Jaffurs says he is trapped between Shapp and GOP forces
Alexander Jaffurs, former liquor board counsel, says the Shapp administration fired him for incompetence and political resistance. He frames his nine day hearing as a struggle over truth and censorship, while testimony hints at possible criminal charges and federal inquiries into liquor sales.
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Nixon's secrets defended in high court argument
The article recaps the clearest clash over presidential privilege in the Nixon tapes case with Cox arguing for limited disclosure and Wright defending broad secrecy. Chief Judge Bazelon interrupted as the debate focused on executive confidentiality versus grand jury access while Sirica remained central to the dispute.
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Prosecution of Urella Abandoned in Wiretap Case
Harrisburg report states state prosecutors will drop efforts against former State Police Commissioner Rocco P. Urella and six other men in a wiretap case. District Justice Ziegler had dismissed charges. President Judge Groshens denied the state's bid to reassess. The case tied to alleged wiretapping of Crime Commission lines at the George Washington Motor Lodge in King of Prussia.
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UPI
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Montgomery County
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Haydon on trial in American Samoa political case
US appointed American Samoa governor John M. Haydon went on trial on charges that he manipulated a last fall referendum to elect a governor. He faces Hatch Act violations as a federal and territorial employee involved in political activity.
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American Samoa
UPI
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Haydon
Military topples Allende in Chile coup and martial law
Chilean president Allende is toppled as a military junta takes control. Pinochet leads the group that imposes curfew, closes Congress, and cuts diplomatic ties with Cuba. Martial law and censorship follow, with arrests of many Popular Unity members and limited press access. Allende allegedly killed. details from El Mercurio report describe the coup aftermath.
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Valdes Denies Chile Coup Presidents Bid After New York Flight
In New York Reuters dispatches Gabriel Valdes denies reports he would be named Chile’s president following Allende’s ouster. Valdes, UN secretary general staff member, traveled to Lima for a UN meeting, saying the trip lasted 15 days and had no coup connection. Separately, Sen John Sparkman says a secret FBI report on White House leaks supports Kissinger’s continued confirmation.
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Soviet Union detonates strong underground nuclear test
The Soviet Union conducted a very strong underground nuclear test in the Novaya Zemla area along the Arctic Sea. The Uppsala Seismological Institute measured the blast at 7.1 on the Richter scale, described as the strongest underground explosion from the area and equivalent to several megatons of TNT.
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Bailey faces trial for mall fraud linked to Turner
In Jacksonville a federal judge ordered attorney F Lee Bailey to stand trial Monday alongside Orlando businessman Glenn W Turner on mall fraud charges. Seven other defendants are charged with using the mails to promote fraudulent ventures.
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Public Utility Chief Blames People Over Shortage Threat
George J. Bloom, chairman of the state Public Utility Commission, told the 66th Pennsylvania Electric Association convention that the risk of electricity shortage stems from irresponsible people and their rules rather than a lack of natural resources. He cited sulfur oxide limits that restricted coal for power, arguing policy constraints hinder energy solutions.
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George J. Bloom
State Public Utility Commission
Bloom
Pennsylvania Electric Association
Dollar Gains in Early European Trade
In London the pound buys 2.4055 dollars, up from 2.408. The dollar opens at 2.664 guilders, an 18 percent rise from 2.66. In Zurich the dollar trades between 3.025 and 3.028 Swiss francs, up slightly from 2.029.024 francs.
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UPI
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Zurich
Beef price cuts ripple through New York stores
United Press International reports that several New York grocers including Pathmark will sell round roasts and steaks 15 percent below the price ceiling as beef sales revive. Dalto Shopwell and other chains plan 10 percent cuts next week while national prices show little change.
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Little Rock
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Rich Liveking
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West Virginia
Frank Gose
Knoxville
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Car makers to put mileage labels on new cars
UPI reports major U.S. and foreign firms agreed to display miles per gallon information next to price sheets on new cars. EPA pushed voluntary stickers to raise energy awareness. Participating firms cover about 99 percent of U.S. sales. Peugeot declined. Labels show EPA tested mileage and fuel cost estimates, with one chart type listing weight categories and ranges for MPG and costs per 10,000 miles.
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