Indian diamond cutters toil in secret Arizona plant
In a remote Arizona desert facility run by Harry Winston Inc. Navajo and Papago workers cut and polish rough African diamonds. The 95‑employee operation, supported by security measures, processes over $50,000 in stones weekly and emphasizes training by veteran Steven Valanzuela.
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Nixon Spending Veto Attacked By Solons
Washington AP senators challenge Justice Department view that Nixon has broad power to impound funds. Deputy Atty. Gen. Sneed argues impoundment lawful. Ervin and others dispute, warning of unchecked executive authority and inflation control concerns. Kennedy and Muskie critique administration stance as royal in tone.
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Maine
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National Assembly
BYU Dismisses Watergate Figure Over Honor Code Violation
Brigham Young University graduate student Thomas Gregory a Watergate prosecution witness was dismissed for at least two semesters. The 26 year old from Green Village New Jersey concealed his activities violating the university honor code. University President Dallin Oaks announced the action Tuesday.
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Utah
Brigham Young University
Thomas Gregory
Washington, D.C
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Dallin Oaks
Gregory
J. Eliot Camerion
Green Village
N.J
MALT Takes SALT's Place in Vienna Talks
In Vienna discussions on reducing troops and arms in central Europe shift from MBFR to a proposed MALT framework. The United States, Soviet Union, and 17 allies participate as officials seek a new name for the talks during the SALT IL process. No final agreement on adopting MALT is announced.
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Vienna
Austria
Europe
United States
Soviet Union
Arraignment Set For State Lawyer Frank Grayson
Former District Attorney Frank Grayson faces arraignment on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. A second preliminary hearing was held after a tape recording was played before entry into evidence and the judge overruled defense objections to remand him for arraignment. He is accused of securing a $2,000 loan by pledging a leased car as security.
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Miami
Okla
Frank Grayson
H.P. Walker
Grayson
Authorities launch contest to save leaning Pisa tower
In Pisa Italy authorities opened an international contest on preserving the leaning tower. One plan calls for dismantling reinforcing the sinking base and reerecting the tower at its tilt with the top 14 feet from vertical.
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Pisa
Italy
Butz Challenges Critics On Farming Ecology Debate
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz defended farm and government conservation work against environmental critics. He urged understanding of modern farming tools and regulation under the National Environmental Policy Act to aid cleanup, while warning against zero growth doctrines. An Extension Service specialist noted soybean upside with double dropping, outlining early harvest and frost timing considerations.
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Bank
Butz
Environmental Writers Association
Nixon
Natural Resources
Buzz
United States
Agriculture Department
Buel Lanpher
Extension Service
Jury Gets State Election Material
Absentee ballots and other material from the November 7 Adair County election have been received by a federal grand jury. U.S. Dist. Atty. Richard Pyle declined to comment on the investigation. Records will be held until the March 6 grand jury session. More than 600 absentee ballots were recounted after a close county commission race won by incumbent Wren Worley.
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Muskogee
Okla
Adair
U.S
Africa Mine Fire Kills 24 at West Driefontein
An underground fire at the West Driefontein gold mine in Johannesburg traps about 2,500 workers. At least 24 miners are dead and two are unaccounted for as rescue teams work to isolate the blaze deep beneath the surface, halting production.
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South Africa
West Driefontein
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