Watergate defense argues crime could be legalized by president
Ehrlichman and his lawyer assert that illegal acts may be legal if ordered by the president for national security. They cite the Ellsberg case to question limits of presidential power, while Senator Ervin disputes any link between burglary and foreign intelligence.
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Senate Watergate Committee Votes Unanimously on Nixon Challenge
The Senate Watergate committee voted unanimously today to challenge President Nixon, advancing a confrontation over presidential disclosures and executive privilege. The panel urged broader access to documents and taped records, intensifying the Watergate crisis.
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Senate Watergate Committee
Inouye Says He Did Not Call Anyone a Liar
The Watergate hearings hear Sen. Daniel K. Inouye deny muttering what a liar as a microphone clip records. Chairman Sam Ervin pushes for full access to tapes and White House documents, while President Nixon resists citing separation of powers.
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Ehrlichman Says Hoover Blocked Ellsberg Probe
Former adviser John Ehrlichman testified before the Senate that J Edgar Hoover blocked an FBI inquiry into Daniel Ellsberg. He said the obstruction helped justify the plumbers break in at Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office.
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Judge Halts Cambodia Bombing as Unconstitutional
A federal judge orders a halt to bombing Cambodia ruling the action unconstitutional. The government plans to appeal and seek a stay, with potential Supreme Court review. Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman applauds the decision as Upholding constitutional limits on war authority.
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Congress
Nixon refuses to yield five Watergate tapes to Senate panel
President Nixon refused to provide five subpoenaed Watergate tape recordings to Senator Sam Ervin's committee, citing prior statements. He signaled possible access to other presidential records and pledged cooperation in producing admissible documents. Judge Sirica scheduled a timely hearing with White House and committee representatives.
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Weather outlook for Middletown area
Forecasters expect cloudy skies with a chance of showers tonight and lows in the upper 60s. Friday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low 80s and an overnight low around 72, after yesterday’s high of 85 and rain measured at 0.3 inches.
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Middletown
Guard shot by fellow officer in Lucasville prison riot
Autopsies show Officer Gary Underwood was wounded by a large caliber bullet from a guard's pistol during the Lucasville penitentiary hostage incident. Arthur Sprouse died from a small caliber bullet. Wayne Lester Raney held three guards as hostages before being overpowered.
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Scioto County
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Arthur Sprouse
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Weary Willie legend Emmett Kelly still alive at 74
Emmett Kelly, 74, the man behind the Weary Willie clown, says his sad, tattered character still speaks to audiences. He spends winters in Sarasota and summers in Lake Tahoe performing, recently featuring in Boston Opera Co. productions and recalling his origins from a pen and ink cartoon.
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