Lennon Says McCartney Helped Beatle Break-Up
Lennon cites 1967 Epstein death as trigger for Beatles split. McCartney seeks control and a $100 million division, naming Lennon Harrison Starr and Apple Corps in London suit. Lennon recalls tension over Let It Be, Yoko Ono, and frequent drug use during tours and studio sessions.
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Nixon signs bills extending taxes and speeding clean air goals
President Nixon signed a package extending telephone and new car excise taxes and approving $9.1 billion for highway work and $2.5 billion for foreign aid. The measures set Jan 1 1975 to cut new car exhaust emissions 90 percent, extend tax collections, and accelerate estate tax payments for a one time $1.5 billion gain. Muskie, a leading clean air proponent, was not invited to the signing, officials said due to space with 40 Senate sponsors.
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Nixon brushes off polls in New Year dialogue
In a New Year’s Eve chat with four reporters Nixon downplayed public opinion polls about his 1972 re election prospects. He said leaders must sometimes ignore polls, while noting some polls are financed by the Republican National Committee and he watches them closely. He argued a president cannot simply weigh votes by polling.
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What Will I Do Mine Inspection Postponed
In Hyden Kentucky the 38 miners killed in the explosion prompted a postponed safety inspection of the Finley Coal Co mine due to Christmas leave for inspectors. Officials pursue whether dynamite or an electric cable caused the blast and mourners gather in a gym and church for memorials as President Nixon may visit.
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Millett Worried About Private Colleges in Ohio
Cleveland AP report: Chancellor John D. Millett of the Ohio Board of Regents told the City Club Forum that private colleges in Ohio face slower growth than public universities. He cited enrollment gaps, limited facilities, and lagging state support, noting per capita funding ranks 46th and that Ohio spends about 24.73 dollars per resident versus a 35 dollar national average.
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