Nixon speech fails to sway Lawrence voters on Watergate
In Lawrence six of ten residents told the Journal-World Nixon’s address did not alter their views. Readers criticized the speech while supporters urged continuing investigations and pressed for tapes, with most preferring impeachment unlikely.
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Senate Watergate Committee
America
Barry Goldwater
White House
Justice Department
FBI
John W. Dean III
Nixon Denies Guilt and Appeals to Courts
President Nixon reiterates his innocence in the Watergate scandal and urges the nation to leave the matter to the courts. He notes upcoming appearances at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in New Orleans and a news conference at his San Clemente estate before Labor Day.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
New Orleans
San Clemente
Calif
Butz Announces 55 Million Acre Wheat Allotment for 1974
Secretary Earl L. Butz outlines a 55 million acre wheat allotment for 1974. Officials expect 1.78 billion bushels to meet 1974–75 demand, with potential harvests near 60 million acres if high prices motivate farmers. The paying base supports target price of 2.05 dollars per bushel under the new act.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Glen A. Weir
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Weir
Weather Outlook For Friday Local Showers Possible
Rain and showers swept through the area leaving only 0.01 inch in Lawrence and 0.5 inch in southeast Kansas. Skies clear to partly cloudy as the weekend nears, with a 30 percent chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms Friday. Tonight will be mild with lows in the mid 60s. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy and warm with highs in the upper 80s.
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Lawrence
Kansas
National Weather Service
Douglas County Plans Public Meeting on Countywide Sales Tax
The Douglas County Commission agreed to hold a public meeting after Sept 5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to discuss a countywide sales tax. City officials from Baldwin Lecompton and Eudora attended a dinner meeting with supporters and opponents to discuss the tax prospects and distribution of funds among Lawrence and outlying areas.
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Walter Cragan
Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Baldwin, Lecompton
Eudora
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