31 May 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1974
Page
1
Israel and Syria signed a formal agreement to separate their forces on the Golan Heights. A Syrian spokesman announced a cease-fire went into effect at 7:30 am EDT, 45 minutes after the Geneva ceremony.
The Supreme Court weighs Jaworski's subpoena for 64 presidential conversations amid Nixon's refusal to release more tapes. Senate Watergate probes claim Nixon knew of a $2 million milk producers pledge. Connally linked to $15,000 in milk cooperative funds. Hart extends grand jury. Mansfield urges swift action to avoid delays.
Judiciary panel subpoenas fourth tape batch with one Republican dissent and sends Nixon a letter noting impeachment risk if refused. Nixon cites executive privilege to shield grand jury materials involving Maurice H. Stans. Ellsberg case judge Gesell hears Nixon may deny national security evidence requests, potentially dropping charges.
Senate Watergate probers conclude President Nixon, aware milk producers pledged 2 million to his re election, ignored agricultural experts and ordered higher milk price supports. Draft report cites substantial links between contributions and policy, while tapes and documents remain unavailable for full proof.
President Nixon says protecting national security overrides providing subpoenaed evidence for Charles Colson and John Ehrlichman in the Ellsberg break in case. He withholds documents, risking dismissal of indictments, while urging the court to respect his constitutional duties. Justice Gesell plans a hearing as Jaworski awaits response.
Unofficial eight percent salary boost for County Employees Association faces doubt after county bargainers reportedly approved a ten percent raise for deputy sheriffs the same day. Mediation for the County Fire Fighters Association dispute set to begin next Thursday as firemen press for over ten percent and longer hours cut. County negotiators push to finish wage contracts for the 1974-75 fiscal year amid mounting tensions.
President Nixon’s summit trip to the Soviet Union is scheduled to begin June 27 with a weeklong stay including Moscow meetings with Brezhnev and a tour of the Black Sea region. The plan excludes a pre-visit by Henry Kissinger.
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