Haldeman Refutes Dean On Nixon Talks In Watergate Hearings
Haldeman testifies that Nixon tapes show John W. Dean III was inaccurate about discussions of a Watergate cover up with the President. Senate chair Ervin terms the presented tape evidence counterfeit though admitted as best available. Haldeman admits limited recall and a tight White House operation during two controversial meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
H. R. Haldeman
Nixon
John W. Dean III
S. J. Ervin Jr
Haldeman
Dean
Sen. Ervin
D-N.c
John N
Mitchell
White House
California
J. Fred Buzhardt
Lowell P. Weicker
R-Conn
United States of America
Weicker
Howard H. Baker Jr
Rtenn
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Skylab 2 crew reports progress after motion sickness delay
The Skylab 2 astronauts Alan Bean and Owen Garriott report improvement after four days of space sickness. Jack Lousma says he feels better though not at full speed. A spacewalk is delayed to Saturday as the crew rest and continue medical tests and experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPI
Alan L. Bean
Owen K. Garriott
Level
Jack R. Lousma
Lousma
Donald Puddy
Insect Threat to Valley Lettuce Crop Emerges
A winged European Lettuce Root Aphid threatens Lompoc Valley lettuce. The pest feeds on iceberg lettuce roots and overwinters in Lombardy Poplar bark and stems. Experts say the insect is returning stronger, with limited chemical control once in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve LA Rue
Lompoc Valley
Lombardy
Jim Coburn
Coastal Agricultural Chemical Co
Coburn
State relies on 1969 fund in bypass court battle
In a Lompoc case over a 5.5 mile Highway 1 bypass environmental objections loom as the state defends a 1969 right of way fund of 200000. Judge Marion A. Smith hears testimony on fund use and deadlines for awarding a contract by August 7 amid objections from PLUS and Preserve Lompoc.
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California Highway Commission
Superior Court
Marion A. Smith
Ralph Lejonhad
Highway Commission
Norval Fairman
Lejon
State Commission
Annetta Crossman
PLUS
Smith
Fairman
Laird defends Cambodia bombing and reports mix up
Melvin R. Laird defended secret bombing of neutral Cambodia in 1969 and 1970 as essential to save American lives, saying Nixon authorized actions and the raids reduced casualties and aided withdrawal. He blamed a Pentagon error for doctored reports to Congress.
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Washington
UPI
Melvin R. Laird
Cambodia
Pentagon
Congress
Laird
Defense
Nixon
U.S
Hearing on making county board full time with pay
The board authorized an Aug 27 public hearing to decide if the five supervisor positions should become full time and how much to pay. Members favor a higher salary but debate a cap and required qualifications, with a report due from Administrative Officer Johnson comparing salaries and benefits in eight nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Praul
Board of Supervisors
Frank J. Frost
UC Santa Barbara
Raymond D. Johnson
Fresno
Monterey
Kern
Riverside
Orange
San Luis Obispo
Ventura
San Bernardino
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Tan Son Nkhut Air Base
Lompoc
Pier Gherini
Fair Employment Practices Commission
City Hall
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