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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
2
The Senate Watergate committee moves to allegations that White House involvement with the CIA influenced the Watergate probe. Former CIA director Richard Helms testifies while H R Haldeman disputes efforts to hinder the FBI. The committee also weighs a federal suit to compel Nixon documents.
Washington AP reports White House aides watching Senate Watergate hearings noted Haldeman’s icy stare remained mostly unchanged. Former colleagues saw him as still tough, while the public viewed him shedding his harsh reputation during three days of testimony. John Ehrlichman appeared confident and combative on the stand, shifting from policy advocate to defender of the President.
In Hawaii the remark by attorney John J. Wilson calling Senator Daniel K. Inouye "that little Jap" triggers swift rebukes from political leaders and editors. Hawaii natives defend dignity, with Mayor Fasi offering Wilson a meeting and expulsion from his office if needed.
Cromwell Connecticut AP report notes station owner Donald Gilletti was ordered to refund 1729 dollars to customers for overcharges of two cents per gallon under Phase 3 price controls. He provided 3642 gallons of free gasoline in a two hour event after placing bright free gas signs.
The White House adds four Justice Department aides to reach ten lawyers for Watergate defense. They will prepare witnesses and accompany White House staff for Senate interviews while Leonard Garment and J. Fred Buzhardt lead ongoing counsel efforts.
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako welcomed President Nixon's invitation to visit the United States next year with a spokesman saying the royal couple may accept for two weeks in autumn 1974.
A local market says a man promoted a free gas offer and continues to owe about 194 dollars in no charge gas. The incident involves promotional claims and unsettled charges at the marketplace.
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