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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon seeks bipartisan guidance as he weighs a vice presidential replacement after Spiro Agnew resigns amid admission of federal income tax evasion. The move triggers rapid discussions with key Republican and Democratic leaders to identify a suitable running mate.
Nathan F. Twining, Monroe native and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is celebrated on his 76th birthday. The nation reels from Spiro Agnew’s resignation after a guilty plea to tax evasion, departure in a swift Oval Office deal, and a formal letter to Nixon.
General Elliott Richardson urged public understanding and support for the deal in which Spiro Agnew resigned and pleaded no contest to tax charges. He said Nixon approved major steps but did not participate in negotiations and warned against him becoming successor. Agnew received probation and a fine.
Israeli ground forces crossed the cease fire line in the Golan Heights and carried out hit and run raids across the Suez Canal. Israeli air and naval raids on Syrian and Egyptian positions were confirmed as Arab communiques reported losses on both sides.
US officials hint at possibilities of delivering combat aid to Israel if it faces heavier losses against Syria and Egypt while stressing no firm decision has been made. Diplomacy remains the focus to end fighting.
Rescuers pulled five men from the English Channel after a French dredging ship with 15 aboard capsized near the Dover Straits. Two bodies were recovered. In Dublin, ex IRA Provisional leader Joe Cahill, 55, survived a heart attack in prison and was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. In Guadalajara, gunmen abducted honorary British consul Dr Anthony Duncan Williams and businessman Fernando Aranguren Castillo. Cambodian Premier In Tam resigned amid leadership disputes. Ten crewmen from the Greek ship Baltic Klis were rescued after a typhoon. captain and two crew members died, nine survivors were found aboard a raft by a Singapore freighter.
In Washington the GOP met to discuss Agnew’s successor with Rep. Peyser aiming to rally Rockefeller support. Nixon plans rapid input from Congress and party leaders, seeking a strong nominee aligned with his foreign policy.
Green County Farm Bureau passed resolutions at the 50th Annual Meeting in Monroe criticizing federal and state controls on farming. They urged reasonable pollution rules, supported the school lunch milk program, opposed national health insurance and OSHA rules, and elected new directors and delegates.
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