Committee seeks Nixon tapes in Watergate probe
Senate committee counsel Dash asks court to compel release of Nixon tape recordings of five conversations with aides. He argues executive privilege cannot shield possible criminal conduct and says disclosure is essential to pass legislation curbing future presidential corruption. The Ervin panel seeks five Nixon conversations amid dispute with the White House over executive privilege.
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Dash
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Nixon
White House
Congress
Samuel Cash
Watergate Committee
U.S
John J. Sirica
Segretti Operatives Aimed To Pick McGovern Nomination
Testimony before the Senate Watergate committee said Donald Segretti’s team sought to ensure George McGovern would win the Democratic nomination in 1972. Martin Kelly testified that plans to disrupt the Florida primary were dropped after the Watergate break‑in and investigations began.
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UPI
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Martin Douglas Kelly
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Segretti
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McGovern
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Watergate Complex
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Edmund S. Muskie
Henry M. Jackson
Hubert H Humphrey
Jackson
Exxon Oil Co. Loses Bid to Halt State Records Demand
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Exxon Oil Co. an injunction against a state Legislative Committee on Public Domain seeking documents on crude oil pricing. Hearing set for Oct. 24. Exxon and six others must produce records by Oct. 8, amid claims of underpricing costing California $200,000 daily. Other firms named include Standard Oil of Calif and Texaco.
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UPI
Exxon Oil Co
Harry L. Hupp
Exxon
Joint Legislative Committee On Public Domain
Sacramento
Standard Oil
Calif
Arco
Union
Shell
Texaco
Mobil
Santa Barbara Oil Hearing Divided Over Exxon Channel Drilling
Environmentalists and business groups packed the Lobero Theatre for day two of the Interior hearing on Exxon’s deep water drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel. Opponents cited risks to tourism and shoreline heritage while supporters urged regulated approval citing oil as a vital resource.
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Santa Barbara
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Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara County
James M. Slater
Santa
Robert Sharp
State
Chamber of Commerce
Earle E. Sweetland
Lompoc Valley
Air Force
Hugh Young
Exxon
Weingand
Gaviota
Hondo
Developer testifies in Agnew grand jury probe
Millionaire land developer Joel Kline testified before a federal grand jury in Baltimore for 45 minutes amid a probe into kickback charges against Vice President Spiro Agnew. Kline, 34, of Chevy Chase, said to have served as a conduit for up to $100,000, answered all questions with counsel Stephen Sachs present. The session concerned Agnew’s alleged payments from state contractors during his time as Baltimore County executive and Maryland governor. Voter registration for the November 6 ballot runs to Sunday. residents must register or update at county offices or libraries to participate.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Joel Kline
Chevy Chase
Stephen Sachs
Agnew
Baltimore County
Maryland
Sachs
Kline
Washington Star-News
Nixon
Nixon Plans Key Biscayne Weekend Trip After Cabinet Meeting
President Nixon will fly to Key Biscayne, Florida for a long weekend of rest and work on his legislative program. He met with his Cabinet in an open agenda session with Vice President Agnew and Attorney General Richardson present amid ongoing discussion of news leaks and the Maryland kickback inquiry.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Spiro T. Agnew
Elliot L. Richardson
Agnew
Justice Department
Richardson
Elks End Whites Only Policy After National Vote
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks voted 4 to 1 to drop the whites only clause ending racial exclusion across about 2,100 lodges nationwide. National results show 1,184,675 in favor and 309,276 against with Grand Exalted Ruler Robert A. Yothers noting the shift allows focus on charitable works. The Elks claim 2,182 lodges and over 1.5 million members across all states and territories. Small crowds attend back to school events.
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Seattle
the Elks
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