Agnew Probe Continues With Grand Jury Actions
A Maryland special grand jury resumes an inquiry into an alleged bribery and kickback scheme involving Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. Two longtime associates are among first witnesses as the Justice Department confirms a private Aug 6 meeting between Attorney General Richardson and Agnew to discuss the probe.
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Nixon rejects court ruling on White House tapes
President Nixon defends confidentiality of the presidency and opposes turning over Watergate tapes, arguing court orders would set a dangerous precedent and curb future presidents. Cox contends the court should decide privilege, subpoena demands for the tapes.
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Nixon
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Magruder Delays Court Appearance in Watergate Case
Jeb Stuart Magruder postponed his federal court appearance where he was set to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in the Watergate cover up. He had testified to cooperating with prosecutors in exchange for a guilty plea. Frederick LaRue had already pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct justice on June 27.
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Fire causes eight thousand dollars in damage at Mass street home
Firefighters estimate eight thousand dollars in total damage from a blaze that started on the back porch of the Lawrence home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Barnes at 3 33 a.m. The fire damaged the porch kitchen and a downstairs bedroom where boys Kevin nine Randy eight slept. No injuries reported. The house owned by the First Nazarene Church.
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Hijacked Libyan Plane Forced to Land in Israel
A Libyan Liberty jetliner with 120 people on board was hijacked over the Mediterranean and diverted to Lod airport near Tel Aviv. The Boeing 707, operated by Middle East Airlines, carried 110 passengers and 10 crew. two Israeli fighters escorted the landing. The hijackers, unnamed by nationality, boarded in Libya.
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Oil Phase IV Regulations Not Ready Yet
Washington AP report says Phase 4 rules for the oil industry are incomplete and the oil price freeze may be extended a second time. Cost of Living Council sources note the extension until Aug 19 because regulations were not ready last week. A spokesman said it is virtually certain the regs won’t be ready today, with doubts about a Friday release. Even if ready Friday, refiners and retailers have less than three days to prepare before the freeze lifts Monday.
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KU Receives Local Food Purchase Permission
Kansas University gains temporary authority to buy food from local merchants outside standard channels after six state colleges failed to secure monthly bids. The housing director expects a quick fix within one or two weeks as negotiations and potential open-market bids proceed.
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Henry Knouff
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Kansas reacts to Nixon address doubts on truth and trust
Kansas politicians react to President Nixon's nationwide address on Watergate. Governor Docking says Americans must decide if they believe Nixon, while GOP and Democratic leaders in Kansas cast varying verdicts on credibility, tapes, and public confidence.
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Nixon Concedes Watergate Erodes Foreign Policy Confidence
Washington AP report notes President Nixon admits Watergate saps confidence in U S foreign policy both at home and abroad. He pledges to press ahead with talks to limit nuclear weapons and cut troop levels in Europe while Kissinger urges maintaining international responsibilities. European unity falters amid the scandal.
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Yearbook Signing at Lawrence High School
A yearbook signing party is scheduled for 7 30 p m Friday in the Lawrence High School cafeteria. Open to students who attended last year. Max Rife LHS division principal said the 1972 73 yearbooks are due Friday afternoon and will be distributed that evening.
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One Teen Killed One Hurt In K-16 Motorcycle Crash
A 16 year old, Stanley H. Smith Jr., was killed and 15 year old Michael T. Robbins was hospitalized with multiple fractures after a collision on K-16 near Oskaloosa. Car driver Robert S. Braksick sustained minor injuries. Funeral services for Smith are scheduled at the Ozawkie United Methodist Church.
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