falls, warning of a wider border threat.
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