White House aides files removed for Watergate probe
FBI agents moved bulky private files from Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean to a central White House location for review amid Watergate investigations. The Times reports prosecutions may indict Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell, with ties to a cover up plan after the June 17 bugging. Nixon reorganizes staff with Agnew toward domestic council.
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UPI
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John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
FBI
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Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Senate
Mitchell
the Times
Dean
Ehrlich
Lompoc Budget Aide Sees No Tax Rate Hike For 1973 74
City Council reviews preliminary 1973 74 budget showing about 2 398 million general fund spending up 8.05 percent and a 1 68 total tax rate. City Administrator Gene Wahlers cites state retirement cost increases and inflation as key drivers while eviction woes for 45 mobile home families prompt city actions.
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City of
Lompoc
Gene Wahlers
Lompoc Council Delays Electric Hike Pending Budget Study
Lompoc City Council deferred a proposed monthly electric rate increase while studying budget questions tied to a potential PG and E wholesale rate hike. Discussions covered billing computer issues, alternative rate rises from 7.9 to 12.3 percent, and possible electric fund transfers and substation needs.
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Lompoc
Pacific Gas and Electric
Gene Wahlers
PG and E
Federal Power Commission
George Cotsenmeyer
Bank of America
Arthur Scott
Marvin Loney
Cotsenmeyer
Sol Lefkowitz
Scott
Wahlers
Loney
Nixon to toughen wage price program for inflation fight
President Nixon plans to tighten elements of the wage and price stabilization program. Big companies may require prior approval for price hikes above 1.5 percent and Rollback orders could apply to increases exceeding costs. Announcement expected after White House talks with advisers and industry leaders.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Congress
Amoco Announces Gas Rationing Across 31 000 Stations
United Press International reports a gas crisis deepening with higher prices and dwindling supplies. Amoco Oil Co. will ration fuel at its 31 000 retail stations while Cities Service raises prices across the board. Texaco warns of industry wide shortages this summer. Kerr McGee cuts self service pumps in Oklahoma City area and raises prices as signs are removed.
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United Press International
Amoco Oil Co
Cities Service Oil Co
Texaco
Kerr-McGee
Oklahoma City
Connally switches parties amid Watergate turmoil
John B. Connally, 56, a former Treasury secretary and Texas governor, defects from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party citing liberal shifts. He says he has not discussed his switch with President Nixon or Watergate with him, and he does not confirm a 1976 presidential bid.
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UPI
John B. Connally
Connally
Treasury
Texas
Nixon
White House
Democratic Party
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate fights over independent Watergate prosecutor
Congress moves to urge President Nixon to appoint an outside special prosecutor for Watergate. The Senate passed the nonbinding sense resolution by voice vote, later prompting protests from Nixon loyalists who sought its reconsideration.
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UPI
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Nixon
United States
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Aiken
Norm H. Cotton
R-N.h
Elliot L. Richardson
Justice Department
Percy
House
John B. Andrews
Ill
U.S
Earl J. Silbert
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Adolphus Ward
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Roy L. Ash
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