Soviet restraint risks UN charges over Middle East pose
Western diplomats say the Soviet Union will not push for a Middle East settlement until battlefield momentum shifts. Moscow fears a China at the UN clash and aims to avoid a public break with the U.S. Detente hinges on avoidant voting patterns and a possible early ceasefire. France offered mediation but no concrete peace plan emerged. The UN Security Council debated without agreement as Britain deemed it powerless. President Nixon briefed congressional leaders, who endorsed efforts toward a lasting peace and a fair approach to Israel and Arab nations.
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Agnew Resigns as Vice President Shock From Congress
None should exult HHH Our National Bureau reports Spiro Agnew resigned as vice president. Sen. Hubert Humphrey expressed shock and dismay, calling it a personal tragedy for Agnew and his family. The president presided as successor was named Wednesday. The public reaction mirrored surprise and concern across Congress.
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Agnew Successor Speculation Sets GOP Nominations
The piece outlines a two list model for Nixon's pick from an A list of front runners Reagan Rockefeller Connally and a B list including Percy Baker Ford Richardson Ruckelshaus and Goldwater. Bush surveys party leaders while Agnew's fate and possible Democratic options color the drama.
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Agnew Payoffs Alleged in Dept Brief Details Cash Links
A Department of Justice document alleges a pattern of payments to Spiro Agnew by Maryland engineers and associates dating from his county executive days, continuing into his governorship and vice presidency. It cites cash envelopes, a middle man, contract kickbacks, and multiple witnesses, while Agnew denies illegal acts and resigns as vice president.
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