Watergate fallout dulls Nixon era and GOP credibility
The piece notes uncertainty about final Watergate outcomes while criticizing President Nixon and aides. It cites Republican leaders urging resignations to limit embarrassment and questions why similar calls did not come earlier. It warns of long lasting damage to the GOP and elected officials’ reputations as admissions unfold.
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Saturday Column Critiques Nixon Era Watergate Coverage
The piece argues newspapers and AP exposed a Watergate style bugging scandal and accuses GOP leaders, including Nixon and Bush, of deceit. It asserts public trust eroded, calls for full disclosure, and notes silent officials must resign or face accountability.
Ruckelshaus Heads FBI Interim Amid EPA Uncertainty
Environmental Protection Agency head William D. Ruckelshaus agreed to lead the FBI temporarily without knowing if he must resign from EPA. White House aides signaled a potential EPA departure, while Deputy EPA Director Robert Friis prepared to take interim command. Ruckelshaus said he would stay only until a permanent FBI director is chosen and would continue Watergate probes.
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Red Cross Executive Jo Byers Assigned to St. Louis Disaster Work
Mrs. Jo Byers executive secretary for the Douglas County Red Cross in Lawrence is temporarily assigned to the St. Louis Bi-State Division office. She will do case work and serve in the area for four to six weeks.
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Soviet scientists name mineral after Armstrong
MOSCOW AP reports a newly discovered mineral has been named in honor of American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong as a sign of growing Soviet goodwill toward the United States.
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Nixon aides tied Vesco to Lebanon bank bid
The article reports that Ehrlichman promised to help Vesco acquire the U.S. stake in a Lebanese bank, Vesco’s $200,000 cash donation to Nixon’s campaign was refunded, and Vesco faces accusations of looting $224 million from four foreign mutual funds. The GAO referred $13,000 in new campaign finance violations to the Justice Department and noted the department had not yet reacted to its March 12 Vesco report.
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Planes Bomb In Cambodia Statement of War Coverage
American warplanes and Cambodian gunboats pound Communist positions on the east bank of the Mekong across from Phnom Penh. U S B 52 bombers strike Friday night and today within two miles of government reinforcements landing between Prek Luong and Park Bang Kang. The bombardment rattles capital windows but stirs little public concern.
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Two Bodies Found Near Moran Kansas
In Moran area, farmer discovers the bodies of elderly couple Verden Sloan 72 and his wife near Stark after they were reported missing Tuesday. Both were found on a country road in Allen County about four miles from Moran, near Sloan's mud-struck pickup. Authorities say foul play not yet determined.
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Ad Change is Ordered in Kansas Insurance Case
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell issued a cease and desist order against National Home Life Assurance Co. for misleading Kansas residents through policy form advertising. The firm was fined 2500 dollars and agreed to remove unclear phrases and ensure clear coverage statements, avoiding exaggeration of terms.
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Fire Claims Six Elderly in Kansas City Apartment Blaze
Six elderly widows died in an apartment fire in Kansas City Kansas authorities said a cigarette or matches sparked the blaze. At least five others including a firefighter were treated for smoke inhalation as police questioned two youths. The building housed about 20 elderly tenants and sustained extensive interior damage.
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Probe Ordered in Papers Case Watergate Files
A probe was ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Matt Byrne into a memorandum alleging a Watergate link to burglarizing a psychiatrist's files on Daniel Ellsberg. The memo, addressed to the assistant attorney general, cited E. Howard Hunt Jr and G. Gordon Liddy as alleged burglars and questioned use of any psychiatric files in the Ellsberg case.
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Berlin Border Shootings Draw Western Protest
The three Western allied commanders in Berlin condemned East German border guards for using firearms against escapees. A would be refugee was shot near the Berlin wall, fell into the Spree River. Earlier, at Helmstedt on the West German border, two men were killed when a truck overturned and guards opened fire from an observation tower. The allies urged East Germany to protect innocent lives and curb gunfire.
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Fire crews respond to false alarm on Ousdahl Avenue
Lawrence Fire Department answered a false alarm at 2232 Ousdahl Avenue around 11 a m. Firefighters found no fire on arrival and confirmed the scene clear.
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Concert Planned for Cherry Manor Anniversary
A small ensemble will perform classical and popular pieces for residents and friends at 3 p.m. Sunday to mark Cherry Manor nursing home's first anniversary. Music includes Sam Anderson violin, Margaret Bushong viola, Vernon Branson piano, Luther Gillam flute, Kay Bradt cello, led by activities director Ning Jordan.
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Lawrence Seeks Clean-Up Momentum Next Week
Lawrence organizers launch a multi group spring clean-up with 31 priority areas set by the Chamber of Commerce women’s division. KU students sponsor Whomper Week recycling while East Lawrence Association offers a $50 prize for the most improved house as Boy Scouts and New York School aid the bulk effort.
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Postal Employees Stage a Protest in Topeka
Fifteen letter carriers picketed the Gage Center branch office in Topeka as they protested workloads. Charles Cook, president of Branch 10 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, cited deteriorating service due to inadequate manpower and heavy loads. Postmaster Robert Domme urged use of grievance procedures. Topeka post office employs about 600 workers.
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Salyut 2 Mission Ends After 26 Days in Space
The Soviet orbiting space station Salyut 2 ended its mission today after 26 days in orbit. It appeared crippled and unable to support a crew of cosmonauts, marking the premature conclusion of the project.
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College Students Praised for Help in Flood Effort
St Louis County Police Maj Edwin Wagner praised 60 Kansas State College students from Pittsburg for a 500 mile bus trip to work all night as volunteer sandbaggers along the River des Peres in Lemay. They arrived Thursday and remained on duty through the night before returning home Friday morning.
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Kansans Pay $1.20 For Federal Dollars
New York AP reports a Tax Foundation survey showing 21 states including Kansas and Missouri paid more than $1 in federal taxes per dollar of federal aid in fiscal 1972. Connecticut had the highest burden at $1.58, while Kansans paid $1.20 and Missourians $1.05.
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