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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1974

Page

4

Impeachment Debate Splits Californians On Evidence

Two California lawmakers weighed impeachment as a public debate split along party lines. Rep. Charles Wiggins predicted most Republicans would oppose, while Rep. Don Edwards urged a strong case. Other leaders signaled undecided stances as the Judiciary Committee pressed Colson questioning and prepared for forthcoming articles.

Nixon Charles Wiggins Don Edwards Nixon Defense Forces Tom Railsback R-Nl William $. Cohen Rmaine Railshack Cohen Caldwell Buller R.a Hamilton Fish N.Y Judiciary Committee Charles W. Colson White House Doar Edward Hutchinson Michigan Robert McClory Ilinois McClory Rodino

Nixon IRS scheme alleged in Watergate era testimony

Testimony from the Watergate era depicts Nixon seeking to use the IRS against political enemies. George P. Shultz blocked audits amid resignations threats by Walters and Thrower, with Dean revealing discussions on pressuring tax offices. Damaging details include tax status probes on Reagan and other stars, plus a hidden tape segment under court dispute.

White House Treasury George P. Shultz Walters Randolph Thrower Dean Nixon IRS Johnnie Walters Vernon Acree Customs Bureau Acree Graham Jack Caulfield Iti Bear Haldeman Wayne Caulfield Jol Wayne Tis Ronald Reagan California Jerry Levvls Frank Sinatra Dac Richard Boone Sammy Davis Jr Peter Lawford Fred MacMurray Lucille Ball Garry Morton Thrower Aleshal, Tobacco and Firearms Division Eather Caulfield G. Gordon Liddy Oval Office Clark Moltenhoff Hakseman Gerald Wallace Alabama John J. Simica Leon Jaworski SL. Clair

Edwards tops Westmoreland in South Carolina GOP primary

In Columbia South Carolina James B Edwards an oral surgeon and state senator won 69.6 percent of the GOP vote with 13 791 to 6 003 for Westmoreland as 723 of 1640 precincts reported Edwards led veteran Republican supporters Old line Republicans backed Edwards who criticized Westmoreland for delaying party entry until March The Democratic primary meanwhile featured Charles Ravanel a newcomer who appeared set to win a spot in the seven way race with Dorn or Morris contesting the runoff bid

Edwards Senate Westmoreland Charleston Noel United Stepsworkers Dow Chemical Co Day Midland Mich

Newsrack ban test in Long Beach court clash on obscenity

The ACLU pushed for an injunction against a city newsrack ordinance as Judge Brown questioned limits of First Amendment rights. Debate centered on nude images and public decency, with officials noting contradictions with state law and Supreme Court precedents. The ruling delayed until Friday.

ACLU Los Angeles Brown Robert Austin Henry Giler Long Beach Austin Supreme Court United States Audi Giler American Civil Liberties Union Los Angeles Times Ilegal Press-Telegram Carol Neblett

Ohio Hit Hardest by Nationwide Wave of Walkouts

Nationwide labor unrest reports 600 strikes with Ohio suffering the heaviest toll. State workers walk off jobs, prisons and mental hospitals feel the impact, and a proposed 4 cent hourly raise faces mixed union reactions. Bus drivers strike in California disrupts traffic while National Airlines furloughs 5500 workers.

Dave Goldberg Associated Press Ohio National Airlines San Francisco Area Baltimore California San Francisco Bay Bridge Federal Energy Administration AC Transit District Kennecott Copper Co Arizona Department of Mineral Resources Phelps Dodge Corp American Smelting and Refining Co Magma Copper Co Adult Correctional Institution Cranston Philip W

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