New Powers Are Claimed by Nixon Aides
The Nixon administration asserts broad new powers to use wiretaps against suspected agitators and groups. The Justice Department says court approval isn’t required to install electronic surveillance in domestic cases. The memo in Chicago argues such wiretaps gather foreign intelligence and are legal under presidential power. Continued on Page Seven.
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Nixon
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Chicago
Department
Military Units Named In Vietnam Cutbacks
Saigon reports the first U S withdrawal of 25 000 troops by end August naming the 1st and 2nd Brigades of the U S 9th Infantry Division and the U S Marine Regiment among those identified. Attacks near Da Nang and the A Shau Valley killed and wounded several U S troops as the withdrawal began.
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U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
9Th Marines
da Nang
Sth Infantry
U.S
A Shau
101St Airborne Division
Star Brigade
U.S. 9Th Division
Aiong Vietnam
Populuca
Erties
Fnce
Grape Growers Seek Settlement in California Strike
Indio California AP reports a proposed settlement offer by grape growers to the United Farm Workers organizing committee led by Cesar Chavez as a path to end a three year grape strike that has spurred an international boycott. Growers say readiness to negotiate signals good faith and possible terms after talks and farm workers in Delano plan strategy meetings.
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Calif
Afl-Cio
Vineyard
California
UFWOC
Lionel’ Steinberg
Seihaiesin
United Farm
Cesar‘ Chavez
Bargaeaa
Stelpberg
Man Injured In Accident Near Kit Carson Cave
Henry Brown, 19, Crownpoint, was injured when his car failed to negotiate County Road 11 near Kit Carson Cave. He was taken to Gallup Public Health Service Indian Hospital for treatment. Police report Brown driving without a license.
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Crownpoint
Kit Carson Cave
Henry Brown
Public Health Service
Indian. Hospital
New Mexico
Polica
Pentagon agrees to allow Fitzgerald cost testimony next week
A Civilian efficiency expert A Ernest Fitzgerald, ordered to withhold testimony, will be available to a defense spending subcommittee next Tuesday. He criticized frequent moves from officers to contractor firms as a national scandal. Chairman Proxmire accused the Pentagon of muzzling him while McLucas said the hearing will proceed in topics within Fitzgerald's competence.
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Pentagon
A .Ernest Fitzgerald
Nrst
Senate
Fitzgerald
William E. Prox
Doubtful Surtax Action by June 30 Says Williams
The senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee cautions that Congress is unlikely to finish action on the 10 percent surtax extension by June 30. House passage is expected late next week at earliest, with Nixon aides pressing for a White House submission by the deadline. Williams cites possible delays from spending ceilings and House repeal of the 7 percent investment credit, while Long plans immediate hearings.
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Senate Finance Committee
Congress
House
John J. Williams
Nixon
White House
Wiliams
Delaware Republican
Senate
Finance Committee
Williams
Secretary of the Treasury
David M. Kennedy
Russell B. Long
D-La
Kennedy
Long
Ways and Means
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Cattle Drive Ends in Pagosa Springs Colorado
Pagosa Springs welcomes 600 cattle and cowboys finishing a 160 mile drive from Bluewater New Mexico amid a free barbecue and western dances. Residents expect about 2500 guests as Indians from nearby reservations join a 4 H square dance before the Charolais cattle spend summer on Colorado meadows.
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Abilene
Dodge City
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Great Western Land and Cattle Co
New Mexico
Eldon Gibson
Yesteryear
Jicarilla Apache
Ute
Great Western
Subic Bay Inquiry Finds Suspected Negligence in Melbourne Collision
Two junior lieutenants in charge of the destroyer Frank E. Evang are suspected of negligence in the collision with the Australian carrier Melbourne that sank 74 sailors. Lt. Ronald C. Ramsey and Lt. James R. Hopson face questions at a board hearing while Ramsey seeks a recess to review testimony. The board has no punitive powers and continues Monday with proceedings through the week.
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Philippines
U.S
Frank E. Evang
Melbourne
Ronald C. Ramsey
Long Beach
Calif
J.g
James R. Hopson
Kansas City
Kan
Ramsey
Hopson
Frederick F
Til- Hon
University of South Dakota Law School
Disabled Vet Dies in Gallup Fire
Raymond Spence, a disabled veteran from the Red Rock Chapter House area, burned to death in his home after a fast fire began around 1 a.m. It was not reported until 2:45 a.m. Damage is estimated at $5,000. Fire investigators suspect an electrical short.
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Raymond Spence
Red Rock
Princeton
Derizotis Advocates Medicaid Funding and Special Session
Derizotis argues Medicaid funds are sufficient but calls for a special session in Santa Fe to address welfare and Medicaid appropriations. He notes New Mexico lags in per capita income and contrasts with California and other states while criticizing prior tax and spending schemes.
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California
New Choogee
Pesanto
Santa . Fe
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