Ford criticizes Nixon transcript edits at Illinois speech
Vice President Ford denounced White House edits of Nixon Watergate transcripts and omitted his previous claim they would prove Nixon innocent. He warned of a crisis in confidence caused by corruption and disclosures, while noting student protests and a Tribune call for Nixon's resignation.
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Intrigue at the top told in Maheu-Hughes testimony
In Los Angeles a federal court heard that rival Hughes factions attempted to bug Howard Hughes. Peter Maheu testified that a guard stopped a bribed busboy carrying a bugged tray into Hughes suite as plans to spy on the reclusive magnate surfaced.
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India paralyzed by huge rail strike
A nationwide rail strike shut down trains across Bombay Calcutta and Madras halting factories and commerce. Army and police escorted services in the east while Delhi saw trains run 25 hours late. Union leaders and government officials traded accusations as 1.7 million workers affected.
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Judge questioned on Pentagon Papers trial contacts
U.S. District Judge Matt Byrne faced House impeachment investigators over alleged White House attempts to influence the Pentagon Papers case. The probe ties to 39 charges against Nixon with Byrne noting an FBI director offer from Ehrlichman during the Elisberg Russo trial.
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Trudeau calls July election after government toppled
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau asked Governor General Jules Leger to dissolve Parliament and set a July 8 general election after his minority Liberal government was defeated by a coalition of Conservatives and New Democrats on the budget. Trudeau said he was reluctant but ready for the campaign, noting inflation and parliamentary disruption.
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Brandt denies blackmail rumors after resignation
Willy Brandt sends letters to 950000 Social Democratic members to counter claims of blackmail over private life. He spoke after resigning amid a spy scandal and said security services ignored Guillaume while probing his private life. Bild quotes say investigations alleged multiple liaisons with journalists.
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