Nixon taps leaders to review finances amid tapes release hopes
Washington reports Chief Judge Sirica privately listens to Watergate tapes as Nixon summons eight Republican leaders to review his finances. Nixon aims to finish examination by Christmas but will not reveal findings publicly. Pioneer 10 escapes Jupiter radiation belt after a 570 pound unmanned voyage toward a solar system clue. Michael Thomas powers his dam for home and shop energy, dismissing crisis fears. Energy leadership crisis swirls as Love and deputy resign. Simon to head new federal agency, with Shultz and supporters debating gasoline rationing.
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UPI
U. S District Court
John J Sirica
Nixon
Simca
View
Calif
Jupiter
Solar System
Lowell. Mich
Michael Thomas
Thomas
Lowell
Py .Heen
UPD
John A. Love
Federal Energy Administration
William E Simon
Rhit
Treasury
Overs
Colorado
Jost
George P Shultz
Shultz
Supreme Court to review Boyle bribery conviction and Kent State deaths case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear former United Mine Workers president Tony Boyle on allocating union funds to political candidates. The court will also hear two Kent State University student deaths from the 1970 antiwar protest.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Ced
United Mine Workers
Tony’ Boyle
Kent State University
Six Flags Over Texas visits rise in central Texas year
Six Flags Over Texas in Central Texas closed for USA on Sunday and announced on Monday that 2.267 million people visited the park this year, about 250000 more than in 1972.
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Texas
Central Texas Amusement Park
USA
UT Tower Observation Deck Closes After Suicide Jump
The UT observation deck will close while officials review operation policies after freshman Warren Lee Ogburn, 18, reportedly jumped to his death from the deck on Saturday. The university confirmed the incident and said further actions would follow the review.
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Justin. Tex
UPI
University of Texas Tower
Warren Lee Ogburn
Uiversity
Prisoner Requests Freedom and Soap in Court
A robbery suspect, jailed for 60 days without formal charges, asks his court appointed attorney and his mother to bring him soap. Nick War says the media coverage of the case has sparked concern, and the prisoner hopes for freedom and basic dignity.
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McKinney
Hot Spots Photographed by Skylab 3 Mission Crew
Houston reports Skylab 3 astronauts photo targets dubbed hot spots while testing zero gravity in orbit. Derald P Carr Edward G Gibson and William R Pogue advanced live in space tasks as controllers assess stabilization for accurate imaging during a broader energy search effort. New Orleans dispatch notes Texas Railroad Commission faces potential federal showdown over petroleum production amid fuel shortage tensions. James Tangdon cites Interstate Oil Compact Commission as states debate regulatory control amid federal focus on supply.
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American Southwest
Studs
Derald P Carr
Edward G. Gibson
William R Pogue
New Orleans
Texas
Federal
Railroad Commission
James
C. Tangdon
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Cappelletti Wins Heisman Trophy for 1969 Season
Cappelletti of Penn State, a 206 pound tailback and fourth in national rushing and scoring, was named the Heisman Trophy winner. He received 229 of 1,057 votes from sportswriters and sportscasters nationwide. John Hicks of Ohio State finished second and Roosevelt Leaks of Texas third.
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Penn States
John Cappelletti
Cappelletti
John Hicks
Ohio State
Roosevelt Leaks
Texas
New York
Fire Department Hit Hard By Fuel Cut In Mesquite
Gulf Oil cut Mesquite fuel allocation by 2 860 gallons reducing December supply to 338 gallons for the Fire Department. Fire Chief James Lewis announced urgent service curtailments including end of inspections, driver training, trips for equipment, and nonessential operations to conserve scarce gas. City officials consider Railroad Commission relief as fire and police services aim to stay operating despite limited fuel.
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Mesquite
Gulf Oil Corporation
Larry Baldwin
Gulf
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Baldwin
James Lewis
Lewis
Council
Mesquite Council sets 2pm Friday special on annexation
Mesquite City Council votes to hold a special meeting at 2 pm on Friday December 21 to consider second and final reading of an ordinance annexing about 66 square miles east and south of current limits. If passed, about 80 landowners join the city and tax rolls in 1974. if not, annexation delays to January and 1975 rolls.
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Weldon Lacy
Mesquite
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Cartwright Rd
Bill York
Mesquite High School Christmas Concert Planned
Mesquite High School announces its annual Christmas concert on Thursday December 13 in the school auditorium. A Cappella Choir and Girls Choir will perform seasonal pieces, with freshmen selections and a second act featuring A Day For Dancing by Lloyd Pfautsch. Instrumentalists Pam Morton Jim Schaeffer DeDe Dyson Herold Morgan Celia Tamez partake.
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Mesquite High School
Pam Morton
Nest
Jim Schaeffer
NFSU
DeDe Dyson
Dallas
Herold Morgan
Mhs
Celia Tamez
Weather Forecast for Mesquite Dallas Area
Clear to partly cloudy and cooler conditions across Mesquite Dallas Fort Worth Cle burne Bonham and North Central Texas. Tuesday highs will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s with lows in the 30s and a cooler trend continuing into Wednesday. Monday’s high reached about 70.
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Dallas
Ft Worth
Cleburne
Bonham
Texas
Mesquite Council Approves 10 Percent Electric Rate Hike
Mesquite City Council vote 6 to 1 approves first reading of an ordinance allowing Texas Power and Light Co. TP&L seeks a 10 percent local rate increase to secure adequate power supply. District Manager James Ragsdale cites rising costs. increase costs residents about seven cents daily or $2 per month. Council members weigh burden on residents but approve. One member, Brunhilde Nystrom, opposed, urging cost controls. Two people injured in a collision on Oates Drive. taken to Parkland Hospital.
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T&p Railroad
Stewart Trawick
Sabine Machinery Co
East Dallas Estates
Mesquite
Texas Power and Light Co
Pee
TPAL
James Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Avenue
TPRI
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Parkland Hospital
Oates Dr
Bedford
Alexander
Billy Wayne Youngs
Norman
Oklo
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Parkland
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