Judge moves to compel Nixon evidence compliance
A federal judge set to issue orders forcing President Nixon to comply with a subpoena for White House files tied to John Ehrlichman. The House Judiciary Committee weighed conflicting evidence on Nixon's role in the Watergate cover up and Ellsberg case as Sirica planned Sept. 9 trials for Ehrlichman Haldeman and Mitchell.
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Hughes witness in hatchet attack shocks Los Angeles
Gordon S. Judd, 44, a key witness in a libel suit involving Howard Hughes, was attacked with a hatchet in Hollywood and left in serious condition. Police say the assault appeared unprovoked and robbery was ruled out. Judd previously testified that he delivered a locked briefcase to Maheu, detailing a $25,000 cash donation to Hubert Humphrey in 1968.
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Nixon Tapes Urge Stonewall Plead Fifth Amendment
Los Angeles Times reports a 1973 White House tape captures President Nixon telling John Mitchell to stonewall and plead the Fifth as the Watergate cover up unfolds. The memo suggests the president sought to have John Dean prepare a general written report to justify inaction.
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Udall Blames Impeachment Politics for Land Bill Defeat
Representative Morris Udall charges President Nixon used impeachment politics to win conservative votes and defeat a national land use planning bill. Arizona Republican Sam Steiger counters that White House opposition stemmed from federal policy aims, not impeachment.
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Five-year-old girl rescued as New York siege ends
In Queens Jamaica a 5-year-old girl Averill was freed from a 31 hour hostage crisis after a police officer lured her with a lollipop. The girl's stepfather Fred Kinsler was found dead from gunshots and suspect Floyd Steele was captured after firing through the door and holding the child at gunpoint. Police described a tense siege with no further gunfire and the mother Peggy Kinsler escaping by rope from sheets.
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Contracts awarded for Alaska pipeline construction
Alyeska Pipeline Co. awards five joint venture contracts totaling 795 miles for the trans Alaska oil pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Firms include AACT Constructors 223 miles Associated Green 127 Morrison Knudsen River 145 Perini Arctic Associates 149 and H C Price 152. Contracts emphasize Alaska native and subcontractor participation as prep work begins.
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Largest desalting plant approved near Yuma Arizona
The House approved a 116.5 million build to create the world’s largest desalting plant near Yuma Arizona by a 403 to 8 vote. The measure, requested by President Nixon, aims to satisfy Mexican complaints that Colorado River water is too salty for use and moves to the Senate.
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