Mitchell and Stans Plead Innocent in Vesco Case
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and former Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans pleaded innocent to charges of perjury conspiracy and obstruction in the Vesco investigation. Barry Sears also pleaded innocent in the federal case tied to a $200,000 Vesco contribution to Nixon’s reelection effort.
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Cox Says He Has Full Investigating Power
Harvard University professor Archibald Cox testified before the Senate Judicial Committee that he has been granted all the authority possible as an independent special prosecutor in the Watergate case. He spoke with Elliot Richardson, whose attorney general nomination is before the committee, and who selected Cox last Friday. Cox said Richardson can only “give me hell if I dont do the job,” while Richardson, now secretary of Defense, voiced confidence in a full, fair, and impartial investigation.
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Eight die on Iowa roads over weekend
Eight people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend. Notable incidents include Dale Van Dyke a 12 year old from Sibley killed when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Margo Gruis 22 of Sibley on Iowa 0 north of Sibley. Additional fatalities include Lowell Scholbrock 27 of Cresco in a collision north of Cresco while plowing behind a tractor, Evelyn Allison 38 from Albia after a single vehicle rollover on old US 24 east of Albia, Gerald Trenkamp 10 from Clinton County after his car rolled on a blacktop north of Goose Lake, Wayne Beal 15 from rural Tracy in a Marion County intersection collision with a pickup driven by John Russ 13 of rural Tracy, Scott Wadsworth 9 of What Cheer after his bicycle was struck on Iowa 21 north of What Cheer by Jake Mein 54 of Eldumwa, Richard Johnson 33 of Dickeyville Wisconsin killed when his car hit a semi trailer on US 61 north of Maquoketa, Adna Pease 36 from Mission Texas who died from injuries in a Des Moines area crash on Iowa 163 east of Des Moines, and Grace Skinner 81 of Runnels with another driver Anna Ballard of Monroe involved in the Des Moines area crash.
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Ervin Pushes Full Watergate Truth Over Prosecutions
Sen. Sam J. Ervin urged the Senate Watergate committee to publicize the entire truth of the scandal rather than focus on sending individuals to jail. He warned that delaying cases could undermine accountability and referenced potential publicity as a factor in shaping public perception. The report ties Ervin’s views to ongoing hearings and related actions by other committees and officials.
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River Stages Across Iowa and Mississippi Reach Flood Levels
Davenport and several Iowa cities report Mississippi River stages with fall trends and bracketed flood figures. Stations in LaCrosse Lansing McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and Keokuk show declines from highs with one site near Muscatine at 17.12 feet and others ranging 7.6 to 14.8 feet. data indicates varying river conditions across the region.
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Skylab crew races to deploy sun shade for damaged station
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Skylab astronauts and engineers work under a tight schedule to erect a gold and white sun shade to protect the damaged space station. If successful, Charles Conrad Jr Joseph P Kerwin and Paul J Weitz could carry out a full 28 day mission, with launch targeted for Friday after delivering two sun shields and wiring.
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Emmy Awards Spotlight The Waltons and Miss Andrews Triumph
The Waltons won six awards including best drama series and acting honors for Richard Thomas and Michael Learned, while Miss Andrews Hour claimed seven Emmys though Miss Andrews was abroad during the ceremony. CBS led with two awards in a three-network tally as News and documentary honors were set for Tuesday in New York City.
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Brezhnev to visit Nixon despite Watergate scandal
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, during a five day Bonn visit, said he will travel to the United States June 18 25 for talks with President Nixon. He dismissed the scandal and urged stability saying the time is published and no earthquake is expected.
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