Dean Holds To Account Of Watergate Cover-Up
Former White House lawyer John Dean testifies about the Watergate cover up and Nixon's possible involvement. He recalls discussions on wiretapping and illicit actions, mentions Haldeman Ehrlichman and others, and says he should have stopped the plans earlier. He says he went to prosecutors on April 2 after seeking immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Dean
Flihman
Talmadge
Nixon
White House
Fred Thompson
Committee
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Thompson
Democratic
Haldeman
John Dean
Gordon Strachan
Cash
Senate
Daniel Elisberg
Dash
Atty
John N. Mitchell
U S Cuts Pesticide Controls On Workers
Federal rules protecting farm workers from pesticides were watered down after pressure from Congress and farmers. The revised emergency standards now cover 12 of 21 chemicals and shorten reentry times, with July 13 effective date.
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Washington
Congress
Labor Department
Stender
Federal Register
Associated Press
Florida Peach Growers Association
William Mizell
R-N.c
House
Gerald Ford
R-Mich
Nixon
Peter J. Brennan
Brennan
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Notice of drilling unit hearing in Comanche County
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission publishes a notice and order for G M Wicker to establish drilling and spacing units for natural gas and condensate in Comanche County. Units cover specific sections in Township 4 North Range 1 West and adjacent areas. Hearing set before a Trial Examiner on July 10, 1973 at 9:00 AM in Oklahoma City.
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Lawton
Corporation Commission OF the
State OF Oklahoma
G. M. Wicker
Comanche County
Oklahoma
Atoka
Morrow, Springer, Sycamore
Hunton
Sylvan
Viola
Simpson
State of
Corporation Commission
Jim Thorpe
Oklahoma City
W. E. Robertson
Okichoma City
Okichome
Corporation Commission OF Oklahoma
Cheries
Cathedrals Take Time Across Historic Constructions
The article notes St Peter’s in Rome took 120 years to build, while Notre Dame in Paris required 72 years and Chartres 64. Salisbury Cathedral in England was completed in 38 years, illustrating varying construction durations.
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St. Peter’s Cathedral
Rome
Notre Dame
Paris
Chartres
Salisbury Cathedral
England
Chinese Pug Dog Origin and Notable History
The Pug likely originated in China among short faced dogs with curled tails. It gained popularity in Holland and England through traders and nobility, later aided by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Weighing 14 to 18 pounds, it has a short wrinkled nose, a curled tail, smooth coat, and is an amiable, low grooming toy dog suitable for homes.
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China
Willoughby
England
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Ellsworth City Council Approves Flood Area Air Survey
Ellsworth council approves an air survey of flood area within 22 weeks per firm. The meeting also backs mobile home anchoring, relocates Second Street water lines with 15 600 bid package, seeks bids for backhoes and trailers, approves sewer right of way plans, accepts Kingsbriar Addition bond, and fills boards and panels. Council discusses drainage after heavy rains and notes fire chief Harris Hancock retirement. A ward 7 member jokes about a snow cone truck on a child’s street.
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Second Street
Kingsbriar
Max Siebold
Harris Hancock
Willie Hopkins
Ward 7
Tax Burden Comparisons Across Nations
In the United States 27.9 percent of GNP goes to taxes. Sweden taxes 43 percent, the Netherlands 39.7 percent, while Japan imposes 19.4 percent.
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United States
Soviet Cosmonaut Boosts Space Cooperation Outlook
Moscow reports from Maj. Gen. Vladimir A. Shatalov claim the Soviet space program runs smoothly with a July 1975 Apollo Soyuz joint flight planned. Western observers note recent space mishaps including Salyut 2 loss, Cosmos 554, Cosmos 557 destruction, and a Proton rocket failure, while officials insist no issues threaten cooperation.
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Moscow
Russia
Vladimir A. Shatalov
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
Shatalov
Salyut 2
America
Salyut
David Scott
Pacific
Siberia
Earth
Government eyes export limits to curb price freeze effects
McLane notes price controls of goods may pass costs through. Dunlop says study to limit tax benefits to exporters of certain U S products in short supply. Butz forecasts meat and poultry shortages and urges stand by authority to curb exports. Officials warn of rationing risk within a year and possible easing of broiler chicken freeze.
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McLane
Dunlop
U.S
Earl L. Butz
United States
Butz
Senate Banking Committee
Nixon
Upward, Ever Upward in Federal Tax Burden
Americans will pay an average of 1179 dollars in federal taxes for fiscal 1973, up 101 dollars from 1972 and more than double the 582 dollars recorded ten years earlier.
Charges justify courts martial in POW case
Stockdale levels mutiny charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Wilber, 43, executive officer of a carrier squadron, was shot down June 16, 1968, and plans to retire after 25 years in the Navy. Miller, 41, downed October 13, 1967, is a Marine Corps veteran of 28 years with five sons. Stockdale accuses Wilber and Miller of conspiracy and misconduct as prisoners seeking to incite insubordination among POWs.
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Stockdale
Wilber
Navy
Miller
North Vietnam
Marine Corps
Appeals Court Stays Ozark Case Ruling on Picket Lines
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed a lower court order requiring Ozark Air Lines pilots to cross picket lines. Judge Meredith had urged a Systems Adjustment Board review on whether contract ties let pilots honor a sister union strike. A hearing is set for Thursday in Colorado Springs.
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James H. Meredith
US. District Court
8Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Meredith
Colorado Springs
Colo
8Th Circuit
Pilots Association
Charles Ehlert
Ozark
Missouri
Illinois
Systems Adjustment Board
St. Louis
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Asst
Labor
John H. Stender
Council OK
Air Survey
Ellsworth
Sheridan
Ozark Air Lines
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Constitution & Press
Southwest
Lawton Evening Constitution
Constitution
Scotts
P.O
Rock Island
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