Agnew Resigns as Vice President and Tax Case Plea
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned amid a federal plea of no contest to a single tax evasion count. Judge Walter E. Hoffman imposed a $10,000 fine and three years probation. The same day Israel said its jets attacked Damascus and other Syrian targets as regional fighting escalated.
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Court Backs Price Ceiling On Gasoline
The Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals upheld Phase 4 retail gasoline price controls and overturned a lower court injunction. The National Congress of Petroleum Retailers challenged the Cost of Living Council, which argued rigid controls are needed due to rising prices and inflation. Judge Van Oosterhout said administrative remedies cover unfair outcomes and noted the Sept. 28 upward revision to ceilings supports relief for inequities.
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Soviet Airlift Expands to Supply Syria and Egypt
U S officials report the Soviet Union has begun a large airlift delivering very large tonnages of military equipment to airports in Egypt and Syria using their biggest transport planes. No evidence shows replacement of downed Syrian or Egyptian fighters.
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UN Security Council adjourns Arab-Israeli debate
The United Nations Security Council ended its debate on the Arab-Israeli war indefinitely amid no cease-fire agreement. The session featured a boycott by the Soviet Union and sharp exchanges with Israel and Egypt reporting air raids on Cairo and claims of pilots attacking civilians.
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Newsmen challenge Agnew probe subpoenas in federal court
A group of news organizations and reporters fight subpoenas tied to Spiro Agnew’s bribery and extortion inquiry. They seek to quash orders and press to attend questioning of Justice Department officials about leaks. Hoffman set a hearing for the afternoon.
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Meters Readings Scrutinized as City Seeks Water Revenue
City officials defend meter readers while acknowledging mistakes in monthly reads. Water sales are main revenue, targeting 22 million this year from 21 000 meters. Four readers audit meters monthly, yet residents claim meters go unread and bills arrive.
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Tornadoes Touch Down In State Cause Light Damage
At least five tornadoes ripped through western Oklahoma this morning affecting 17 counties including Sayre Elk City and Leedey. Power lines downed homes barns damaged with no injuries reported as tornado watch extended to 3 p.m.
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Medical school costs vary widely says new survey
AAMC reports yearly costs for medical education range from 16 000 to 26 000 dollars per student with four year totals from 64 000 to 104 000. Twelve selected schools were surveyed with unidentified institutions representing private and public sectors. Federal funds and student tuition cover only about 3 900 dollars annually, leaving the rest to other sources.
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