Jury acquits Mitchell and Stans in historic verdict
After 40 days of trial and layered testimony the jury found John Mitchell and Maurice Stans not guilty on all nine counts each. They doubted key government witnesses and cited reasonable doubt, marking a historic end to a high profile case in U. S. politics.
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UPI
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Harry L. Sears
New Jersey
Wesco
White House
John W. Dean 3Rd
Largest West Coast crude shipment reaches U S shores
Standard Oil of California prepared to receive the largest West Coast crude delivery and first Saudi oil since the boycott ended. A 1.57 million barrel, 1,068 foot tanker will offload at sea near San Clemente Island to two smaller vessels. Oil to be refined at El Segundo and Richmond. Absorbent spill precautions to be used.
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UPI
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West Coast
United States
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Coast Guard
E. Hornsby Wassom
Standard Oil
Standard
el Segundo
Richmond
David Appleton
Zebra killings push SF police to expand manhunt
In San Francisco, 14 days into the Zebra case the largest manhunt in city history continues. Mayor Alioto returns to city duties amid talk of a major announcement as hundreds of officers patrol streets and a court-ordered limit on stops reduces scrutiny.
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UPI
Joseph P. Alioto
Donald Scott
U.S
Alfonso J. Zirpoli
American motorists speed up as spring travel returns
American motorists, urged by more gasoline supplies, are traveling more and faster. Michigan State Police Trooper Door Wilts on Interstate 75 notes ticket sales doubling over normal this weekend as oil industry and federal energy officials fear the easing of gasoline...
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United Press International
Michigan
Door Wilts
Interstate 75
Severe weather hits Midwest and South with injuries in Iowa
A tornado ripped through a trailer court in West Branch Iowa injuring 11 people with one hospitalized. Tornadoes also touched Goldsmith and Wellington Texas. Other regions saw showers and clear skies while fuel shortages and pump prices prompted caution from industry groups.
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Four Santa Barbara men killed in Oregon plane crash
Four men from Santa Barbara California were killed when their light plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Gold Beach Oregon. The Curry County sheriff identified the victims as Richard Warren Stevens Daniel Edward Van Fossen Don A Wirths and Alvin Lee Hummel with Hummel believed to be the pilot. The crash occurred around 1256 p m on Wedderburn Hill across the Rogue River as the men were believed to be fishing the Rogue River.
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UPI
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Rogue River
Oregon
Auto makers face profits drop with potential price hikes
Detroit reports show General Motors profits down eight percent in Q1 with GM signaling 1975 model price increases of 130 to 155 dollars to offset catalytic converter costs. Chrysler and Ford due to release results as industry braces for further price actions amid rising costs and planned production boosts.
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UPI
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
Richard C. Gerstenberg
Edward N. Cole
U.S
South Gate
Calif
Supreme Court limits prison mail censorship in California case
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that prison mail may be censored only to further a substantial governmental interest and not to suppress unwelcome opinions. The decision also found California erred in blocking attorney client interviews when security was not threatened.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
California
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Powell
Senate May Try Controls Despite Expiring Dues
Washington UPI reports Nixon administration economic controls end at midnight Tuesday while the Senate plans a bid to salvage limited wage price restraints. A rider to an appropriations bill could pass but faces a hostile House. Standby controls have limited backing as Senate leaders weigh prospects amid widespread public skepticism.
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UPI
Nixon
Senate
House
Sen
Edmund S. Nuskie
Maine
Mike
Jets clash in Middle East air battle amid Kissinger visit
Syrian and Israeli jets traded blows over Mt Hermon spilling into Lebanese air space. Syria claims two MIGs downed and missiles hit an Israeli Phantom. Israel says four Syrian MIGs shot down and no Israeli losses. Hostilities persist ahead of Kissinger’s visit as regional tensions rise.
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Israel
Henry A. Kissinger
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