Kissinger Named Secretary of State in Cabinet Shakeup
President Nixon announces Henry Kissinger as his new secretary of state replacing William P. Rogers who resigns to return to law practice. Kissinger, 50, will be the first Jewish and foreign born secretary of state and has been key in pursuing China diplomacy and Vietnam cease fire. Rogers reflects on foreign policy gains and notes regret over Indochina pace.
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Weather outlook shows cloudy nights and mild weekend warmth
Thursday night will be cloudy and cool with a low near 57. Friday turns a bit warmer to a high near 75 with decreasing clouds and light northeasterly winds. Saturday remains partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low around 55.
King Gustav VI Adolf Undergoes Major Surgery
In Helsingborg Sweden doctors removed half the stomach and part of the duodenum from King Gustav VI Adolf to stop internal bleeding. The medical bulletin says the 90 year old king is in good condition given the circumstances though any internal bleeding of this extent remains dangerous.
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Cox Charges Nixon Withholding Tapes In Watergate Row
Special prosecutor Archibald Cox accused President Nixon of deceit for not turning over taped conversations central to the Watergate case. At a 24 hour hearing Judge Sirica weighed executive privilege and the right to full evidence as Wright argued tapes may be kept confidential while Cox urged release for proper legal resolution. The dispute centers on nine Nixon discussions from June 20, 1972, and may reach the Supreme Court.
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Nixon vows to press on as Watergate lingers
President Nixon, outdoors at the western White House, declares Watergate water under the bridge while pledging to serve three and a half years and work to make the nation safer. He defends Haldeman Ehrlichman and Agnew amid ongoing investigations and discusses Rogers Kissinger and Gray warnings.
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Cost of Living Council Proposes Stage B Food Rules
The Cost of Living Council proposes Stage B rules allowing higher food prices to cover rising costs after Sept. 12. Retailers wholesalers and processors would face caps or penny for penny passes and gross margin constraints, aiming to balance supplier incentives with consumer price relief.
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