Israelis Resume Offensive Inside Syria Amid Naval Skirmishes
The Associated Press reports dawn Israeli air and ground attacks across the Golan Heights toward Damascus after an overnight lull. Israeli missile boats clash with Syrian vessels off Tartus while both sides claim successes. Syria bolsters defenses near Qatana as fighting continues.
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Damascus
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Nixon narrows list for vice president replacement
President Nixon rejects naming a caretaker and concentrates on possible successors led by Spiro Agnew. He spent a night at Camp David and returned to Washington with no visible schedule, while sources say a quick decision and announcement are likely.
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Washington
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
White House
Camp David
Gerald L. Warren
Nixon approved major steps in Agnew negotiations
Atty Gen. Richardson said President Nixon fully approved the secret bargaining that led to Spiro Agnew’s resignation and a no contest plea. He noted White House involvement via J. Fred Buzhardt and said Nixon was kept informed and did not set limits on the negotiation.
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Nixon
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IRS
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Nixon to reveal choice for Agnew successor tonight at 9
President Nixon plans a 9 p.m. EDT television address to announce his pick to replace resigned Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. Aides say he seeks a man who avoids 1976 politics, with John Connally Nelson Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan as top possibilities and others as potential surprises.
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Middletown Weather Forecast and Political Update
A stormy local forecast calls for showers tonight with lows near 60 and Saturday highs around low 70s. The extended outlook shows fair skies and mid 60s Sunday through Tuesday. In politics, Connally faces Senate rejection risk. Administration notes a small remaining pool and a week‑ahead disclosure. Agnews resigned Wednesday and received three years probation and a $10,000 fine for income tax evasion tied to a corruption probe.
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Congress weighs Nixon VP pick amid delay and hearings
Senate and House leaders warn the VP nomination could face lengthy questions and investigations. Disputes over joint hearings cloud plans as House Judiciary Chair Rodine opposes, while Senate Leader Mansfield notes potential time, depending on the nominee.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Nixon
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Judiciary Committee
Mansfield
Carl Albert
Enid flood disaster spreads across plains with deaths
Four confirmed deaths in Enid Oklahoma tied to floods and record rains. Thousands missing across north central Oklahoma and central eastern Kansas, with Enid hit hardest by 16 inches of rain. Gov Hall seeks federal disaster declaration as damages reach millions and hundreds flee homes.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Kansas
David Hall
Richard Nixon
Manhattan
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Marysville
Kingman
Walcott
Louisville
Kan
FDA to require cosmetic ingredient labeling for face products
The Food and Drug Administration announced mandatory ingredient labels for cosmetics, excluding fragrances and flavors, on product labels after March 31, 1975. The rule aims to reduce deception, aid comparison shopping, and help consumers avoid allergens, with labels listing ingredients by prominence and using standard dictionary names.
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Food and Drug Administration
Alexander M. Schmidt
FDA
Federal Register
The
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association
Saxbe Drops Senate Bid Opens Clash Over Ohio Seat
Ohio Poll shows William B. Saxbe will not seek a second Senate term. John Glenn leads Metzenbaum in potential Democratic contests, with Saxbe favored by 44 percent to Glenn's 32 in a Saxbe vs Glenn race. The week ending Oct 2 surveyed voting age Ohions.
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Ohio Poll Inc
Ohio
William B. Saxbe
US Senate
Saxbe
John Glenn
Ohio Poll
Journal
Glenn
Howard Metzenbaum
Cleveland
Senate
Metzenbaum
Robert Taft Jr
Cincinnati
William Keating
C. William O'Neill
Keating
O'Neill
Saxbe Recommends Clown Suits for Nixon Aides
U S Senator William Saxbe criticizes the Nixon administration as inept and suggests a humorous reform by dressing members in clown suits. He notes ethical concerns around Spiro Agnew’s cash contributions, calling such gifts walking around money improper. Saxbe announced he will not seek re-election next year.
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Saxbe
Senate
Mississippi Valley Lung Association
Spiro Agnew
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