Nixon Moves To Replace Morgenthau As U S Attorney
President Nixon moved to replace Robert Morgenthau the longtime U S attorney for the Southern District of New York with Whitney North Seymour Jr Democrats Javits Goodell and Mayor Lindsay oppose the move Morgenthau says he will stay on until obligations are fulfilled and continue prosecutions Morgenthau known for tackling organized crime narcotics fraud and racketeering Seymour vows to expand the crackdown on crime and carry on the office’s work
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New York
UPI
Nixon
U. S
Robert M. Morgenthau
Morgenthau
White House
Whitney North Seymour Jr
John V. Lindsay
Justice Department
Jacob K. Javits
Charles E. Goodell
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Newark Mayor Indicted In Widening Mafia Probe
Newark Mayor Hugh J. Addonizio and 14 others including three city officials face a 66 count indictment on tax evasion extortion and conspiracy charges. Attorney General John N. Mitchell announced the widening probe into Mafia influence and official corruption in New Jersey. Addonizio surrendered to federal court and posted $25,000 bail.
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N. J
UPI
New Jersey
City Hall
Hugh J. Addonizio
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
FBI
Simone R
Sam
de Cavalcante
Italy
Royal House of Savoy
Addonizio
Anthony ‘Tony Boy” Boiardo
Frank Addonizio
Anthony Giuliano
Giuliano
Nixon lashes Congress over extravagance in budget clash
President Nixon warns that federal budget choices will shape inflation and consumer family budgets. He cites a $192.9 billion spending ceiling set last April and asserts Congress pushed the plan over the limit with uncontrollable costs while urging continued restraint and revenue discipline.
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Executive Branch
Nixon
Veterans Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Senate
Hostages Freed By Con Guard Holds Knife In Tennessee
At least 23 hostages were freed after a guard was held at knife point in a prison room standoff. The weapon was a nine inch blade with a taped handle likely forged in the prison metal shop. Quinn, jailed elsewhere, demanded a letter to the Nashville Tennessean and $2,200 for the hostages, while claiming he acted to be heard rather than televised.
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H. K. Smith
Clark
Quinn
Nashville Tennessean
Jackson, Tenn
Blackfish Lake
Ark
Oakland
Calif
Bankruptcy Referee Nips Club Seizure in Nevada Case
Bankruptcy referee Leonard Georges oversees a casino under Section 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Act. The Nevada Gaming Commission set a January 22 hearing on license taxes and penalties, while city officials consider closing for nonpayment of $8,540 in license fees. Georges argues the club should stay open to protecting creditors, noting past success as receiver where most debts were fully paid.
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Leonard Georges
Georges
Earl P. Gripentrog
Nevada Gaming Commission
NGC
Tiny Tim Marries Victoria May Budinger on Tonight Show
Tiny Tim, real name Herbert Buckingham Khaury, wed 17 year old Victoria May Budinger in a civil ceremony on the NBC Tonight show set. The event aired later, with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon in attendance, Doc Severinsen conducting the orchestra, and plans for a Bahamas honeymoon.
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Miss Vicki
Johnny Carson
New York
UPI
Victoria May Budinger
Allan
Haddonfield
N. J
Herbert Buckingham Khaury
Tiny
Vicki
William Glenesk
Carson
Ed McMahon
Joseph Cappeluzzo
Doc Severinsen
Foreign Aid Allocation Falls to Record Low Near 2 Billion
A joint House Senate committee agreed on a record low foreign aid authorization of about 2 billion dollars. It includes 1.62 billion for economic programs and 350 million for military aid, with changes to proposals for Korea's army modernization and jet purchases for China.
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UPI
House
Senate
Korea
China
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gale McGee
D-Wyo
South Korea
Change In Ordinance On Liquor Requested
Two proposed ordinances were introduced and referred to city committees. One would recognize Washington's Birthday as a holiday, the other allow 16 year olds to handle unopened liquor under adult supervision. The current liquor rule prohibits anyone under 21 from handling liquor.
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Washington
Las Vegas swimmer Collins found dead in Texas
Denton County deputies identified the victim as swimming star from Las Vegas in Texas. He was shot three times and hitchhiked from Knoxville toward Las Vegas. Family includes four brothers and a pending burial in Las Vegas. Authorities distributed his photo to seek leads.
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Chris
Michael
Dennis
Las Vegas
John
Arizona
Valley High School
Paradise Elementary
Bunker Brothers Mortuary
Sheriff
Texas
University of Tennessee Athletic Department
University
Knoxville
Tenn
Memphis
the Sun
Denton County
Bud Gentle
Here
Denton
Youths Demand Resignation Of EOB Chief
At a tense meeting youths led calls for the resignation of the EOB chief and an overhaul of the board. They accused members of being old and detached and blamed coverage gaps for poor turnout. Assemblyman Woodrow Wilson drew fire for inattention as established participants walked out and no quorum formed.
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EOB
Haggard
Wus
Stovall
Mortuary Transport Driver and Companion Arrested on Narcotics Charges
Police raided the apartment at 1714 North Decatur Boulevard at 9 p.m. arresting Richard L. Bullock, 24, and Cynthia K. Boyd, 21, on possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs. A large quantity of marijuana valued at 200 dollars and about 500 pills were seized. Both are jailed awaiting bail and court appearances.
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N. Decatur Blvd
Richard L. Bullock
Cynthia K. Boyd
John Sleeper
Bullock
Mortuary Transportation Service
Second Finance Company Robbed
A branch at 3657 Maryland Parkway was robbed of 400 by a gunman who threatened employees with an automatic pistol at 4 50 p m and escaped. Police say the suspect resembles a robber who 375 at 708 Decatur Blvd at 10 a m Tuesday from another finance office.
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Finance Company
Maryland Parkway
Decatur Blvd
Youth 19 Hurt After Hit-Run on H Street
Charles Lawhorn, 19, of 833 Down Way, was struck by a hit and run car on H Street between Wilson and McWilliams at 6 40 p m Wednesday. Police seek a yellow sedan as the suspect vehicle. Lawhorn was taken to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises with no broken bones reported.
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H” Street
Wilson and
McWilliams
Lawhorn
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
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Tom Jones
City Planning Commission
Marshall S. Ashcroft
Robert Risling
Sahara
Interstate 15
Wyandotte Way
Staff Co, Inc
Bonanza Road
James C. Stafford, Jr
Theodore Connolly
Betty F. Stafford
Mary Connolly
Anthony Mazzuca
Antonio’s
Las Vegas Blvd
Michael G. Segina
James Corey
Commission
Board of Equalization
Second Finance Company
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