Supreme Court allows Kent State damage suits
The Supreme Court, in an 8-0 ruling written by Chief Justice Burger, reinstated two federal damage suits by families of Kent State victims against Ohio officials and National Guardsmen, allowing claims under the Civil Rights Act of 1871 while leaving merits for later trial. Justice Douglas did not participate.
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James Rhodes
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Robert White
Ehrlichman Disenchanted With Nixon and Tape Revelations
Los Angeles reports John Ehrlichman is disenchanted with President Nixon and believes Nixon’s effectiveness has ended. He is angry Haldeman did not reveal tape recordings of White House conversations and may be ready to strike a deal with Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Ehrlichman reportedly resigned last year awaiting a full admission of Watergate knowledge.
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Leon Jaworski
Simon chosen for Treasury post by President Nixon
President Nixon nominated William E. Simon to succeed George P. Shultz as Treasury secretary. Simon, 46, is a former Wall Street banker and current federal energy chief, set to replace Shultz who will resign in May. Shultz is the last original 1969 Nixon cabinet member.
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Atlanta
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Salomon Brothers
Soviet deepen Middle East role amid Golan clash
Western diplomats warn Kissinger efforts face new strains as Moscow ties to Damascus grow. A Soviet-Syrian communique signals broader disengagement talks linked to a general settlement, while Egypt and Syria harden positions on the Golan Heights.
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Beirut
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Kremlin
Golan Heights
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Henry A. Kissinger
Middle East
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Syria
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Kissinger
U.N
Hafez Assad
Damascus
Moscow
UPI
Gordon F. Joseloff
Washington
K.C. Thaler
Russia
Stans Testifies as Final Witness in Mitchell-Stans Trial
Maurice H. Stans, 66, former Commerce Secretary and Nixon fund raiser, testifies as the final big witness. He cites 31 major donors and notes Vesco as the largest cash contributor in the case accusing him and Mitchell of lying to a grand jury. The trial moves toward jury deliberation next week.
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New York
UPI
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Robert L. Vesco
Stans
Nixon
Walter J. Bonner
Federal Court
Vesco
John N. Mitchell
Grand Jury
Harding
Legislature Backs Education Aid and Privacy Measures
Day in Sacramento reports a $300 000 state scholarship expenditure to unlock $9 million in federal aid for students. Bills pass or move through committees on topics from lie detector bans to sex discrimination in insurance and broadcasting legislative sessions.
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United Press International
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San Francisco
Alquist
San Jose
Petris
Doakland
Highway Patrol
Exeter
Criminal Justice
Burton
Moretti
van Nuys
Chacon
San Diego
Reagan urges study of ransom prohibition amid Hearst case
Governor Reagan said a law banning payment of ransom to kidnapers should be studied to remove any incentive for kidnapping. He noted the Hearst case and urged serious consideration without committing to a fixed view. He also criticized romanticized views of the kidnappers as revolutionaries. Mayor Beame launched Operation Armtwist to push NYC sales tax rise from 7 to 8 percent.
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Patricia Hearst
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Symbionese Liberation Army
New York
Abraham Beame
New York City
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