BritainMoves To Nationalize Shipyards In Parliament
The Labour government under Harold Wilson aims to nationalize Britain’s shipyards as Anthony Benn announces takeover plans in the House of Commons. The London stock market sinks to a 15 year low on the news. The Watergate probe has the testimony of Harold S. Nelson in its bribery case against John Connally Jr. Nelson, 56, pled guilty to conspiracy over corporate campaign gifts including a $1000 alleged bribe.
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London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Britain
Anthony Wedgwood Benn
Industry
House of Commons
Washington
Watergate
Treasury
John B. Connally Jr
Harold S. Nelson
San Antonio
Tex
Connally
Nixon
House
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
House Judiciary Committee
White House
House backs gold ownership bill moving to Nixon for signature
The House approved a bill to permit Americans to buy own and trade gold for the first time since prior restrictions. It now goes to President Nixon after a Senate amendment ensuring no current law conflicts with private gold ownership.
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Washington
UPI
House
Nixon
Treasury
William E. Simon
Senate
Greece to restore 1952 constitution without monarchy
Greece's new civilian government plans to revert to the 1952 constitution while not restoring King Constantine II. A decree detailing the restoration will be issued, and the monarchy will not be reestablished. the 1952 framework will apply without monarchist clauses.
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Athens
UPI
Greece
Constantine II
Constantine
Carrasco Seeks Use of All 13 Hostages in Escape Plan
Fred Gomez Carrasco press demands to employ all 13 hostages in any escape bid at the Texas State Penitentiary. Negotiations by telephone from the besieged library continued as authorities consider transportation offers and the hostage situation enters its ninth day.
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Huntsville
Tex
UPI
Fred Gomez Carrasco
Carrasco
Ron Taylor
Taylor
Texas State Penitentiary
U.S
American Correctional Association
Nixon Aides Voicing Pessimism Over Impeachment
White House aides privately warn that impeachment prospects grow due to shifting House sentiment and televised hearings. President Nixon resumed listening to Watergate tapes as aides prepare reports and postpone a morning briefing with economic advisers.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Gerald L. Warren
Warren
White House
Nixon Tapes Gap Shown in Watergate Disclosure
White House lawyers disclosed a more than five minute gap on a Watergate tape after a court fight to keep tapes secret. James D. St. Clair asked the court to withhold another 48 minutes of presidential conversations from prosecutors citing executive privilege.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Nixon
James D. St. Clair
U.S. District Court
Navy orders Grumman stop stock market use of loan funds
The Navy told Grumman Aerospace Corp to halt using government loan money for stock market investments. Critics say the Navy lent up to 100 million at bargain rates around 9 1/8 percent and the firm then invested the funds at market rates about 12 percent for short periods to cover emergency bills and payrolls.
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Washington
UPI
Navy
Grumman Aerospace Corp
Grumman
Weather and Births and Deaths for Norwalk and Willard Area
Weather shows a cloudy period with a small chance of showers and thundershowers. Temperatures reach the mid 80s with low humidity later. Births note three newborns in Norwalk and Willard areas. A 73 year old woman from New London is listed in deaths.
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Thomas Shheidler
Norwalk
Good Samaritan
Edward Weirs
Willard
Willard Area
Richard van Wagner
Dorothy Fetterman
New London
Congress Passes Compromise Busing Bill in House Vote
The 25 billion four year education bill cleared the House 323 to 83 and Senate 81 to 15 after a two month busing dispute. The measure limits court ordered busing and allows ending desegregation orders if schools stay integrated, with White House decision pending.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Nixon
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Doctor shoots intruder who turns out to be girl
Dr Ralph M Cooke fired a shotgun when three shadows entered his office two miles north of town. He learned the wounded intruder was the girl he knew and she died an hour later in hospital. The incident followed prior break ins and left Cooke shaken after four decades of medical work.
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Ralph M. Cooke
Here
Cooke
Ohio Law Sparks Households Insurance Controversy
Huron County Health Commissioner Dr. George F. Linn asks the state insurance commissioner to investigate escalating professional liability premiums. Linn notes his Malpractice insurance neared 11 500 this year, with a prior history of one year paying 14 5 hundred and shifting to Lloyds of London in 73. He reports his salary increased by 11 500 to cover costs and awaits the promised inquiry.
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Huron County
George F. Linn
Linn
Huron County Board of Health
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ralph Walcher
Walcher
Dr. Linn
Francis F. Silver
Cuyahoga County
Lloyds of London
Firemen in Huron County consider forming association
Norwalk Fire Chief Elmer McGuckin sponsors a meeting at the North Fairfield American Legion Hall to discuss creating a county firemen's association. The move would open access to state and federal funds for storm warning gear, training, and better interdepartmental cooperation.
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Huron County
Norwalk
Elmer
McGuckin
American Legion Hall
North Fairfield
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Columbus
George E. Mastics
Fairview Park
Ohio
Joseph Tierney
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N.J
Tierney
State
Gene Guruch
Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau
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