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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1974

Page

1

Kalmbach to Begin Serving Term July 1

Herbert W. Kalmbach, long time adviser to President Nixon, will report to federal custody on July 1 for a sentence of six to 18 months on a felony and six months on a misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to campaign law violations tied to the 1970 elections and agreed to testify in exchange for not facing further charges. He faces a $10,000 fine and is likely to serve at a minimum security facility such as the Lompoc prison farm in California.

Washington Herbert W. Kalmbach Nixon Kalmbach Watergate U.S. District Court John J. Sirica Lompoc Calif

Guilty Plea in Extortion Plot Involving Ford

A 52 year old man, Otto V Ludanyi of Sterling Heights, was convicted in federal court of attempting to extort $11 million from auto heir and Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Detroit Detroit Lions William Clay Ford Otto V. Ludanyi Sterling Heights

Fireworks Ban Delayed After Hearing Request

Washington AP reports the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 5 0 to grant a public hearing on objections to a midnight Fourth of July firecracker ban delaying the ban and safety rules for other fireworks for at least 30 days.

Washington U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission Taiwan Macao Hong Kong Oklahoma

Bond disappointed by MU fee hike and veto vetoes

Governor Bond told University of Missouri Curators he was disappointed by a $20 per student increase to $270 per semester and a $10 reduction only if a veto override occurs. He cited a tight state budget and halted enrollment growth. He urged reconsideration and explained budget constraints shaping state funds and payroll plans. He noted new higher education oversight will coordinate requests but not intrude on academic administration.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond University of Missouri Bond C. Brice Ratchford Coordinating Board On Higher Education

Papillon review praises scale and stars but notes excess

Don Kramer praises Franklin J. Schaffner's Papillon as lavish and well acted with Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman delivering strong performances. The review highlights the true story of Henri Charriere, his escape attempts, and the harrowing prison conditions in French Guiana. It also mentions the film's occasional overblown moments and notes Charriere died before filming finished.

Vyrt Don Kramer Franklin J. Schaffner Patton Nicholas Alexandra Schaffner Papillon Jamacca Steve McQueen Dustin Hoffman Dega Henri Charriere French Guiana Charriere Guiana Papilion Louis Dega Henri

Pamela Britton dies at 56 in Arlington Heights

Pamela Britton, who played Blondie on the TV series and appeared on My Favorite Martian, died Monday in Arlington Heights after a battle with cancer.

Arlington Heights Pamela Britton

Saxbe Says Nixon Act Was Wrong

Atty. Gen. William B. Saxbe says President Nixon was wrong to share secret grand jury material with aides. He defends Henry Petersen and notes Haldeman and Ehrlichman faced indictment in the Watergate cover-up.

Saxbe Washington William B. Saxbe Nixon Asst. Atty Henry Petersen Petersen George Will National Public Affairs Center For Will Saxhe Haldeman Ehrlichman

Nixon aide Petersen questioned over grand jury proceedings

Tuesday June 18 1974 federal hearings featured claims Petersen relayed grand jury information to Nixon and defense assertions that the process might be biased. Saxbe defended Petersen, while Richard G Kleindienst recused himself. Patrick Buchanan criticized the grand jury composition as unfair to Nixon.

Petersen Saxbe Nixon United States Richard G Kleindienst Patrick Buchanan Buchanan

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