Nixon in New Orleans Addresses VFW Convention
President Nixon plans a speech in New Orleans at the 74th VFW annual convention aiming to project stability and a stronger defense, seeking to move from Watergate failures. Kissinger will join the president, receive a foreign policy award, as Nixon resumes public appearances after six weeks.
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Possible plot to kill Nixon found in New Orleans
Secret Service canceled President Nixon's motorcade in New Orleans after uncovering a possible conspiracy to assassinate him during the visit. A former policeman named Edward N Gaudet alias Puncy was sought as armed and dangerous. officials withheld full details pending arrests. The probe involved the Secret Service FBI and New Orleans police.
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Middletown Forecast Maps Show Showers Tonight
Weather forecast calls for showers in the Middletown area tonight with highs in the low 60s. Tomorrow will bring fair skies and temperatures in the 80s. Yesterday reached 85 with a 62 overnight low and weekend rainfall measured at 0.93 inches. Weather details are on page 3.
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McGovern urges tapes turnover and possible impeachment
Senator George S. McGovern says Nixon must turn over White House tapes or face impeachment if he defies a court order. Attorney General Richardson backs a strong case for confidentiality but questions the tapes as potential grand jury evidence. Cox seeks nine taped discussions disclosed at Senate Watergate hearings.
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Poll finds 44 percent unsold on Nixon address
A New York Times poll via Gallup shows 44 percent found Nixon's Watergate speech not at all convincing while 27 percent found it completely or quite convincing. The national sample of 810 adults also reflects views on tape releases, blame for civil unrest, and factional splits among Republicans Democrats and independents.
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Miners Trapped as Cave-In Blocks Lakeshore Shaft Near Casa Grande
Rescue teams pushed to reach two miners trapped since Friday at the Lakeshore Mine 1,200 feet underground south of Casa Grande Arizona. Verne McCutchan said up to nine hours more of tunneling and bulkhead work remain as heavy smoke hampered efforts. One identified as 41 year old David Deeder of Casa Grande. the other, a 20 year old, was unnamed awaiting family notice.
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Opposition spreads through Chile amid transport strike
In Santiago the Marxist regime faces dissent as the Central Workers Confederation district rebels and calls for a 24 hour general strike to back the ongoing 25 day transport stoppage. Doctors in Santiago quit for 48 hours over medicine shortages. Funeral services were set for Oscar Balboa, a progovernment union official slain by gunmen. Air Force leader Cesar Ruiz resigned as public works minister over power shortages and was replaced by an Air Force general.
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Dollar Weakens as Gold Prices Rise in Early Europe
The U S dollar slipped in active trading at Europe’s market opening while gold prices advanced. Dealers cited a technical pullback after the dollar’s sharp rally last week.
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Diary links to payments in Agnew era Maryland politics
The diary allegedly lists payments from contractors to Jerome Wolff, Maryland roads commissioner 1966–68, with no clear link to Agnew. A Baltimore grand jury probes Agnew for possible bribery, extortion and tax fraud as Time cites Justice Dept plans to indict. Agnew denies wrongdoing.
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