Nixon's lawyer testifies as tape talks loom in Watergate inquiry
Kalmbach testified he raised about 220000 in cash for the seven convicted Watergate defendants after the June 17 1972 break in. The Senate Watergate committee weighs tape recordings to uncover what Nixon knew and when. A Wednesday executive session will decide next steps.
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Butterfield reveals White House tapes at Watergate hearings
Alexander Butterfield testified as a surprise witness that automatic tape recorders had taped conversations in Nixon's offices since spring 1971. He apologized for delaying Nixon's defense and said he believed the President innocent. Butterfield, former FAA head, worked closely with Nixon and had not met him before appearing.
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Hearings Set for Six Ohio Lime and Stone Plants
Public hearings this month before the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will consider variances from pollution laws for six lime and stone plants. Companies include Basic Refractories Fostoria U S Gypsum Genoa Ohio Lime Woodville Standard Lime Woodville The J E Baker Co Millersville National Lime Stone Co Carey. Each presented compliance plans alongside variance requests. In 1972 the U S motor vehicle death toll was about 56 300.
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Nixon device recordings deemed lawful for president
Former White House aide Butterfield testified that Nixon’s office calls and conversations were fully recorded with the president’s knowledge and consent. Federal law allows a person to record their own conversations, though lack of notices to callers may violate telephone company tariffs.
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