John Dean Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charge
Former White House counsel John W. Dean III pleads guilty to conspiring to obstruct Watergate. He agrees to cooperate with special prosecutor Archibald Cox, facing up to five years and a $10,000 fine. sentencing deferred. Dean testified to Nixon aides and hush payments in the cover up.
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John N. Mitchell
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Jeb Stuart Magruder
Three Airlines Agree To Reduce Flights In Fuel Save Move
United American and Trans World Airlines will suspend 22 daily flights in key transcontinental routes to conserve fuel. ATA says the cuts could save about 75 million gallons annually, starting November 1 with routes including New York to Chicago and Philadelphia to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Twin Cities Birthday Wishes For Glenda and Jesse Jackson
Glenda Jackson and Jesse Jackson, children of Mr and Mrs Danny Jackson of Monroe, will celebrate together this Saturday at their maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Douglas Moore of Buckhorn Bend. Glenda was born Thursday and Jesse on Oct 30. Their paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Jackson of Monroe.
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Gilda Strengthens as Florida Prepares for Hurricane
Miami reports tropical storm Gilda building strength near the Bahamas with gale warnings from Fort Lauderdale to Key Largo. Forecasters expect hurricane status later tonight or Saturday. risks include high seas and marine disruptions though inland Florida counties face limited impact.
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Louisiana Reports of UFOs Continue
Two offshore oil platform workers in the Gulf of Mexico reported a hovering unidentified flying object that flashed lights and caused a power outage. Other sightings occurred in Shreveport Springhill and Ruston as officials scrambled to identify the phenomenon. A Chevron platform crew observed the craft hover at about 1 000 feet and drop toward the rig within 100 feet before departing.
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Beir ut Bank siege ends with hostages freed and two gunmen slain
In Beirut, security forces stormed a Bank of America building, killing two guerrillas and rescuing 39 hostages in a $10 million ransom case. One American hostage, John Crawford Maxwell, was killed. Police report 66 then 34 then 39 hostages, with Lebanese employees, Japanese businessmen, and others among the victims. Local forces wounded several gunmen and captured two.
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Nixon Seeks Emergency Israel Aid Over Two Billion
President Nixon plans to send an emergency appropriation bill to Congress requesting more than 2 billion dollars in military aid to Israel. Officials say the request could be short of some estimates and reflects the cost of equipment and commitment if broad U S support continues. Senate and House resolutions advocating all out military aid were introduced, urging shipments to counter Soviet backing of Arab states.
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Mild And Sunny Forecast Here For Twin Cities
Residents of the Twin Cities can expect mild and sunny weather today with clear cool nights through Saturday. Highs near 80 and Saturday highs in the low 80s, lows around the 50s, winds variable and northeast under 10 mph. FAA at Monroe Municipal reported 79 high and 46 low yesterday. no rainfall in last 24 hours.
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Henry Rebukes Delegates On Property Tax
In Baton Rouge the constitutional convention faced a heated morning as Chairman E L Henry castigated delegates over the core property tax issue. After three pre noon recesses the body agreed to address homestead exemptions along with assessment percentages, with Governor Edwards calling this the heart of the new constitution.
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Today’s Chuckle on Buying Time and Prices
A humorous line asserts that the optimal moment to purchase is a year in the past, framing a joke about timing and cost. The comment playfully critiques consumer urgency and market speculation without citing data or sources.
Israelis Push Deeper Into Egypt In Sinai Offensive
United Press International reports Israeli forces advancing 12 to 15 miles into Egypt behind the main army, reaching within 50 miles of Cairo as fierce fighting rages. Israel claims 70 Egyptian tanks destroyed and 25 enemy aircraft shot down while the U S announces limited military aid and airlift support.
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Child Killed by Truck in Hamburg Home Driveway
A 2yearold Hamburg boy Darrel McGilton Kelley died after being struck by a pickup driven by Jet tie Mae Atkins in the Kelley home driveway eight miles east of Hamburg. The incident occurred about 6 15 p m and the child died at Crossett Health Center after being airlifted. No charges were filed.
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River Stage Readings Signal Rising Flood Levels
Station data shows River Stages at Monroe 40 with 22.2 rising. Camden 26 at 22.9 rising as stage levels advance. Authorities monitor changes as flood risk grows along the river.
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Food Prices Fall in September After Big August Jump
UPI reports September grocery prices declined 0.7 percent overall, the first drop since May 1972 and the steepest fall since August 1956. Fresh vegetables poultry and eggs eased, pork and dairy edged up, while restaurant meals offset some gains. Nonfood commodities rose 0.4 percent as inflation concerns linger.
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Banks Cut Prime Rate Marking First Dip in Two Years
New Yorks First National City Bank and Morgan Guaranty Trust Co both trimmed the prime lending rate to 9 percent from 10 percent effective next week. Cleveland Trust Co also cut to 9 percent from 10 percent effective Tuesday. Analysts note the surprise half point drop follows broad rate declines on short term loans and signals potential easing in borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.
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Ford Says Nixon Will Use Veto
Vice President-designate Gerald R. Ford warned that President Nixon would veto bills and impound funds if Congress passes budget breaking legislation. He spoke to the Southeastern Manufactured Housing Institute in Knoxville, renewing efforts to improve relations with the Democratic Congress and seeking responsible compromise to reduce vetoes.
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