Nixon Watergate report signals caution on indictment
The Watergate prosecutors concluded Nixon could face criminal charges but avoided indictment to prevent a constitutional crisis. The unsigned 28 page report urged Congress to decide if a president can be prosecuted in office and recommended a constitutional amendment. It details five dozen convictions and notes unresolved questions about the 184 minute tape gap and potential transcript tampering. Ford may pardon Nixon as part of the ongoing fallout.
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World Series Even Again
The World Series stands level after another tense game as both teams trade leads and late dramatic moments on the field. Key performances from starting pitchers and clutch hitting shape the tight contest, keeping the outcome in doubt into the final innings.
Ford demands Secret Service explain Hartford crash
President Ford's limousine was struck broadside as a Hartford intersection incident drew White House scrutiny. White House officials pressed the Secret Service for a full report on security lapses, including absence of a Hartford police officer at Market and Talcott Streets and the timing of the motorcade's movements.
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August Auto Sparked $1.4 Billion Rise in Inventories
Washington reports a Commerce Department rise in business inventories by 1.4 billion in August led by auto sales, marking the first stock expansion since January. Manufacturing inventories declined, total inventories stood at 264.6 billion, and the sales-to-inventory ratio fell to 14. Nearly 340,000 factory workers were rehired over the past two months as production and orders picked up.
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Tape gap still a whodunit in Watergate probe
Washington reports retiree Watergate special prosecutor laments an 18 minute tape gap. He notes only a few known individuals could erase the tape and says the crime occurred in a brief window. Nixon and others deny responsibility as the final inquiry finds no assignable culprit.
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Colby says CIA stalled data on Watergate admits delay
Colby told AP editors that the CIA could have briefed prosecutors earlier about Watergate but avoided rushing officials. He defended a cautious approach amid fears of sensationalizing CIA involvement. Hersh, Colby panelist, noted earlier CIA awareness of Hunt and Ellsberg links. Colby urged responsible review of CIA activity.
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Kissinger rejects House subpoena on Cyprus
OTTAWA AP Henry Kissinger says he will not turn over State Department documents subpoenaed by a House committee but offers a general summary of views on all subjects He will allow senior officials to testify while junior officers must not reveal their recommendations The dispute centers on a memo by former Cyprus chief Thomas D Boyall alleging U S mismanagement of the Cyprus crisis
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Doctor faces possible license loss over sex therapy claims
San Francisco reports Dr. Ben C. Finney a 46 year old Palo Alto psychologist admits treating about a dozen women with sex therapy during seven years. He describes it as marital counseling while witnesses say he had sex with patients including a teacher who paid him 25 cents monthly. He also undressed before a patient and took photographs. The state board hearing could revoke his medical license if charges are sustained. Finney is a San Jose State University professor whose campus role was not involved.
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Toxic fumes drive Houston residents from north side
Hundreds fled their homes after highly toxic fumes from Southeastern Plating Co spread through a Houston neighborhood. About 600 gallons of muriatic acid mixed with 500 gallons of nitric acid, triggering the reaction. One man, James Jarrett, 39, Southwestern Plating vice president, hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Fire officials and plant manager Glynn Ferguson described how acid was pumped from the storage tank to a treatment tank, and firefighters kept tanks cooled to prevent further reaction.
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Fragmented News Snippet Mentions Life After Death Claims
A terse clipped note lists PSYCHIATRISTS claiming proof of life after death and references a Time to Live feature on page A-32, plus a note that the Terminal Island Freeway route is retained by the highway panel on page B-1.
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