Judge rules Watergate case against Mitchell Stans proceeds
U S District Judge Lee Gagliardi ordered John Mitchell and Maurice Stans to face trial as scheduled on Sept 11. He rejected defense claims that pretrial Watergate publicity would prevent a fair trial, noting only jurors can determine the impact of publicity. The defendants face perjury and obstruction charges tied to alleged efforts to impede an SEC probe into financier Robert Vesco.
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Judge Sirica weighs executive privilege over Watergate tapes
In a ruling on the tapes, Judge John Sirica discusses how evidence and privilege are handled under U.S. law. He notes that presidential secrecy cannot shield criminal investigation while considering the balance between privilege and discovery. The White House and Senate Watergate committee pressed for or against immediate disclosure.
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Senator Ervin Defends Court Ruling On Watergate Tapes
Senator Ervin the United States criticized the grand jury process and praised Judge Sirica's handling of Watergate tapes. Other committee members avoided comment while some expected Supreme Court review. Ervin cited presidential cooperation with courts and Congress and warned against arbitrary presidential power to burn America into Rome.
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Auto price hikes up to cost council
Washington based Cost of Living Council will decide by Sept 5 on requests by General Motors Chrysler Ford and American Motors to raise prices on 1974 models by 55 to 106 dollars. McLane said AM may seek Sept 5 instead of Sept 15 but did not say if early approval would be granted.
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James W. McLane
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Gas Price Controls Spark Court Ruling Amid Shortage
Judge Tamm kept Phase 4 controls in effect pending merits hearing. The formula ties gasoline prices to August wholesale prices plus last January’s profit markup, with a minimum of seven cents, potentially forcing price rollbacks for brand name stations. Independent dealers were not parties. AAA reported Indianapolis area stations closing ahead of a nationwide Phase 4 protest and that resupply remained tight for the eighth week. About 58 percent of stations surveyed operated normally, up from 55 percent and well above the June 28 low of 43 percent.
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Parker
AAA
Indianapolis
Drunk-Drive Crackdown Targets Higher Trials
Los Angeles City Attorney Pines announced a tougher policy to prosecute drunk driving cases more fully. Previously many defendants with blood alcohol readings between 10 and 15 percent faced pleas. now the city aims for trials and harsher penalties, aligning with a pledge to curb plea bargaining.
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Per Pines
Pines
Long Beach police sue to overturn gun use curbs
The Long Beach Police Officers Association filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to overturn Regulation 4242 restricting officers from firing except after all means fail. The action names the city, City Manager Mansell, and Police Chief Mooney as defendants and seeks an injunction while the case proceeds.
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John Mansell
William J. Mooney
Officer Vershaw Suspended Over Fatal Shooting Cleared by DA
Vershaw faced a 30 day suspension after he fatally shot Roland D. Peterson, a Long Beach State student who fled questioning in an October 18 1972 burglary. The Civil Service Board overruled the suspension 3 2 and the DA cleared him stating officers may use deadly force to arrest a fleeing felon.
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Roland D. Peterson
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Oil price rise could spur new U S oil exploration
Industry officials say higher crude prices may prompt independent producers to resume or accelerate drilling as shortages persist. Some majors report production slowdowns due to high costs, while policy discussions in Washington hinge on Saudi Arabia’s possible output cuts and Middle East tensions. FBI arrests a 44 year old man in Hot Springs in connected bank robbery case. $1,000 seized.
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Harold B. McJennett
U.S
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