White House downplays tapes dispute over Watergate transcripts
Nixon lawyer James D. St Clair says the White House transcript differences from House Judiciary Committee transcripts are not central to impeachment. John Doar defends the committee’s use of advanced equipment while Rep Hogan notes possible transcription errors but remains unsure who said what.
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Nixon transcript differences hint Nixon knew more
AP reports that House Judiciary Committee transcripts show Nixon’s remarks reveal more facts than White House transcripts. Variations involve Hunt, a $400000 Wallace contribution, and Vesco in the Vesco case, with Nixon or Dean differing on who referenced these details.
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Tall Clubs International gathering in San Francisco
In San Francisco AP reports 250 Tall Clubs International members, 68 chapters, discuss daily hardships for those 6-2 men and 5-10 women. The group, founded 28 years ago, aims to boost self esteem and push for king-size products and affordable clothing as they negotiate life in a world built for average heights. Ray Jones, a 6-6 GSA engineer from Philadelphia, speaks at the convention opening about social outcasts finding progress and industry changes through lobbying. The meeting continues through Sunday.
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Height and fashion woes spark retail and travel talk
The piece covers car seat space needing more leg room, airlines offering extra exit-seat leg room, and fashion hurdles for a tall slim woman. It reflects on clothing costs, shopping limits, and personal memories of body image from a convention setting.
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Kissinger to testify for Ehrlichman in Plumbers trial
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger appears as a witness for John Ehrlichman in the Beverly Hills break in case. Ehrlichman seeks to undermine a key prosecution witness while Kissinger denies seeking a psychological profile of Daniel Ellsberg.
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Gasoline Prices Stable Across U S This Week
The American Automobile Association reports ample supply with prices holding at 56 cents for regular and 60 cents for premium. About 0.3 percent of stations were out of gas and 0.4 percent limited purchases. Weekday and weekend hours extended modestly with 73 percent open after 6 pm on weekdays and 67 percent after 6 pm on Saturdays. Sunday hours reached 55 percent.
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Glasses Help Confirm Kidnapped U S Diplomat Identity
Mexican authorities identify a skeleton found near Hermosillo as John L. Patterson a 31 year old U S vice consul who vanished March 22 after leaving his office. A ransom note was found at the consulate and Patterson’s wife tried to pay privately but could not reach the abductors.
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Middletown Weather Outlook: Showers Tonight Through Sunday
Dry start to the week gives way to showers tonight with lows in the upper 60s. Thursday brings showers and highs near 85, after a 92 degree high and 68 low yesterday. Extended outlook shows fair Friday and Saturday then a chance of rain Sunday with highs around 90 and overnight lows in the 70s.
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Mitchell returns to stand over Watergate payment
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about a 75000 payment to Watergate burglar E Howard Hunt Jr and says he approved it for legal fees not to silence Hunt. He notes no mention of the payment in a later call from H R Haldeman after a Nixon Halde man Dean meeting.
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Nixon to host business leaders on inflation drive
Economic coordinator Kenneth Rush said White House talks with business and labor figures aim to focus on inflation and related issues. Rush stressed sessions are not jawboning and no industry was told to hold prices, while Nixon meets 19 business leaders and 12 economists in a planned series.
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