World’s oldest man marks 168th birthday in Soviet Union
Shirali Mislimov of the southern Soviet Union is said to be the world’s oldest man at 168, born around 1805. He is married to his 107 year old wife and has 23 children, with only two surviving. He keeps a strict routine and walks daily. In Colorado Lex Thompson graduates alone, first in 30 years, as Vilas RE-5 School District leader with honors. He serves as class president and treasurer. about 80 attendees join the 90-student district's commencement.
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Watergate Payments Tie Kalmbach to Nixon Campaign
GAO reports President Nixon lawyer Herbert Kalmbach paid at least 210000 via intermediaries to Watergate defendants or their lawyers. Stans and LaRue provided much of the funds. Jones gave 50000. McCord testified receipts and hush payments linked to the Nixon campaign surfaced, with further questions on use of government intelligence.
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GOP Endorsing Debate Leads to Optional Endorsement Vote
Delegates at the Republican State Convention in the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium adopted a resolution making endorsement of candidates optional before primaries. The change replaces a previously mandatory GOP endorsement, after a long debate and a roll call defeat of the motion to table. State Sen. James Swan defended adoption, saying mandatory endorsement is no longer desirable in these days of.
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No Plan To Put Name On State Ballot Percy Says
Sen Charles H Percy indicated he has no plans to place his name on the Wisconsin GOP presidential ballot in 1976 despite poll interest. He spoke at a Saturday press conference after addressing the Republican State Convention about Watergate, party blame, and seeking leadership to reveal the truth.
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Miss Rankin the First Woman in Congress Dies at 92
Jeannette Rankin, first woman elected to Congress, dies at her Carmel California apartment at age 92 after six months of failing health. Rankin served Montana in 1917 1919 and 1941 1943 and opposed entering both World Wars. She led peace efforts with the National Council for the Prevention of War and marched against Vietnam in 1968.
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Ferry sinks off Rhode Island. 12 dead 4 missing
A 50 foot Comet charter boat carrying Rhode Island passengers sank seven miles south of Point Judith. At least 12 died and four are unaccounted for, with 11 survivors taken to South County Hospital. Causes vary from engine failure to overloading as the Coast Guard, Navy, and helicopters aided search.
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Hijacked Plane Takes 38 Hostages Toward Cuba
A Venezuelan airliner diverted across Latin America capping a 24 hour hijack tour with four hijackers and 38 hostages aboard. They promised to free passengers in Havana then blow up the plane if 79 imprisoned revolutionaries were not released.
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Nixon Says Violations Must Not Destroy Peace
President Nixon told an Armed Forces Day crowd at the Norfolk naval complex that cease-fire violations threaten the Paris peace accord in Indochina and urged all parties to honor their obligations. He warned a breakdown could push the United States to a diminished role while stressing strong military power as leverage.
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