Congress to reconvene amid Watergate shadows and budget fights
Congress returns from a month long break facing Watergate fallout and lingering battles over impoundment defense spending and tax reform. Leaders aim to finish the first session by October but long delays may push into December with hearings on Kissinger’s nomination and the Watergate inquiry planned.
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Troop withdrawal from Taiwan announced by Pacific commander
Admiral Noel Gaylor announced the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing, about 3000 personnel, will relocate from Taiwan to U S bases over months. The pullout, begun mid August, follows Nixon China visit pledges as tensions ease, with one squadron already moved to Little Rock Arkansas. The unit operated C130s aiding Vietnam supply missions.
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Arson suspect in hotel tragedy
Copenhagen authorities report a convict on temporary leave is the arson suspect in a deadly hotel fire at the Hafnia. Dozens of tourists died including 20 Americans as the 19th century building was warned unsafe with no alarms or sprinklers. Nielsen denied charges and a team tried to rescue guests on upper floors.
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Agnew Probe Heard In Washington and Maryland
A federal grand jury in Maryland will hear evidence against Vice President Spiro T. Agnew this week amid reports by Newsweek that Justice Department decision making has occurred. White House aides and former Agnew aides are cited, with ties to state contracts and extensive political financing.
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Trains resume in Canada as most workers return
Railway workers in Canada’s western provinces largely defied a back to work order, with trains operating again except in British Columbia where nonoperating workers stayed away. Vancouver officials said clerks and ticket sellers would not return until at least 12:01 am Tuesday PDT, after the government deadline.
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