Nixon Names Connally To Advisory Job Amid Watergate Turmoil
President Nixon appoints Connally as unpaid advisor while Watergate probes widen. The Senate panel questions officials behind closed doors as Haldeman Ehrlichman resign. Dean accuses White House staff of obstructing truth and access to records. Connally return signals closer cabinet ties.
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Defense
Legislators Push Faster Pace on Major Bills Amid Debate
With 18 days left in the session lawmakers sped through measures seeking a constitutional pay raise for legislators, longer sessions in odd years, and longer tax/ spend periods. The Senate approved a workmen compensation overhaul and bills to fund school crime programs, extend county parks spending, toll bridges, and licensing changes as the House weighed abortion age limits and liquor rights. The governor, Dolph Briscoe, awaits signatures.
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Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Billy Williamson
PD Tyler
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Williamson
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Texas Vendinig Commission
Texas Amusement
Machine Commission
McCord Links Mitchell To Wiretap Logs
James W. McCord testifies in a civil suit that wiretap logs were sent to John Mitchell while he ran Nixon campaign operations. He says G. Gordon Liddy claimed an espionage budget was approved, and he helped plant bugs at the Democratic National Committee headquarters over Memorial Day weekend.
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James W. McCauld
John W. Mitchell
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McCord
Mitchell
G. Gordon Liddy
Watergate
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Liddy
White House
John W. Dean HT
Atty. Con. Mitchell
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Lawrence F. O'Brien
R. Spencer Oliver
O'Brien
House votes stain Cambodia fund transfer amid antiwar clash
The House rejected further Pentagon funding for Indochina, with 44 to 22 Democrats opposing more war finance. Debate centered on transfer authority allowing shifting funds from weapons and research to operations. Critics argued Nixon exceeded constitutional authority without congressional approval. Rhetoric likened to final seconds of a tight game as votes swung.
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Robert Sikes
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Gulf of Tonkin
Robert N. Giaiamo
D‘conn
Funds Transfer Authority
Cambodia
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Albert
Defense Department
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
U. S
Indo
Police Banquet Honors Slain City Detective
A city police banquet honors a slain detective with remarks from Mayor Morris W. Turner and speakers praising law enforcement. The event includes musical tributes by the Singing Plainsmen and anecdotes reflecting local Cajun heritage and public support for police protection. Nolan Swain, past president of the Citizens Traffic Commission, is noted in attendance.
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Hayes
Texas
Morris W. Turner
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Laibhock
Nolan Swain
Citizens Traffic Commis
Tornado Watch and Banquet Highlight Midwest Safety Drive
The article notes a tornado watch across ten states and reports of winds up to 60 mph causing damage in Appleton. A banquet sponsored by the CTC features leaders urging the public and police to make this year safer, listing numerous agencies including the Buffalo Lakes Patrol, Texas Rangers, and FBI as attendees.
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Bill Pittman
Malinta
Ohio
Bos ‘Fostoria
Appleton Wis
Weather forecast from Rio Grande Valley to Plains region
The forecast calls for 90s in the Rio Grande Valley area with mid 90s today and low 90s Saturday. Night and Saturday lows in the mid 50s with northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. The National Weather Service expects little temperature change Sunday through Tuesday on the South Plains with sunny mild to warm conditions nationwide.
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City Schools Sweepstakes Winners Named at Region 16
Coronado High School Lubbock High Monterey and Coronado earned division one ratings in concert and sightreading at the Region 16 I U L C event. Hutchinson Mackenzie Alderson Atkins Wilson Evans Slaton Thompson and others also earned various division scores with contest chairman Ken Fulton and judges from Pasadena North Texas Oklahoma and Amarillo schools.
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Land
University Interscholastic League
Coronado High School
Lubbock High
Monterey
Coronado
Hutchinson
Mackenzie
Dunbar High School
Estacado
Alderson
Atkins
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Slaton
Thompson
Eee
Ken Fulton
James Lewis
Pasadena Public Schools
James Lerch
North Texas State University
Don Mills
University of Oklahoma
George Bledsoe
Amarilla Public Schools
First U.S. Mint Established in Philadelphia
The first U.S. Mint began operations in Philadelphia on April 2, marking the origin of federal coinage production in the nation.
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Steel Price Up 4.8 Percent Across Auto and Appliance Grade Steel
U.S. Steel raises prices on flat rolled products by 4.8 percent effective June 15, pushing costs up by 9 per ton for cold rolled and 8 per ton for hot rolled. The move, first since a long moratorium, could lift consumer prices for cars and major appliances by year end. U.S. Steel stock slipped on the NYSE as other majors study the change and the Cost of Living Council vows review due to its broad impact on roughly a quarter of the firm's steel business.
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U.S. Steel
U. S. Steel
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Cost of Living Council
Council
John T.dunlop
Kissinger Returns To Washington After Moscow Talks
Henry Kissinger flew to Washington from London after reporting exceptionally satisfactory discussions with Leonid Brezhnev. He said a Nixon Brezhnev summit would require mutual agreement and public announcement, with Brezhnev possibly visiting the United States in June.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Kissinger
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Callaway
Georgia
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