Nixon Faces Push for Full Watergate Disclosure
The White House faces renewed calls for full public disclosures on Watergate tapes, the plumbers group, the ITT antitrust case, milk producers’ political contributions, and Nixon’s finances. Melvin Laird hinted disclosures on ITT and milk issues, while Watergate tapes remain contested. The appellate court ordered Sirica to reconsider denial of Senate access to White House tapes as Congress broadens subpoenas.
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ITT
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Watergate Committee
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U.S
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John W. Dean
Court frees Hunt Barker on appeal in high profile case
The judge ordered release for Hunt and Barker pending appeal. Sirica had previously sentenced McCord to one to five years after conviction by jury. Liddy remains serving multiple terms for contempt and conspiracy while the others Martinez Sturgis and Gonzalez are in Custody at Pensacola camp. Barker and Hunt plan to return to Florida and Potomac Maryland respectively as delays for transport and paperwork unfold.
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Miami
Damel
Florida
Turkey Imposes Life Terms in Drug Case for U S Citizens
The Turkish court sentenced four Americans to life imprisonment on drug smuggling charges, with others acquitted. Sentences drew shock as families grappled with the verdict, while defendants argued constitutionally flawed investigations and potential government overreach influenced their pleas. Telegraphic dispatch notes appeals and ongoing legal battles.
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Worcester
Mass
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San Franvelico
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Dee
Aie Miarsaret Enele
Pauls Gibsen
Washington
Pan Gibson
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Hubbard
Derby scandal sparks odd mechanical mishap tale
In a puzzling report from a Colorado court, a nonejudicial settlement orders Lanse to pay S000 to a Boulder bays club while restricting participation in events for two years, amid a garbled description of a derby and legal actions involving multiple names and places.
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Boulder
City Company Robbed by Armed Gunmen in Parked Interview Scene
Gunmen robbed a city company while customers and staff were present. Police described two suspects, one slender around 28 with a red ski mask and a pistol, the other huskier and about five inches shorter. They ordered everyone to the rear, struck a worker, and demanded a loan before fleeing. losses were small as the firm kept little cash on hand. Officers circulated descriptions and searched for the pair.
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Arden
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Keathy
Allocation Plan Sketches Oil Ration Rules Amid Shortage
The Nixon administration outlines mandatory allocation rules to curb oil scarcity. Bulk and essential users get priority, service stations face shortages, and individual drivers may see lines or coupon rationing. heating oil also faces strict limits with penalties for cheating. The piece notes possible nationwide gas rationing if shortages worsen.
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William BE. Simon
Nixon Signs Major Manpower Bill Shifting Programs to States
President Nixon signed a sweeping manpower bill transferring $1.65 billion in federally funded programs to state and local governments. He called it a move to end the patchwork system and place decision making at the local level while retaining federal oversight. The action aims to ease unemployment amid the energy crisis and current disruptions.
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Venezuela oil price rise listed in late 20th century report
The article notes U S and foreign firms passing price increases to consumers as Venezuela raises crude to 13.07 and refined oil to 14.93 per barrel as of January 4. It mentions exports of 1.7 million barrels daily to the United States and OPEC discussions shaping the new prices amid rising per barrel shares.
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V-nation ‘Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Briscoe Daughter to Wed Tonight in Mansion Rose Garden
Janey Briscoe, daughter of Gov Dolph Briscoe, will marry Edward Gibson Vaughn in a candlelight ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden of the Texas governor’s mansion. Up to 1,500 guests are expected, with a white tent and canopy prepared for possible weather changes.
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UPI
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Edward Gibson Vaughn
Hillsboro
Tex
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Robert Conrad Ammann II
Rose Garden
Miss Connally
Standby gasoline plan faces youth driver concerns
Energy subcommittee member Simon is urged to revise the standby gasoline rationing plan to include licensed drivers under 18. Howard warns the measure would leave young workers jobless and unfair to underage workers who are employed. Acting Attorney General Robert H. Bork orders 54 U.S. attorneys to pursue court action against excessive New Year holiday gasoline pricing following Christmas gouging reports. The Federal Power Commission approves Mascovas LNG Inc to import gas from Algeria over 12 years amid a national energy emergency.
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Simon
Howard
Robert H. Bork
U.S
Federal Power Commission
Mascovas Lng, Inc
Newark
iNul
Algeria
Prominent German Kidnapped in Ulster Case Shocks Belfast
A German businessman Niedermeyer was abducted in Glengoland Gardens Belfast by two men, with his wife hospitalized and daughters Renate 16 and Gabrielle 12 present. The case follows signals of IRA threats and possible ransom motives tied to foreign investment. Security forces monitor potential contacts as authorities note kidnappings by Argentine and Uruguayan groups have been profitable for years. Niedermeyer, long a key industrial figure, led Grundig’s Northern Ireland plant and recently announced a new 1500 job project in Newry near the border.
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Northern Ireland
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Irish Republic
Slim
Glengoland Gardens
Renate
Gabrielle
Homeowner Captures prowler After Gun Confrontation
A homeowner grabbed his gun and ran outside to capture a prowler. The resident’s sister says the prowler begged not to be shot and promised to stay away if freed. Police declined to publish the intruder’s account and warned the family not to speak to reporters. Deputy Chief Clark says officers believed the confrontation risked fatal harm to the complainant, who turned out to be the man killed.
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Hardin
Dust Storms Continue From Page One Across Region
A storm system brings cooler air statewide while a winter storm lashes the Rockies. Utah reports near blizzards and heavy snows in Colorado passes. Sault Lake City sees over two feet of snowfall with Steamboat Springs at 30 inches. Flooding in Schenectady forces more than 30 families from homes.
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Steamboat Springs
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Schenectady
Nly
Airlines announce massive furloughs amid fuel shortage
American Airlines in New York said 2300 ground workers were furloughed raising total to 3100 since Nov 1. TWA scheduled 2900 more layoffs across its system bringing to 3750. Pan American plans to cut 1000 cabin attendants and 175 managers next month. Eastern had cut 13760 earlier. United plans 300 pilots and 650 flight attendants furloughs next month. Government eased jet fuel allocations to 95 percent of the 1972 quota.
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Kansas City
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U.S
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