Plumbers Break-in In Foreign Embassy Reportedly Mentioned
CBS News reports a censored White House memo paragraph discussed by the Watergate committee relates to an operation by the plumbers unit. Ehrlichman invoked executive privilege, refusing to reveal details. The network cites sources claiming the target was a foreign embassy break-in.
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Allende Aide Shot in Chile Suspect Spy Link Named
SANTIAGO Chile AP President Salvador Allendes chief military aide navy Capt Arturo Araya Peters was assassinated this morning police reported The report notes a possible spy connection to the Muskie campaign and cites a breach of security in the capital city
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Tragic Flood Kills Two in Toms Brook Virginia
In Toms Brook Virginia flash floods swept streets late Thursday night. Two people died and one child is missing after their car stalled on Interstate 81. Delores Anders 19 and Bernice Anddorff 60 died. 4 year old Shawn Anders is unaccounted for. Police continue search as the creek runs strong.
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Strasburg, Va
Spy photographed Mail of Muskie for Nixon campaign
Ehrlichman testified that a spy became a personal friend of the Maine Democrat during the presidential campaign and once had dinner at Muskie's home. The unnamed operative carried Muskie’s mail and photographed it for the Nixon campaign. The testimony continued for the fourth day.
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Skylab 2 crew readies for record 59 day space voyage
Skylab 2 astronauts Alar Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma prepare for a 59 day mission set to launch at 7 11 a m EDT aboard a Saturn 1B rocket. They plan a flight plan review final physicals and orbit docking with the Skylab lab already in orbit.
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Beginning Tomorrow Infant Sleepwear Flame-Resistant Rule
Federal regulations ban the manufacture of flammable children's sleepwear starting tomorrow. The rule targets infant sleepwear after years of industry tragedy and safety concerns, with industry observers noting widespread impact on production and compliance across manufacturers.
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New flame resistant sleepwear rules extend to children’s garments
Today Inside explains that pajamas nightgowns and robes must meet flame resistant standards written by the Commerce Department and enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Noncomplying production was allowed last year due to slow adoption. diapers are exempt. Standards apply to fabrics through 50 wash cycles with stringent tests and labeling required.
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Senate Rejects Mandatory Public Campaign Financing
The Senate defeats a proposal for mandatory public financing of presidential and congressional campaigns by 53-38. The measure, tied to a broader reform bill, faced calls for more details and committee hearings. Separate actions set individual contribution and spending limits for campaigns and filing requirements.
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex
Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
New York Bank Raises Prime Rate to 8 Percent
New York's First National City Bank the nations second largest commercial bank announced a 4 point rise in its prime rate to 8 percent the highest on record. Marine Midland of New York and Girard National of Philadelphia matched the increase with new rates to 8.44 percent set to take effect Monday.
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Fourth area of Plumbers operation confirmed by Ehrlichman
Former White House aide John Ehrlichman confirmed a new area of the Plumbers operation not previously disclosed in the Watergate inquiry. He invoked executive privilege when Senator Howard Baker pressed for details, marking a first use of privilege in relation to the matter.
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Foreign aid bill approved by slim margin in House
The House endorsed a 2.8 billion foreign aid package with 188 votes for and 183 against after beating back a bid to end all U S military aid to Cambodia. The set aside funds include 1.8 billion for military aid and 1 billion for economic development with 632 million requested for Indochina reconstruction.
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Middletown Area Weather Then Turning Warmer
Cooler air moves into the Midwest lowering tonight’s temperatures to the mid 60s. Tomorrow should be clear and mild with upper 70s to low 80s. Sunday similar ranges with a chance of showers.
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Tree Likely Saved 100 Lives in Ozark Crash
A 28 inch Sycamore tree slowed a Fairchild Hiller 227 as it plunged through a wooded area toward the University of Missouri Saint Louis campus. Thirty seven died in the Ozark Air Lines crash on approach to Lambert Saint Louis Airport.
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James Holdinghaus
University of Missouri- St. Louis
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