Rockefeller Gives Me a Boost for GOP in Kansas City
Nelson Rockefeller, former New York governor, urged prompt resolution of Watergate transcripts at a Kansas City fundraiser. He praised Nixon’s domestic gains, defended constitutional rights, and urged continued two party governance amid calls for Nixon to proceed with impeachment hearings.
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Happy Hooker Shopper Fined in Vancouver Court
Xa viera Hollander known as the "Happy Hooker" received a 100 dollar fine for shoplifting in provincial court in Vancouver. The 32 year old author of a best selling memoir was ordered to pay within 14 days after sentencing.
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Tempest in a teapot over Missouri pay raise dispute
Jefferson City AP report on Governor Bond's aide dismissing a clash with Revenue Director James Spradling over a 5 percent midyear raise for 1,800 department workers. Spradling sought immediate use of lapse funds. officials insisted raises wait until July 1. Spradling defended autonomy and reorganization aims, while a Senate aide noted the plan to reduce staff and raise salaries.
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Rebozo Tells of $50,000 Secret Gift
The Senate Watergate Committee heard that a $50,000 cash gift from A. D. Davis to C. G. Rebozo for Nixon’s re election may not have reached the campaign. Rebozo says he gave it to Frederick LaRue, who denies receipt. Davis allegedly handed it to Rebozo days before a 1972 law.
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15 Year Old Held In Probe Of 2 Killings
In Houston a 15 year old male suspect is in custody as police seek to determine if he should be tried as an adult for the double slayings of Kenneth Elliott, 11, and Ronald Elliott, 12. A May 20 hearing was set after a closed Juvenile Court session.
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Helen Reddy Guthrie and Murray to headline river festival
Edwardsville Illinois AP announces Mississippi River Festival on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Helen Reddy Arlo Guthrie and Anne Murray lead 21 evenings of folk pop and rock concerts from July 8 to August 23 under the festival tent. St Louis Symphony Orchestra also performs.
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Allen to Head Air Force Academy
Maj. Gen. James R. Allen, a two war veteran and senior staff planner, will become the next superintendent of the Air Force Academy. The Louisville, Kentucky native, 48, will replace Gen. Albert P. Clark who retires in August.
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Segretti Says He Was Just Political Pawn
Segretti says Nixon transcripts show he was a political pawn, not a central figure. He notes transcripts suggest officials prioritized image over truth and that higher levels bear ultimate responsibility. Paroled last March, he cites a February 28, 1973, meeting where Dean and Nixon discuss using Segretti to deflect heat.
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House Report Urges Action On Nixon Expenditures
The House draft report says $17.1 million in federal funds were spent related to President Nixon homes and urges restitution for improper expenditures. It calls for tighter future security limits to one private home and stricter oversight of federal spending on presidential protection. It notes large figures for San Clemente Key Biscayne and Bahamas properties with items like a $389 fireplace exhaust and a $13,500 heating system cited as excessive. Also reports LBJ spending and recommends reporting expenditures to Congress every six months. Audrain County prosecutors relocate offices to court building new witness access for trials.
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Poll Majority Sees Nixon Guilty in New Harris Poll
New York AP Harris survey of 1,503 adults in April finds a majority believe Nixon violated the law, though support for resignation or impeachment fell. The poll, taken before Watergate transcripts, shows 51 percent expect law violations, 30 percent doubt, 19 percent unsure, and 40 percent urge resignation.
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Gas rationing coupons spark change-machine worry
Washington, AP A Florida congressman warns that 4.8 billion government gas rationing coupons bearing George Washington could trigger change-return readers, potentially letting bogus coupons pass as dollars. Energy officials say such use would cost users more than $1, and may force destruction of the $12.5 million printed stock. An official notes no decision to destroy has been made.
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Indicted Kansas City Banker Over 1968 Funds
Alexander J. Barket, president of Civic Plaza National Bank, was indicted by a federal grand jury on misapplying funds to aid an unlawful political contribution. The case cites a $7,500 1968 presidential contribution and a $9,144 bonus to a former bank officer, with prior related charges and outcomes noted.
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Bill Would Ban Tape Deduction Bill Would Ban Tape Deduction
Rep. Jonathan Bingham introduced a bill to bar President Nixon from claiming a tax deduction for charitable donations of White House tape recordings. He said the law should prevent any elected official from gaining personally from donating tapes or documents created in official duties.
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Governor Vetoes City Pay Raises in Missouri Veto
Governor Christopher Bond vetoed another pay raise bill for St. Louis city officials, the sixth such veto this session. He signed 10 other bills, including measures to add a circuit judge and adjust Kansas City Election Board pay scales, while noting county salaries and patronage issues. The legislature may override with a two-thirds vote in a veto session starting Sept. 4.
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Young Mother of Year Named Kay Fields of Dyersburg
Kay Fields of Dyersburg Tennessee 29 year old mother of three named national Young Mother of the Year by American Mothers Committee Inc. for civic and church leadership. Runners up were Mrs Kenneth Hillston Acton Massachusetts and Mrs Donald Witt Platte City Missouri.
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