Byrd calls to reopen ITT inquiry over Nixon intervention
Senate Democratic Whip Robert Byrd urged reopening the Judiciary Committee probe into the ITT affair after disclosures that President Nixon intervened. He cited possible perjury in the original ITT investigation and questioned whether the government lied about ITT. Byrd argued for renewed inquiry on NBC Today.
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Lukens vents over campaign finance bills in Ohio legislature
In Columbus the Senate and House passed separate campaign finance measures with party line votes. A conference committee will resolve union contribution rules while Lukens, initially wavering, said it all steamed up before ultimately backing the bill.
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Push for Early Ford Confirmation in Nixon Impeachment Context
Democratic leaders press for rapid approval of Vice President designate Gerald R. Ford amid impeachment talk and 1972 election implications. House Speaker Albert and Senate Leader Mansfield favor a quick vote if hearings reveal no derogatory findings. Connally warns delays could demoralize the nation.
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Networks to Air VP Designate Hearings Live on TV
The three major networks ABC CBS and NBC will provide rotating live coverage of the Vice President-designate confirmation hearings. ABC starts the live telecast Thursday with CBS and NBC following in sequence as the Senate Rules Committee resumes.
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Bear paw mistaken for severed hand found near Mogadore
Two horseback riders in Portage County spotted a paw on a road near Mogadore on October 20 triggering a week long hunt for a body. Experts determined the item was the paw of an American black bear, not a human hand.
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Middletown Weather Forecast Clouds Rain Likely Tonight
Weather in the Middletown area calls for cloudy skies and rain likely tonight with overnight lows in the 40s. Tomorrow brings cloudy skies and highs in the 50s. Yesterday’s high reached 52 with a 43 overnight low and a trace of rain recorded.
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Sadat says Egyptian forces could easily defeat Israelis on Suez
President Anwar Sadat told Cairo reporters that Egyptian forces on the west bank of the Suez Canal could easily defeat Israeli units. He said the east bank 3rd Army is entrenched while most of the force lies behind Israeli lines, but he avoids further war. He urged Israel to withdraw to pre cease fire lines and cited Nixon and Kissinger urging withdrawal. A rally in Jerusalem protested Israel supplying trapped Egyptian troops.
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Kissinger Plans Cairo Stop Amid Mideast Talks
Henry Kissinger will visit Cairo and other Middle East capitals next week as the United States moves to advance peace negotiations between Israel and Arab states. The trip includes Jidda Amman Rabat and a Pakistan flight with a Peking visit planned for November 10. The White House set to announce after Nixon meets Egyptian acting foreign minister Ismail Fahmy.
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Saxbe Lingers Over Attorney General Pick Nomination
President Nixon plans to nominate Sen. William Saxbe for attorney general but Saxbe says no offer yet. The Ohio Republican, 57, may face FBI checks and Senate confirmation with questions over independence in Watergate-era prosecutions.
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