Indicted ex-aide in Florida smear letter case
A federal grand jury in Orlando indicted Donald H. Segretti and an accomplice for distributing phony smear letters that claimed sexual misconduct by Muskie. The letters, mailed to Florida voters three days before the Democratic primary, did not reveal authorship. The case is tied to the broader Watergate scandal and political sabotage claims.
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Watergate letters and Ehrlichman reviewed in Senate inquiry
In a report on the Ellsberg case the Senate committee examined letters from officials tied to the Watergate affair. Investigators questioned former aides about the burglary and alleged misconduct, noting past arrests and rumors surrounding Ehrlichman and Haldeman. Page 15 mentions White House context.
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Dismissal Of Trial Rejected In Pentagon Papers Case
UPI reports U S District Court Judge Matt Byrne rejected a defense bid to dismiss charges in the Pentagon Papers trial. The defense argued White House taint from Ehrlichman approached Byrne about FBI director consideration. Hunt testified to the grand jury that White House aides authorized the Ellsberg burglary of his psychiatrist records.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
The forecast from Southwest Weather reports warm conditions for today and Sunday with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight. Highs in the mid to upper 80s, lows around the upper 50s, and winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts. Sunrise and sunset times noted. citywide temperatures vary with locations, and humidity ranges are provided.
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Haig Named Nixon Gatekeeper in White House Shakeup
President Nixon announced Gen. Alexander Haig as interim White House chief of staff replacing H.R. Haldeman amid a Watergate reshuffle. Packard poised to become defense secretary, Richardson moved to attorney general guiding the Watergate inquiry. Haig, a rapid rise to four stars, will oversee White House staff alongside Nixon.
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Defense
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Richardson
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Fighting Between Guerrillas and Lebanon Halts Cease-Fire
In Beirut fresh clashes between army forces and Palestinian guerrilla groups shattered the cease-fire, killing at least 87 over two days. The battles near Aiha and Rachaya Foukhar, close to the Syrian and Israeli borders, prompted a joint truce team to visit the area as casualties rose with hundreds wounded and refugee camps under fire.
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Times in Our Lives Prayer Note
A reader offers a devotional reflection asking for divine times in human lives and names Jesus as the source of guidance. The short piece reads as a personal prayer asking for timely grace and protection in daily paths.
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Cats Up For Adoption In Lubbock After Elderly Owner's Death
An 85 year old woman’s death leaves 50 cats in danger of wandering the streets in Lubbock. The Lubbock Humane Society and city crews plan to capture the homeless cats Monday and place them with adopters. By Friday 12 volunteers had come forward, with 38 more needed. interested parties may call 744-8212 for adoption details.
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Texas House votes to tighten penalties for drug pushers
The Texas House approved a drug reform bill by 10127 on Friday, raising penalties for pushers and proposing resentencing for those convicted of possessing under an ounce of marijuana. The measure would allow resentencing, set a 20 year minimum for second offense methamphetamine, and lift max sentences for marijuana sales to 99 years. A final passage vote is required.
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Banks raise prime rate to seven percent nationwide
New York AP reports major banks boosted the prime lending rate from 6 to 7 percent as 90 day money market rates rose amid credit demand. Citibank acted Monday, with Chase Manhattan Chemical Marine Midland and others following. some banks held at 6 percent while monitoring the situation.
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